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High School Vocabulary
| Term | Definition | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Credit | What a student earns for completing/passing a class. Students receive 1 credit for a course that last all year, 1/2 credit for a semester long class. | I need credits to graduate high school. |
| Course | Another word for class. | Algebra is one of my courses. |
| Diploma | Certificate that represents completion of a program of study. | I received my high school diploma at graduation. |
| Elective | A course that is not required but can be chosen by students if they are interested in the class. | Art is one of my electives. |
| Graduation Requirements | Standards that must be met in order to receive a diploma. | I have many graduation requirements to complete. |
| Advanced Placement Classes | Accelerated and more challenging classes. | I take advanced placement classes to challenge myself. |
| Freshman | 9th grade year... how you are classified in high school. | I am a Freshman. |
| Sophomore | 10th grade year. | I am a Sophomore. |
| Junior | 11th grade year. | I am a Junior. |
| Senior | 12th grade year. | I am a Senior. |
| Prerequisite | A course that is required before another course can be taken. | I have a prerequisite before I graduate. |
| Smart Core | Arkansas´s college and career ready curriculum for high school students. | I am currently studying with Smart Core. |
| GPA | Grading system that represents that averages your grades to determine how well you preformed in all your classes. | I have an amazing GPA. |
| Transcript | Complete representation of a students´ academic record. (official grades) | My transcript shows all my hard work. |