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High school vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Credit | What a student earns for completing/passing a class. Students receive 1 credit for a course that lasts all year, 1/2 for a semester long class. I need a good credit to pass high school. |
| Course | Another word for class I am taking 7 courses. |
| Diploma | Certificate that represents completion of a program of study. I need a diploma to get a job. |
| Elective | A course that is not required but can be chosen by students if they are interested in that class. I have 3 elective courses. |
| Graduation requirements | Standards that must be met in order to receive a diploma. Every student has graduation requirements. |
| Advanced placement classes | Accelerated and more challenging classes. I have one advanced class. |
| Freshmen | 9th grade year- How you are classified in high school He is a freshman. |
| Sophomore | 10th grade year He is a sophomore. |
| Junior | 11th grade year He is a junior. |
| Senior | 12th grade year He is a senior. |
| Prerequisite | A course that is required before another course can be taken. I have to go to finish my prerequisite to go to my other course. |
| Smart core | Arkansas's college and career ready curriculum for high school students. I have to take smart core. |
| GPA | Grading system that represents that averages your grades to determine how well your perform in all your classes. Everyone has a GPA. |
| Transcript | Complete representation of a students academic record Everyone has a transcript. |