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High School Vocab
Term | Definition |
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credit | What a student earns for completing/passing a class. If I don't turn in an assignment then I won't get credit in that class. |
Course | Another word for class. My friend was asking me to join the same course as her. |
Diploma | Certificate that represents completion of a program of study. One thing we are all working for in High School is to get our Diploma. |
Elective | A course that is not required but can be chosen by students if they are interested in the class. My brother tells me to choose culinary as one of my electives. |
Graduation Requirements | Standards that must be met in order to receive a diploma. Some graduation requirements are to pass my main classes. |
Advanced Placement Classes | Accelerated and more challenging classes. If I get in more advanced placement classes in the beginning of my years then as a Senior I will have more free periods. |
Freshman | 9th grade year Next year I will be a freshman. |
Sophomore | 10th grade year My cousin will be a sophomore next year. |
Junior | 11th grade year My brother is a Junior. |
Senior | 12th grade The senior year will be the last year in high school. |
Prerequisite | A course that is required before another course can be taken. I will try my best to pass my prerequisite classes. |
Smart Core | Arkansas's college and career ready curriculum for high school students. When living in Arkansas I have to meet the smart core. |
GPA | Grading system that represents that averages your grades to determine how well you performed in all your classes. My GPA determines what colleges I could get into. |