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high school vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Credit | What a student earns for completing/passing a class. Students receive 1 credit for a coarse that lasts all year, 1/2 credit for a semester long class. |
| Course | another word for class |
| Diploma | certificate that represents completion of a program of study. |
| Elective | a course that is not required but can be chosen by students if they are interested in the class. |
| Graduation Requirements | standards that must be met in order to receive a diploma. |
| Advanced Placement Classes | accelerated and more challenging classes. |
| Freshman | 9th grade year... how you are classified in high school . |
| Sophomore | 10th grade year. |
| Junior | 11th grade year. |
| Senior | 12th grade. |
| Prerequisite | a coarse that is required before another coarse can be taken. |
| Smart Core | Arkansas's college and career ready curriculum for high school students. |
| GPA | Grading system that represents that averages your grades to determine how well you performed in all your classes. |