Educational stageEducational stages are subdivisions of formal learning, typically covering early childhood education, primary education, secondary education and tertiary education. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognizes nine levels of education in its International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) system (from Level 0 (pre-primary education) through Level 8 (doctoral)). UNESCO's International Bureau of Education maintains a database of country-specific education systems and their stages.
College admissions in the United StatesCollege admissions in the United States refers to the process of applying for entrance to institutions of higher education for undergraduate study at one of the nation's colleges or universities. For those who intend to attend college immediately after high school, the college search usually begins in the eleventh grade with most activity taking place during the twelfth grade.
Enseignement secondaire aux États-UnisLenseignement secondaire aux États-Unis regroupe généralement les grades (années scolaires) partant de 6 (11-12 ans) jusqu'au grade 12 (17-18 ans). Il se compose des middle schools (grades 6—8) et high schools (grades 9—12). Dans le système éducatif des États-Unis, il se situe entre la elementary school ou grade school (enseignement primaire) et l'enseignement universitaire (université ou college).
Magnet schoolIn the U.S. education system, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. Normally a student will attend an elementary school, and this also determines the middle school and high school they attend, unless they move. "Magnet" refers to how magnet schools accept students from multiple different schools in the area, pulling students out of the normal progression of schools. Attending them is voluntary. There are magnet schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Libéralisme contemporain aux États-UnisLe 'libéralisme américain moderne, ou simplement le libéralisme américain', est une philosophie politique qui vise à obtenir la plus grande liberté individuelle possible. Elle s'appuie sur la conviction que les individus cherchent le bonheur de multiples façons et qu'ils ont le droit de rechercher ce bonheur du moment qu'ils n'empiètent pas sur la liberté des autres. Les tenants de cette philosophie souhaitent que le gouvernement garantisse à tous la possibilité de choisir leur mode de vie en assurant l'existence de droits positifs (systèmes de santé et d'éducation publics) et de droits passifs (liberté d'expression).
Grade inflationGrade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the awarding of higher grades than students deserve, which yields a higher average grade given to students. The term is also used to describe the tendency to award progressively higher academic grades for work that would have received lower grades in the past. However, higher average grades in themselves do not prove grade inflation. For this to be grade inflation, it is necessary to demonstrate that the quality of work does not deserve the high grade.
Senior (education)The term senior, in regard to education, has different meanings depending on the country. In the United States education, a senior is a student in the fourth year of study, either in high school or college/university. The twelfth grade is the fourth and final year of a student's high school education. The year and the student are both referred to as senior. The fourth year of an undergraduate program is known as senior year, and 4th year students are known as seniors. Bachelor's degree programs are designed to be completed in four years.
Tenth gradeTenth grade (also 10th Grade or Grade 10) is the tenth year of formal or compulsory education. It is typically the first year of high school. In many parts of the world, students in tenth grade are usually 15 or 16 years of age. For most Australian states, Year 10 is the fourth year of a student's high school education. However, in the Northern Territory, it is the first year of senior school, which occurs after high school. While in contrast, in most South Australian public schools, it is the third year of high school.
Common CoreThe Common Core State Standards Initiative, also known as simply Common Core, is an educational initiative from 2010 that details what K–12 students throughout the United States should know in English language arts and mathematics at the conclusion of each school grade. The initiative is sponsored by the National Governors Association and Council of Chief State School Officers. The initiative also seeks to establish consistent educational standards across the states as well as ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter credit-bearing courses at two- or four-year college programs or to enter the workforce.
Eleventh gradeEleventh grade (also known as 11th Grade, Grade 11 or Junior year) is the eleventh year of formal or compulsory education. It is typically the third year of high school (and is the final year in some countries). Students in eleventh grade are usually 16-17 years of age. In Australia, Year 11 is the twelfth year of education and fifth year of high school education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged around fifteen, sixteen or seventeen.
