High school seniors at their graduation ceremony
Public School FAQs Read the following questions and answers about education in the United States. Pay special attention to 1.3 the words in bold.
Are you interested in American education? Are you confused about some things? Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs): Q: Is education for children in the United States free? A: Yes, it is. It’s free in public schools through high school. Q: Are all children in public schools? A: N o, they aren’t. Eighty-eight percent of children are in public schools. Nine percent are in private schools. Private schools aren’t free. Q: What about the other 3 percent? A: 3 percent are homeschooled. The parents are the children’s teachers. Q: How many months a year are students in school? A: They’re in school for 10 months a year. Q: What’s a freshman? A: A freshman is a student in the first year of high school or college. A sophomore is a student in the second year. A junior is a student in the third year. A senior is a student in the fourth year. Q: How many years are students in school? A: Most students are in school for 12 years. It depends on the state. Q: Are rules different from state to state? A: Yes, they are.
he chart shows the different possibilities for a 12-year education T in the United States.
8 years elementary school 4 years high school 6 years elementary school 2 years middle school 4 years high school 5 years elementary school 3 years middle school 4 years high school
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