Secondary education in the United States

As part of education in the United States, secondary education usually covers grades 5, 6, or 7 through twelve.

Middle school (Grades 5/6/7 through 8)

Main article: Middle school

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"Middle school", "junior high school", and "intermediate school" are all interchangeable names for schools that begin in 6th or 7th grade and end in 8th, though they may sometimes include 9th grade as well. The term "junior high school" and the arrangement beginning with 7th grade are becoming less common.

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At this time, students begin to enroll in class schedules where they take classes from several teachers in a given day, unlike in elementary school where all classes are with the same teacher. The classes are usually a strict set of a science, math, English, social science courses, interspersed with a reading and/or technology class. Every year from kindergarten through ninth grade usually also includes a mandatory physical education or P.E. class. Student-chosen courses, known as electives, are generally limited to only one or two classes.

Related Topics:
Science - Math - English - Social science - Reading - Technology - Physical education - Elective

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