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The American Education System
1. The American Education System
An Overview of the Educational System in the U.S.A.2. In America…
•In America…• Over 85% of the adult population have completed high
school
• Over 27% have received a bachelor’s degree or higher.
3. Public Schools
•Public SchoolsFunded by the US Government
• Every child gets free education
at a public school
• Systems of curriculum, and
grading are decided at a local
level, not nationally.
• Public school buses are
provided by government
funding to help students get to
school.
4. But there is also Private Education!
•But there is also Private Education!• Boarding Schools:
Eat, sleep, and study at the school
• Tuition-based, usually expensive
• Scholarships available
• Private Schools:
Tuition-based, usually expensive
• Can have academic specialties or be religious based
• Can provide a higher level of education than a public school
• Home School:
Taught at home but still have to follow
• mandated curriculum
5. Pre-School
•Pre-School• Ages 0-4
• Not mandatory
• Tuition-based
6. Kindergarten
•Kindergarten• Ages 5-6
• First year of school that
is mandatory for all
children living in the US.
7. Elementary School/ Primary School
•Elementary School/ Primary School• Grades 1-5
• 1st year of primary school
is technically 2nd year of
education but we call it
1st grade.
• School schedules are set
for students.
8. Junior High/ Middle School
•Junior High/ Middle School• Grades 6-8
• Students start to pick
elective classes.
• Some schools have
sports teams, bands,
and theater.
9. Secondary School/ High School
•Secondary School/ High SchoolAcademic Structure
• Grades 9-12
• 9th: Freshmen
• 10th: Sophomore
• 11th: Junior
• 12th: Senior
• Students have some choice in
classes
• At large schools classes are
separated according to the level
of the students.
• Every 12th grade student must
pass the “Exit Exam”, a
standardized test to graduate.
10. Secondary School/ High School
•Secondary School/ High SchoolExtracurricularActivities
• Elective courses are offered
and students can be
selected/ voted in for the
student government and
yearbook.
• Most students participate in
after school activities:
• Sports teams
• Music (School Band)
• Theater
• Dance
11. Graduation!
•Graduation!Traditions
• Students wear cap and
gowns
• The “valedictorian”, the
highest-ranking academic
student usually gives a
speech.
• Diplomas are distributed
12. Applying to Colleges (universities)
•Applying to Colleges (universities)University is the same thing as College in the US!
• Students must take the SAT,
or ACT which are
standardized tests
• G.P.A. (grade point average)
shows performance from
school.
• Students usually apply in the
Fall of their 12th grade and
find out if they are accepted
in March.
13. Undergraduate Education
•Undergraduate EducationTypes of Degrees
• Associates Degree
• 2 years long
• Can focus in a specific trade
but many used it as a stepping
tool to get into a good
university
• Bachelors Degree
• 4 years long
• Has a specialty
14. Graduate School
•Graduate SchoolTypes of Degrees
• Masters Degree
• 2- 3 years typically
• MBA (Masters of Business
Administration)
• 3 years typically
• Doctorate Degree
• 3-6 years
15. Paying for University
•Paying for University$$$$
• Grants
• From the school or government and
are need-based
• Scholarships
• From the college, an organization, or
an individual
• Usually given for excellence in a
specific area
• Loans
• Provided by the bank
• Students have to pay it back
afterwards!
16. And Afterwards…
•And Afterwards…• Students are prepared for to enter a
profession!