High schools in the United States typically have four grades (9th through 12th) for students aged 14 to 18 years old. Students receive letter grades from A+ to F- in their classes, and must earn at least a C to pass most courses. The school day ends by 3:30 PM after a full day of classes, with a 30 minute lunch break. Schools have lockers for student use and summer vacation lasts around 3 months, with shorter breaks at Christmas and in the spring. American high schools promote school pride through activities like sporting events, spirit weeks, fight songs and homecoming traditions. Students often join clubs or associate with common cliques and social groups. Formal dances are held throughout the year, including
2. Ages 9th grade: Freshmen year 14-15 years old 10th grade: Sophomore year 15-16 years old 11th grade: Junior year 16-17 years old 12th grade; Senior year 17-18 years old
3. Grades (Marks) Ranging from an A+ to an F- As are the best grades given, and Fs are the worst. In high school, you must receive at least a C to pass most courses.
4. Lockers and time Class ends by 3:30 Classes go all day Wednesday 30 minute lunch break 3 month summer vacation 2-3 week break for Christmas
6. School Pride Fight songs Spirit week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsoK3Il8N1Y http://www.sherman.k12.or.us/The%20Husky%20Times--Homecoming%20Edition.pdf
