North American Ed system ( was GSCE's)

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US school system--

Preschool-- nurseries-ect-- optional-- private intitutions or 
governmnt funded,

Elementary school- private, or public
 Kindergaten-- much is learned here now- a days-- beginning math/ 
reading- writing.
First Grade
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Some sortof comencment ceramony
Middle or Junior High School
7th     students have more than one teacher and walk from class to 
class.
8th   electives also taken-Forien laugage, art, drama, wood shop, ect.
 6 classes taken
Some sort of comencement ceramony

High School-- usually 6 classes taken except If you have work 
experience or Rop in your senior or junior year. Again electives are 
also taken.
9th--- Freshmen
10th--- Sophomre
11th--- Junior---- take SAT's--- test that helps you get admited 
into "college"--- term used for both 4-year Universities or Community 
colleges.
12th---- Senior

high School graduation-- big Ceramony- much clebrations and youget a 
diploma.
Then 4 choices.....
1) Attend 4-year University
2) Attend Community College
3) Get a Job
4) Do nothing and live off of Parents


hope this helps

Spi