USA Education System
Eileen Schwab
School Systems
● Elementary School: kindergarten-5th Grade
● Middle School/ Junior High: 6th-8th Grade
● High School: 9th-12th Grade
○ Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
● Preschool is available for students with disabilities
starting at age 3
● Every state's education system is set up differently
● Kindergarten is required varying by state
State Standards
● The Common Core, also known as State Standards, tells
schools and teachers what should be taught/learned in
each grade and subject.
● Subjects covered:
○ Mathematics
○ Reading and Language Arts
○ Science
○ Social Studies
○ Arts
○ Health and Physical Education
Grading System in Middle and High School
● Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA): both measure
academic achievement
● Grades A-F
Special Education
● Students with disabilities start receiving services at 3
years old and last until age 21-24 (depending on state)
● Students go to the same schools as their non-disabled
peers.
● Have separate classrooms, but are in inclusion classes.
● Post-Secondary programs are required by districts
● Students receive all supports free of charge
○ Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Behavioral therapies.
Fun Facts
● High schools have more variety of courses to choose from,
to meet students interests and career goals
● There are a variety of levels of courses: Honors, AP and
IB
● Kids that come from lower income households get free
breakfast and lunch at school
● You only need a Bachelors degree to be a teacher