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high schoolIn the U.S., any three- to six-year secondary school serving students about 14–18 years of age. Four-year schools are by far the most common; their grade levels are designated freshman (9th grade), sophomore (10th), junior (11th), and senior (12th). Comprehensive high schools offer both general academic courses and specialized commercial, trade, and technical subjects. Most U.S. high schools are tuition-free, supported by state funds. Private high schools are usually classed as either parochial or preparatory schools. high school 1. Brit another term for grammar school 2. US and NZ a secondary school from grade 7 to grade 12 3. Canadian a secondary school, the grades covered depending on the province How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My father's name was Walter Shirley, and he was a teacher in the Bolingbroke High School. I had gone through the grammar school long ago, so I entered the Oakland High School. Yes; but I mean high school, and lectures, and the university. |
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