High School Education Terminology

Education Terminology

• High school is a secondary education institution where students, referred to as pupils, typically attend from ages 14 to 18.
• A pupil is synonymous with a student, representing an individual enrolled in an educational establishment.
• Prep school, or preparatory school, caters to younger students aged 7-13, often focusing on providing a strong foundational education in preparation for high school.

School Facilities and Subjects

• Campus refers to the physical grounds and buildings of a school or university where educational activities take place.
• Important subjects in high school include:
  • Geography: the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
  • Music: the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm.
  • Drama: a form of literature intended for performance, encompassing scriptwriting and acting.
  • Science: a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
  • Art: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically producible as visual arts.
  • Cookery: also known as culinary arts, involves the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
  • Computing: the study or practice of utilizing computer technology and systems for various purposes.
  • Dancing: the art of movement, often rhythmical and to music, representing a form of expression.

School Environment

• Classroom: a designated space where instruction occurs and students engage in learning activities.
• Library: a resource center containing a collection of books, periodicals, and other materials for study and research.
• Dining hall: a communal area within a school where students eat meals together.
• Cafeteria: a type of dining establishment within schools where food is served and students can select from various options.

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