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American Higher education system

American High School Education System Chosheva Victoria

The main tasks: To show the features of foreign education systems on the example of the United States. To show the features of foreign education systems on the example of the United States. To point out the advantages of the separate elementary-middle-high school system and the ability to choose courses depending on the demands and preferences of the student. To point out the advantages of the separate elementary-middle-high school system and the ability to choose courses depending on the demands and preferences of the student. To share personal experience of studying in American high school. To share personal experience of studying in American high school.

Methods of exploration: Study the theoretical background. Apply acquired practical experience for confirming the hypothesis

Stages of the exploration: General information on the program of the cultural exchange FLEX General information on American high school Features of high school education (10-12 grade) Features of national structure of the school (multiculturalism) Students knowledge estimation system After school activities in the USA Conclusion Conclusion

General information on the FLEX program: FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) cultural exchange program was first started back in 1992 at the support of the US government. The program is designed for children from the former Soviet Union countries. Each student, selected by the special board, has an opportunity to study in the US for a period of one school year, while staying with an American host family. Program allows student to get a better understanding of the American culture and to share the traditions and the history of his country. FLEX – is an opportunity to find friends abroad, to expand an outlook, to establish important contacts.

Features of high school education (grades 10-12): High school is the most important time for American students. It is high school, where the personality of the student is completely formed. Each teenager has a right to chose those subjects, that will be necessary for entering the college or any other institution of higher education. High school gives a certain minimum level of knowledge on basic subjects, such as mathematics, literature, science, foreign language and history. This minimum is required for each student. There is also a number of subjects, that students may chose according to their needs and preferences. School day consists of certain classes, which are the same all year long, as well as the after school activities

Features of national structure of the school (multiculturalism) American school is multinational. Here you can find students of various national backgrounds: native Americans, African- Americans, Spanish, Indians, Koreans and Gypsies, people who come from Ireland and Scotland.

Students knowledge estimation system Students knowledge is estimated as a percentage, and grades are divided into five groups, each marked with a letter: Students knowledge is estimated as a percentage, and grades are divided into five groups, each marked with a letter: «А» - 100 - 90% (grade «5») «В» - 90 – 80% (grade«4») «С» - 80 – 70% (grade «3») «D» - 70 – 60% (grade «3») «F» - 60 – 0% (failed)

Conclusion The school education system in the USA assists reaching a decent level of knowledge and intellect, leads to a better understanding of studying as a process of accumulating different knowledge and skills.