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What's the Deal with Grade Names?

I've been hearing that in other countries I would be called a 'Junior.' Is this right? Pretty clueless here, can anyone tell me what an 11th grader is called in the U.S.?

a year ago

Sure, happy to help clarify! In the U.S education system, each year of high school is typically associated with a different title. If you're an 11th grader, you would be known as a "Junior". Just to give you the full picture, a 9th grader is called a "Freshman", a 10th grader is a "Sophomore", an 11th grader is a "Junior", and a 12th grader is a "Senior". These terms are used quite frequently in conversations about high school and college, especially when discussing grade-specific responsibilities or events.

a year ago

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