Might sound a bit silly, but I'm kinda confused about the terms freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. What's the order of the high school years and what grades do these terms stand for?
Absolutely, happy to clarify this for you. High school years in the United States are typically categorized into four grades and have corresponding names:
1. Freshman - This is the first year of high school, also known as 9th grade.
2. Sophomore - This represents the second year or 10th grade.
3. Junior - This is the term used to denote the third year or 11th grade.
4. Senior - Finally, this is the fourth and final year of high school, also referred to as 12th grade.
These terms are widely used in the U.S. to denote the progression of students through their high school journey. Let me know if you have further inquiries!
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