American School Life

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This is a short introduction I did for a Japanese EFL class about American school life. Clearly this does not encompass all possible aspects of American schooling as there is no real "typical" experience.

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My American School Life

My American School Life

The School YearThe School YearSeptember (1st) -June (5th?)

Summer VacationJuneJulyAugust

September (1st) -June (5th?)

Summer VacationJuneJulyAugust

School TimesSchool Times Middle School

8:00am – 3:00pm

Middle School

8:00am – 3:00pm

Going to SchoolGoing to School Most middle

school students go by bus.

High school students can drive their car.

Most middle school students go by bus.

High school students can drive their car.

Classes and Break TimeClasses and Break Time 7 classes 55 minutes

Break Time 4 minutes between

classes

Lunch Time 25 minutes

7 classes 55 minutes

Break Time 4 minutes between

classes

Lunch Time 25 minutes

Club Activities Club Activities 60% participate in some

sport Spring: baseball,

softball, track, tennis

Fall: soccer, volleyball, football, basketball

60% participate in some sport

Spring: baseball, softball, track, tennis

Fall: soccer, volleyball, football, basketball

Cleaning the SchoolCleaning the School Students do not

clean the school.

There are about 3 people at each school who clean everything.

Students do not clean the school.

There are about 3 people at each school who clean everything.

Sports Pep FestSports Pep Fest Cheer for our

sport teams! In the gym Dancing Band

Cheer for our sport teams!

In the gym Dancing Band

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