I'm an international student and sometimes get confused with the names you guys use to refer to different high school years. Can someone please list the names that correspond to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades?
Sure, I'd be happy to help clarify this for you! In the United States, high school typically includes grades 9 through 12, and each grade corresponds to a specific year in the following way:
- 9th grade: This is referred to as Freshman year.
- 10th grade: This is called Sophomore year.
- 11th grade: This is your Junior year.
- 12th grade: And finally, this is your Senior year.
Hopefully this clears up any confusion! It can take some getting used to, but these terms are widely used in the US education system and are often used by colleges during the admissions process too. It's always good to familiarize yourself with them.
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