School Vocabulary and Expressions 1 Flashcards

A teacher tells the class, 'We have a substitute today.' What is a substitute in a school context?

Answer: A temporary teacher filling in for the regular teacher

A substitute (or substitute teacher) is a person who temporarily teaches a class when the regular teacher is absent. The word 'substitute' means a replacement.

A student receives a 'tardy slip' from the front office. What does 'tardy' mean in a school setting?

Answer: Arriving late to class

In schools, 'tardy' means arriving late. A tardy slip is an official document a student brings to class to explain why they arrived after the bell rang.

A school announcement says, 'Students on the honor roll will be recognized at Friday's assembly.' What is the honor roll?

Answer: A list of students who have earned high grades

The honor roll is a list recognizing students who have achieved a high grade point average during a grading period. It is a form of academic achievement award.

A form asks a student to write down their 'GPA.' What does GPA stand for in an American school?

Answer: Grade Point Average

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a number (usually on a 4.0 scale) that represents a student's overall academic performance across all their courses.

The principal announces, 'All incoming ninth-graders must attend orientation next week.' What is orientation?

Answer: An introductory program that helps new students learn about the school

Orientation is a program designed to help new students get familiar with their school — its rules, layout, staff, and resources — before or at the start of the school year.

A student's schedule lists an 'elective' during fifth period. What is an elective?

Answer: A class the student chooses based on personal interest

An elective is an optional course that students select based on their own interests or goals, as opposed to required core classes like math or English that everyone must take.