School Vocabulary and Expressions Practice Test 6 Flashcards

What does it mean when a student is put on the 'honor roll'?

Answer: The student achieved high academic grades

The honor roll is a list of students who have earned top grades during a grading period, recognizing academic excellence.

A 'prerequisite' for a course is:

Answer: A class or skill you must complete before enrolling in a higher-level course

A prerequisite is a condition — usually a prior course or demonstrated skill — that must be fulfilled before a student is allowed to register for a more advanced class.

When a teacher says an assignment is 'due,' they mean:

Answer: The assignment must be submitted by a specific deadline

'Due' refers to the deadline by which work must be handed in; a 'due date' is the last acceptable day for submission.

What is a 'dean' at a college or university?

Answer: An administrator who oversees a specific school, college, or area of student affairs

A dean is a senior academic or administrative official responsible for a faculty, college within a university, or a specific area such as student affairs or admissions.

The term 'elective' in a school schedule refers to:

Answer: A class chosen freely by the student based on interest, not required for graduation

An elective is a course that students select voluntarily to complement their required curriculum, allowing them to explore personal interests or specializations.

What does 'office hours' mean in an academic setting?

Answer: Scheduled times when a professor is available in their office to meet with students

Office hours are specific times set aside each week when an instructor is in their office and available for students to ask questions, discuss grades, or seek extra help.