Quiz 1 (9.5.24) Flashcards
A group of educators decided that American education would consist of 8 yrs in elementary and 4yrs of secondary at what meeting?
The Committee of Ten (1892)
Define junior high
The “Capstone” of elementary education
What level of education is considered to be formative?
Elementary
Is junior high more or less formative than elementary?
less
What grade levels are included with junior high?
7 and 8
What is the bridge from formative (elementary) education to specific (high school) education?
Junior High
What levels of education are general?
What levels are specific?
Elementary/Junior High
Senior High
How many credits are required in Junior High?
Credits are not earned at the junior high level; earning credits typically begins in 9th grade
List some methods of remediation.
Help Class
Reteach
Tutoring
Summer School
Repeating Grade/Subject
Special Education
T/F: Tutoring should only be given by certified professionals.
False: Tutoring may be done by employing upperclassmen honor students.
Who is responsible for the success of students?
The Administrator
Being an administrator is not…
…sitting in your office waiting for problems to happen.
What is one of the main goals of senior high?
College prepararation
Define College Preparatory
Any course of study that aims to prepare for any vocation to which God may call them
What grades are included in Senior High?
9th-12th
What are some potential problems when adding AP courses?
There are no AP courses available that are taught from a Christian perspective, so you risk introducing humanistic and progressive philosophies into the classroom.
What are some ways Secondary differs from Primary?
-Academic environment
-Classroom appearance
-Teacher influence
-Physical setting
-Extracurricular activities
How does the academic environment differ from Elementary to Secondary?
-Teachers communicate issues with students directly vs. addressing issues through parents.
-Students more personally responsible for academics and behavior
How does the classroom appearance differ from Elementary to Secondary?
Decor, desks, etc.
How does teacher influence differ from elementary to secondary?
-balance of male and female teachers (try for 2:3 / 3:2 ratio)
-Male teachers provide good examples of masculinity for young men who may not be getting that influence from home
What are the five core subjects and how often are they taught?
Bible (every semester)
English (every semester)
Math (most semesters)
History (most semesters)
Science (most semesters)
How does the physical setting differ from Elementary to Secondary?
-Best to not have senior high sharing lunchrooms and bathrooms with kindergarten
-Different classrooms/buildings when possible
-Lockers
How do extracurricular activities differ from Elementary to Secondary?
-Music, sports, etc.
-Organizations/Classes/Clubs
-Class offices (president, secretary, etc.) for each grade
How do Clubs differ from core classes?
More student-oriented/student-led
