You can arrange an appointment at your child s school by simply calling or going to the school. This is followed by junior high school, or middle school, which usually includes grades 7 and 8 or grades 6 through 8. High school covers grades 9 through 12. The school year generally begins in September and ends in June. To alleviate overcrowding, some school districts have initiated a yearlong program in which classes are held for periods of 45,60 or 90 days, with each period of classes followed by a long vacation break.
Private schools are common in the United States.
Because they receive no financial support from the government, tuition and fees can be very expensive. Private schools are listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book and in directories available from libraries. Parents are expected to participate in the affairs of their child s school. Parent-teacher conferences held several times a year offer parents an opportunity to meet privately with teachers to discuss their child s progress. Finally, volunteering at your child s school to help in the classroom or with after-school activities is a good way to become involved in your child s school and to meet people in the area.