UK meaning=US meaning
Secondary school=High school
Year 7=Grade 6 (Age 12-13)
Year 9=Grade 8 (Age: 13-14)
Year 10=Grade 9 (Age: 14-15)
Year 11=Grade 10 (Age: 15-16)
GCSE=Not sure what the equivalent is in the USA but GCSE are just exams you take for all the subjects you do. You take some in year 10 and the majority in year 11. Most people take 7-9 GCSE's. English, Maths and Science are compulsory.
1st year in 6 form=Grade 11
(Year 12)2nd year in 6 form=Grade 12
(Year 13)5 GCSE's at C+=High school diploma
Form room=Home room
Form tutor=Home room teacher
Planner=A book that includes your time table and where you record homework etc
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Hating Everything
Teen FictionTaylor hates her town. She hates her school. She hates her uniform. She hates her house. She hates her parents. She hates her neighbour's cats. She hates her hair. She hates her eyes. The list could go on forever. Basically she hates everything. Unt...