Is a system for scheduling junior high or high school days, usually by replacing the historical scheduling method six or seven 40-50 minute class periods with class periods that are longer in duration and meet fewer times during the week. For instance, a traditional block schedule class period may have

Allows high school the ability to enroll in college courses while they are in high school, and consequently receive credit for both.

An outline of the curriculum and specific topics that will be covered in a particular course. The syllabus is disseminated by the instructor before the course begins or during the initial course meeting.

Is a type of parent-teacher conference in which the student gives their parents updates on what they have been learning, what their goals are, and provides insights into what type of learner they are.

Is an assessment that is made up of four subject area test which if passed, signifies that the test taker has high school level academic skills.

An assessment that students must pass to pass a course, be promoted to the next grade level or receive a diploma.

Students who graduate from high school in fewer than four years.

A collection of services that are offered to people with disabilities which are created to help them develop the skills that one needs to obtain and hold on to a job.