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| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| diploma |
an official piece of paper stating that a student has earned a degree or finished a course of study. High schools, colleges, and universities give out diplomas. |
| freshman |
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university. |
| graduate |
a person who has finished studying at high school or college. A diploma is given to a graduate to show that all the necessary work has been done. [1/2 definitions] |
| junior |
of the class above sophomore and below senior in U.S. colleges and high schools; third year. [2/5 definitions] |
| junior high school |
a school between elementary school and high school; middle school. Junior high school usually includes grades seven, eight, and nine. |
| public school |
in the US, an elementary, middle, or high school that is free and supported by people's taxes. [1/2 definitions] |
| senior |
relating to a person or class in the final year of high school or college. [2/7 definitions] |
| sophomore |
a student in the second year of high school or college. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
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