Board 8 > The term "grade school" has never made sense to me.

Topic List
Page List: 1
Mac Arrowny
10/01/11 12:33:00 PM
#1:


I mean, school has grades up to 12, so why is elementary school specifically referred to as grade school? Blargh.

--
All the stars in the sky are waiting for you.
... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperAngelo128
10/01/11 12:35:00 PM
#2:


did high school years used to not be numbered?

--
Want to listen to more video game music every day?
Check out the VGMusicoftheDay Youtube Channel sometime!
... Copied to Clipboard!
SHINE GET 64
10/01/11 12:36:00 PM
#3:


when I say 'grade school' I am refering to K-12

--
http://i.imgur.com/A63VR.gif
http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/CaptainRockman.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
10/01/11 12:36:00 PM
#4:


8th grade -> freshman in high school -> sophomore -> junior -> senior

--
~C~ Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
_Zea_
10/01/11 12:36:00 PM
#5:


mac did you get fired from LWB for using the term "grade school" incorrectly

--
(1)Jesus Christ (Bible) - 14 (16)GANON1025 (Board 8-) - 10 Never forget.
http://i.imgur.com/WsqHv.png http://i.imgur.com/UYAap.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Bombadil
10/01/11 12:37:00 PM
#6:


when I say 'grade school' I am refering to K-12

I was unaware "grade school" had any other meaning

--
~Tommeri Uranius Bombaldi the Fourth, esq.
(aka not Krakenprophet)
... Copied to Clipboard!
RevolverSaro
10/01/11 12:38:00 PM
#7:


I think its because back in the day, primary school was k-8. 9-12 were considered secondary school

--
"Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant.
"Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1