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| − | A '''Semester''' is half of a school year. The first semester begins in mid-August and ends in late December, while the second semester begins in early January and ends in early June. Students are given a grade on their transcript for each semester. | + | A '''Semester''' is half of a [[school year]]. The first semester begins in mid-August and ends in late December, while the second semester begins in early January and ends in early June. Students are given a grade on their transcript for each semester. |
Although most courses last for the whole year, some, notably English elective courses, only last for a semester. Of the year-long courses, a few, like AP Physics C and AP Computer Science A, teach materially different content between the two semesters, but this is not common. | Although most courses last for the whole year, some, notably English elective courses, only last for a semester. Of the year-long courses, a few, like AP Physics C and AP Computer Science A, teach materially different content between the two semesters, but this is not common. | ||
[[Senioritis]] is a common affliction of Seniors during the second semester and is characterized by a lack of motivation to continue with one's studies. | [[Senioritis]] is a common affliction of Seniors during the second semester and is characterized by a lack of motivation to continue with one's studies. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 4 September 2024
A Semester is half of a school year. The first semester begins in mid-August and ends in late December, while the second semester begins in early January and ends in early June. Students are given a grade on their transcript for each semester.
Although most courses last for the whole year, some, notably English elective courses, only last for a semester. Of the year-long courses, a few, like AP Physics C and AP Computer Science A, teach materially different content between the two semesters, but this is not common.
Senioritis is a common affliction of Seniors during the second semester and is characterized by a lack of motivation to continue with one's studies.