America is one of the largest continents in the world and it has developed rapidly into the foremost advanced countries, and has become one of the greatest super powers of the world. America firmly believes that educating people is one of the greatest influences of all times and it adds massively to the development of a country.
Every country and state has its own education system and compulsory years of education, which are commonly twelve throughout the world. Even in the same states, variations are common in all schools. This can be due to the quality of teaching, change of course, and qualification of teachers present in the school. American schools have tended to reflect the educational values and financial capabilities of the communities in the location.
Early Education
Early education can be branched into different types e.g. Day Care, Kindergarten and elementary school. Day Care is the education given by baby sitters and care takers while mothers need to attend to their jobs and meet the needs of family. This is one of the most basic forms of education where children are made familiar to colors, numbers and alphabets etc.
Kindergarten, where as is the training of children to spell or read words and learn basic math like addition or multiplication. This is for children who are almost six years of age and can easily talk. Further progressing to elementary school trains children to write paragraphs, solve a bit more complicated word problems and learn basic science.
Junior High School
Once passed through fifth grade children advance to sixth grade known commonly in America as junior high school including the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. This is basically a prep for higher classes where complex science and math is taught. Languages are also introduced in this such as French or Spanish.
High school
High schools in United States consist of field trips, tougher study, conceptual exams and what not. But all this also consists of co curricular activities to enhance the personality of students and boost their confidence. This is where students become aware of their interests and goals and prompt themselves for professional studies in the future.
Aptitude Tests
After graduating high school, students are required to take aptitude tests in order to judge their capabilities and assess their personalities so they can apply for admission in their desired colleges. These aptitude tests can be for Law, Engineering or Medical colleges etc. They are commonly known as SAT’s, LSAT’s (for law) etc.
Professional Education
High school graduates can further acquire professional education through colleges and universities. By enrolling for graduate programs, they are awarded with professional degrees which can help them land better jobs in better places. Professional education is not possible for all students due to expensive tuition. Professional Education can be at Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Level.
Cost of Education in United States
Unlike some countries, America provides free education to everyone till high school so that no one can be alienated from the basic concepts and knowledge. All high school expenses covered, but College and Universities charge excessive tuition fee that most families can’t afford. This is why enrollment rate of individuals in college is far less than high school. Passionate students work double shifts in order to fulfill their requirements and pay off their student loans.
Scholarships
Academic and need based scholarships are provided to the most intellectual and hardworking students. These scholarships help some of the brightest students to achieve their goals and join the workforce someday for the development of the country.
Literacy rate in United States
Despite all efforts and hardships, the country cannot meet to provide education to each and every individual. According to a recent study by U.S Department, nearly 32 million people in the United States cannot read; that makes almost 14 percent of the population. This is an alarming situation for America and this issue should be brought into focus immediately.
Individual Responsibility
Individual responsibility has a vital role in the American system. This value is taught to children from a very young age. For example, beginning from kindergarten, each year students are given a handbook that outlines the details of the school’s policies and procedures, and the consequences for violating them.
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