| flunk |
to give a failing grade to, or prohibit from continuing in a course or school because of such failure. [1/3 definitions] |
| flunk out |
(informal) to be dismissed from a school because of failing grades. |
| free school |
a school that is an alternative to the traditional public and private schools, with a flexible approach to teaching. |
| freshman |
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university. [1/4 definitions] |
| gam |
a school or group of whales. |
| gold star |
a small gold star used as a symbol or recognition of excellence, esp. a stamp or sticker affixed to a young child's school papers. [1/2 definitions] |
| grad |
(informal) someone who has graduated from a school; graduate. |
| grade |
a division made by age to group school children for instruction, or the children who belong to such a division. [1/9 definitions] |
| grader |
a student in a certain grade at school (usu. used in combination). [1/3 definitions] |
| grade school |
see "elementary school." |
| graduate |
to be given a degree or diploma upon completing studies at a school, college, or university. [1/6 definitions] |
| graduation |
the conferring or receiving of a degree or diploma for the completion of study at a school, college, or university. [1/4 definitions] |
| grammar school |
see "elementary school." [2 definitions] |
| gymnasium |
in countries such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, a secondary school for students who wish to prepare for university. [1/3 definitions] |
| headmaster |
a man who is principal of an elementary or secondary school, esp. a private school for boys. |
| headmistress |
a woman who is principal of an elementary or secondary school, esp. a private school for girls. |
| high school |
a school consisting of grades nine or ten through twelve or, formerly, grades seven through twelve. |
| home economics |
a high school or college course that teaches this. [1/2 definitions] |
| homeroom |
a school classroom where students meet at the beginning of the school day for attendance and announcements. |
| homework |
schoolwork that is assigned to be done at home rather than at school. |
| honor society |
a high-school or college organization for which students outstanding in academics are selected. |