Education in The United States of America.

I. Introduction.2
II. Historical background.3
III. Terminology.9
IV. General facts.9
IV.1. The boards of education.9
IV.2. Accreditation of schools.11
V. Preschool.12
V.1. Compulsory Education.13
VI. Elementary school (Kindergarten through Grade 5/6).14
VII. Middle school (Grades 6/7 through 8).15
VIII. High school (Grades 9 through 12).15
VIII.1. Basic curricular structure.16
VIII.2. Grade Structure.16
VIII.3. Grade Names.17
VIII.4. College Admissions.17
VIII.5. Extracurricular Work.17
VIII.6. Testing.18
VIII.6.1. Standardized Testing.18
VIII.6.3. Subject-Specific Tests.19
VIII.6.4. AP exams.20
VII.6.5. Additional options for gifted students.20
VIII.6.6. The SATs and the ACT.21
IX. College or University.29
IX.1. Terminology.30
IX.2. The origin of America's usage.31
IX.3. Selective admissions.33
IX.4. The Bachelor’s Degree.33
IX.5. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.34
IX.6. Cost.36
IX.7. The status ladder.37
IX. A few more facts.39