Football games. Band practice.
Cramming for tests while still trying to get eight hours of sleep.
High school can be
overwhelming. On top of it all, there's also whole new set of lingo you have to
learn. There's the alphabet soup of AP, IB, and MLA. There's the tongue twister: extracurriculars.
But, don't worry: We've
got you covered. Whether you are an incoming freshman, a parent of a student, or
teacher or tutor trying to teach some life skills, here is a handy guide to
some essential words for a successful high school career.