Vocab List 词汇表
Homeroom
班主任课
A short daily period where announcements are made and attendance is taken — usually 10–15 minutes at the start of the day
Locker
储物柜
A small metal cabinet in the hallway where you keep your books and belongings — you get a combination lock and your own number
Hall pass
通行证
A note or card that allows you to be in the hallway during class — without one, a teacher or administrator may stop you
Elective
选修课
A class you choose to take (not required) — art, music, photography, drama, coding, or anything the school offers
GPA
平均绩点
Grade Point Average — the number (usually 0–4.0) that summarizes your academic performance across all classes
Tardy
迟到
Being late to class — tracked officially, can trigger parent contact or detention after repeated occurrences
Orientation
新生说明会
An event before school starts to help new students learn the building, meet teachers, and find their classes
Study hall
自习课
A free period in your schedule where you can do homework or study — usually supervised in a classroom or library
Pep rally
动员大会
A school assembly to build excitement before a big game — loud, energetic, confusing at first, unforgettable by the end of the year
Extracurricular
课外活动
Activities outside of regular classes — sports, clubs, music, drama, student government — the fastest way to make real friends