: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
Alternative education: Students who withdrew from high school before graduation can now enroll in a new program, the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education, to earn career education credentials while also completing a standard high school diploma.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
Halfway through the ceremony, his stoner friend from high school arrived in a canoe, stumbled ashore, and wobbled his way up the yard in full view of the guests.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
In high school, Bronny didn’t even make his all-league first team.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
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Lukas Michael, Westminster, senior Michael closed his standout high school career with a 3A state runner-up finish in the pole vault.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
Alternative education: Students who withdrew from high school before graduation can now enroll in a new program, the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education, to earn career education credentials while also completing a standard high school diploma.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
Halfway through the ceremony, his stoner friend from high school arrived in a canoe, stumbled ashore, and wobbled his way up the yard in full view of the guests.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
In high school, Bronny didn’t even make his all-league first team.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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