Youth in America

Ages 12 to 18Independence and “Freedom”

Fun

Teens• 13 (thirteen) until 18 (eighteen)

years old• Friends• Independence

Middle School

• Ages 12 to 14• Separate school• Hair style, clothes• Awkward

Rebellion

• New music• Cell phones• Hanging out– At the mall–With friends

Sleepovers• Sleep at your friend’s

house• Girls only• Boys only• Candy, movies,

videogames

High School

• Ages 14-18• Separate school• Grades– Freshman– Sophomore– Junior– Senior

After school Activities

• Play sport •Music•Start a band

•Theatre•Act in a play

Driving• Driver’s License at 16• Independence• $$$, get a job

“Drinking”• Illegal to drink under 21• Some do drink, most don’t• Basement vs. Bar

Friday Night Lights

• American Football• Friday night• Community event

DeForest High School

• 1000 pupils• Class from

8:20 Am until 3:30 PM

• Each class is 45 minutes

After school

• School ends at 3:30• Student clubs:

science, art, mock trial

• Hang out• Eat dinner at 5:30