10th grader

Second-year student

A 10th grader is a student in the tenth year of formal schooling in the American system, typically fifteen or sixteen years old.

Also called a sophomore in high school: My daughter is a 10th grader this year.

The term parallels other grade-level compounds: 9th grader, 11th grader, and so on.

academics

homework

Student assignments for outside class

  • examsFormal academic tests
  • GPACumulative academic score
  • studyDeliberate learning effort

essays · assignments · quizzes · note-taking · textbooks · curriculum · AP classes · honors · electives · prerequisites

adolescence

puberty

Sexual development stage

  • growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
  • hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
  • acneInflamed skin condition

maturation · identity · self-discovery · coming-of-age · awkwardness · peer pressure · rebellion · angst · insecurity · self-esteem

social

friendship

Bond of mutual affection

texting · group chat · popularity · drama · bullying · parties · hangouts · sleepovers · lunch table · best friend

school-life

sophomore

Second-year pupil

hallway · cafeteria · pep rally · school bus · extracurricular · clubs · sports teams · band · drama · yearbook

Opposites
grade level position

10th graderkindergartener

Early elementary pupil

12th grader · preschooler · senior · kindergartner · 1st grader

educational stage

10th gradergraduate student

Advanced degree candidate

PhD candidate · retiree · adult learner · professional · college student

Family

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