7th grader

Twelve or thirteen

A 7th grader is a student in the seventh year of American primary and secondary education, typically twelve or thirteen years old.

The term identifies someone by their school grade rather than age: My daughter is a 7th grader this year.

Seventh grade marks the beginning of middle school in most U.S. districts.

adolescence

puberty

Sexual development stage

braces · awkwardness · self-discovery · identity · insecurity · self-esteem · crushes · rebellion · transition · development

social

friendships

Voluntary affectionate relationships

drama · popularity · gossip · texting · sleepovers · exclusion · frenemies · hangouts

academics

homework

Student assignments for outside class

quiz · assignment · curriculum · essay · project · notebook · examination · lesson · mathematics · science

school-life

locker

Secured storage compartment

backpack · principal · hallway · detention · homeroom · extracurriculars · band · chorus

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educational stage

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Final-year high schooler

kindergartener · senior · preschooler · 1st grader · college student

life stage/age

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Mature person, legally responsible

senior citizen · toddler · infant · newborn · baby

school experience level

7th gradersenior

Higher in rank

upperclassman · freshman

Family

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