Kindergarten

In elementary school, a child begins to learn not only how to interact with others, as was the case in kindergarten, but also becomes involved in various subjects, among them: physical education, visual arts, music, natural science, mathematics, oral and written English, geography, and social studies. It usually takes six to seven years to complete elementary school, and subjects are divided into different stages of study. American students study all core subjects with one teacher, who also acts as a class teacher (a system reminiscent of Russia’s). The only exceptions are physical education, music, and fine arts.

A separate branch of school education can be called private educational institutions. Here the program, load, internal rules and many other things can vary somewhat. As a rule, private schools focus on specific subjects that parents believe their children will find more useful. However, educating a child in a private school is expensive, so nine out of ten young Americans are educated in public institutions. Usually students finish elementary school at the age of 11 or 12.

From a young age Americans are taught to recognize themselves as citizens. Children sing the national anthem before attending public school, study history, and attend exhibitions and field trips about the traditions and culture of their homeland.