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junior high school  

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  • Junior high schools became the early subdivision of secondary schools that included Grades 7 through 9. Based on the nature and needs of preadolescent students, the junior high school program was designed to give guidance and direction through integrated curriculum and elective prevocational exploratory courses. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent; Junior High School]

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