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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > school transitions
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school transitions  

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  • The United States has a compulsory school system that includes kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12). During this time, the majority of students are required to make a school transition, which can be defined as changing schools in order to matriculate to the next level of schooling. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Transitions, School]

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