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'''Education in Cartadania''' is mandatory for children between ages 5/6 and 17/18 depending on when in the year they were born. It governs the sectors of early childhood education (anteprimaria) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and tertiary or higher education (universities and vocational education). Early childhood education is provided for all children between one and five years old, after which school attendance is compulsory. The school year in Cartadania varies from state to state, but typically runs from mid–late January to early/mid–December. As Cartadania is in the southern hemisphere, the Winter holiday runs from | '''Education in Cartadania''' is mandatory for children between ages 5/6 and 17/18 depending on when in the year they were born. It governs the sectors of early childhood education (anteprimaria) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and tertiary or higher education (universities and vocational education). Early childhood education is provided for all children between one and five years old, after which school attendance is compulsory. The school year in Cartadania varies from state to state, but typically runs from mid–late January to early/mid–December. As Cartadania is primarily in the southern hemisphere, the "Winter" holiday runs from early/mid May to early/mid-August, also separating the school year into two semesters, while the "Summer" holiday, which includes Christmas, runs from early/mid December to early/mid January February and marks the end of the academic year, though the country experiences neither a true Summer nor Winter. | ||
The schooling system varies throughout Cartadania because each state (Estado) decides its own educational policies, though with a general basis in the federal framework. Most children, however, first attend Primaria (primary or elementary school) for five to six years from the age of 5/6 to 10/11. Cartadania's secondary education is separated into two parts, intermediate and high. Intermediate-secondary education in Cartadania is meant to teach individuals basic general education and gets them ready to enter upper-secondary education, or high school. It is often referred to as "middle" or "junior high" school. In the high school level, Cartadanians can pursue various types of diplomas that are geared towards various fields and training. For example, a student will study general education for their first two years but have the opportunity to select a specialization for career path into vocational training. | The schooling system varies throughout Cartadania because each state (Estado) decides its own educational policies, though with a general basis in the federal framework. Most children, however, first attend Primaria (primary or elementary school) for five to six years from the age of 5/6 to 10/11. Cartadania's secondary education is separated into two parts, intermediate and high. Intermediate-secondary education in Cartadania is meant to teach individuals basic general education and gets them ready to enter upper-secondary education, or high school. It is often referred to as "middle" or "junior high" school. In the high school level, Cartadanians can pursue various types of diplomas that are geared towards various fields and training. For example, a student will study general education for their first two years but have the opportunity to select a specialization for career path into vocational training. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Cartadania Public School breakdown.svg|thumb|right|The traditional flow of public schools in Cartadania.]] | [[File:Cartadania Public School breakdown.svg|thumb|right|The traditional flow of public schools in Cartadania.]] | ||
In Cartadania, education is the responsibility of the states (Estados) and part of their constitutional sovereignty. Teachers are licensed and, in some states, conditionally employed by the Department of Education for the state, while in others they are employed by the school district or school itself. Some states even have laws that grant a teacher a job for life after a certain period. This practice varies within states and many are currently changing their procedures and requirements. In most cases, 9 out of 10 | In Cartadania, education is the responsibility of the states (Estados) and part of their constitutional sovereignty. Teachers are licensed and, in some states, conditionally employed by the Department of Education for the state, while in others they are employed by the school district or school itself. Some states even have laws that grant a teacher a job for life after a certain period. This practice varies within states and many are currently changing their procedures and requirements. In most cases, 9 out of 10 teachers will hold a master's degree, as this is the requirement in all but three states. On the district level, a parents' council may be elected to voice the parents' views to the school's administration, but these are not present in all states. Some states also have a student form, such as in Alexandria, Triessa, and Verona, where each class elects one or two class presidents; if two are elected usually one is male and the other female, who meet several times a year as the students' council and may voice opinions to their school administration. This leads to progressive education and strong inclusion of students in the path of their academic careers. | ||
A common occurence throughout Cartadania is where a team of school presidents is also elected by the pupils each year, whose main purpose is organizing school parties, sports tournaments (e.g., non-varsity association football), and the like for their fellow students. The responsibility for the school building itself in public settings, including sports facilities and other buildings contained within the campus, falls to the school district, or in the case of states where school districts are not separate legal systems but instead arms of the local government or statewide (i.e., [[Acara]], [[ | A common occurence throughout Cartadania is where a team of school presidents is also elected by the pupils each year, whose main purpose is organizing school parties, sports tournaments (e.g., non-varsity association football), and the like for their fellow students. The responsibility for the school building itself in public settings, including sports facilities and other buildings contained within the campus, falls to the school district, or in the case of states where school districts are not separate legal systems but instead arms of the local government or statewide (i.e., [[Acara]], [[Cascália]], [[Lipora]], and [[São Ricardo]]), the city/county or state, respectively, is responsible. School systems employ the janitorial and secretarial staff for the schools, as well as principals and other administration. Teachers in more populous states tend to be hired by the district and be assigned to or select a school to teach at (provided there is a need or opening), while in less populated states (e.g., Cascália), they may be hired by the state and allocated to several districts in their area, where the district may choose them based on a number of qualifications and needs. The faculty is organised into academic departments that operate more or less independently of one another. | ||
Classes in Cartadania tend to be on the smaller side, even in heavily populated areas, seldom exceeding twenty students per classroom. This is based around a philosophy that schools should provide as close to a one-on-one experience as possible, which is further reinforced by some states' elimination of alphabetic or numerical grading systems (e.g., Verona in 2002 with VISA) in favor of teacher reviews for early years. | Classes in Cartadania tend to be on the smaller side, even in heavily populated areas, seldom exceeding twenty students per classroom. This is based around a philosophy that schools should provide as close to a one-on-one experience as possible, which is further reinforced by some states' elimination of alphabetic or numerical grading systems (e.g., Verona in 2002 with VISA) in favor of teacher reviews for early years. | ||
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{{wp|Homeschooling}} is – between elementary school to 18 years – illegal in Cartadania. The illegality has to do with the prioritization of children's rights over the rights of parents: children have the right to the company of other children and adults who are not their parents, also parents cannot opt their kids out of sexual education classes because the state considers a child's right to information to be more important than a parent's desire to withhold it. | {{wp|Homeschooling}} is – between elementary school to 18 years – illegal in Cartadania. The illegality has to do with the prioritization of children's rights over the rights of parents: children have the right to the company of other children and adults who are not their parents, also parents cannot opt their kids out of sexual education classes because the state considers a child's right to information to be more important than a parent's desire to withhold it. | ||
That said, virtual schooling is allowed in a few cases as long as the instruction is at least equal to that of the in-person school for primary and intermediate students. This is typically cases of illness or other documented condition where the student needs to be physically separated from the building. In cases where virtual schooling is not available (in small, rural districts), federal law requires inspections of the home | That said, virtual schooling is allowed in a few cases as long as the instruction is at least equal to that of the in-person school for primary and intermediate students. This is typically cases of illness or other documented condition where the student needs to be physically separated from the building. In cases where virtual schooling is not available (in small, rural districts), federal law requires inspections of the home to ensure adequate progression. These inspections are performed by the local district public school or a third part inspector. | ||
== Primary education == | == Primary education == | ||
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The grading system uses the grades A, B, C, and D as passing grades and F as failing. B and D work as filling grades, for when a student has not reached all objectives for C or A but has reached most of them. If the student cannot be graded, e.g. due to extensive truancy, the student will receive a dash instead of an F, though a dash is not considered a grade. If a student is on the verge of receiving an F in a certain subject or course, the teacher responsible for that subject will notify the student and the student's parents. If a student is given an F, they will receive a written review of how to improve themselves. Grade failure is rare, but it does happen and can result in voluntary or mandatory repeat year. | The grading system uses the grades A, B, C, and D as passing grades and F as failing. B and D work as filling grades, for when a student has not reached all objectives for C or A but has reached most of them. If the student cannot be graded, e.g. due to extensive truancy, the student will receive a dash instead of an F, though a dash is not considered a grade. If a student is on the verge of receiving an F in a certain subject or course, the teacher responsible for that subject will notify the student and the student's parents. If a student is given an F, they will receive a written review of how to improve themselves. Grade failure is rare, but it does happen and can result in voluntary or mandatory repeat year. | ||
Learning a foreign language is compulsory throughout Cartadania in secondary schools and Pelaxian is one of the more popular choices, especially with its proximity to Cartadanian (90% lexical similarity). Students at certain high schools are required to learn [[Caphiric Latin|Latin]] as their first foreign language and choose a second foreign language. The list of available foreign languages as well as the hours of compulsory foreign language lessons differ from state to state, but the more common choices besides Pelaxian and Latin are [[Ænglish]], [[Burgoignesc]], [[Kiravic Coscivian|Coscivian]], and [[ | Learning a foreign language is compulsory throughout Cartadania in secondary schools and Pelaxian is one of the more popular choices, especially with its proximity to Cartadanian (90% lexical similarity). Students at certain high schools are required to learn [[Caphiric Latin|Latin]] as their first foreign language and choose a second foreign language. The list of available foreign languages as well as the hours of compulsory foreign language lessons differ from state to state, but the more common choices besides Pelaxian and Latin are [[Ænglish]], [[Burgoignesc]], [[Kiravic Coscivian|Coscivian]], and [[Daxia|Daxian]]. Many schools also offer voluntary study groups for the purpose of learning other languages. At which stage students begin learning a foreign language differs from state to state and is tailored to the cultural and socio-economical dynamics of each state. In some states, foreign language education starts in primary school. For example, in [[Tanoa]] which border the Caphirian province of [[Turiana]], Latin starts in the third year of elementary school. Verona starts with English, Pelaxian, or Latin in the first year but can start as early as APAS1. | ||
== School year == | == School year == | ||