Zimbabwe's Newest High School Students Start Class Monday.
A large group of students in Zimbabwe will head to class on Monday. They just finished a set of important tests and are moving up to a higher level of school.
The students are starting what is called "Lower Sixth" or "A-Level." It is a two-year program that follows a four-year program called "O-Level."
The government wants the students to get back to school fast. It does not want them to have too much time off. Officials worry that young people might get into trouble if they are not busy. They think more school is the answer.
The students will not have to pay full price for school this term. They get a discount because they are starting late. The government says the schools must use a special math formula. It will make sure the students are charged a fair amount.
Schools are not allowed to hold back test scores. They cannot refuse to give out scores even if students owe money. That is against the law. The government said schools have to work out money issues with parents, not kids.
Some schools might be tempted to keep scores if kids have not paid. But leaders say that is wrong. They want people to report any schools that do this.
Going back to class will be a big change for these students. They worked hard to pass their O-Level tests, and now they are taking the next step in their education. The government wants to make that step as smooth as possible. It believes school is the best place for teenagers to be.
A large group of students in Zimbabwe will head to class on Monday. They just finished a set of important tests and are moving up to a higher level of school.
The students are starting what is called "Lower Sixth" or "A-Level." It is a two-year program that follows a four-year program called "O-Level."
The government wants the students to get back to school fast. It does not want them to have too much time off. Officials worry that young people might get into trouble if they are not busy. They think more school is the answer.
The students will not have to pay full price for school this term. They get a discount because they are starting late. The government says the schools must use a special math formula. It will make sure the students are charged a fair amount.
Schools are not allowed to hold back test scores. They cannot refuse to give out scores even if students owe money. That is against the law. The government said schools have to work out money issues with parents, not kids.
Some schools might be tempted to keep scores if kids have not paid. But leaders say that is wrong. They want people to report any schools that do this.
Going back to class will be a big change for these students. They worked hard to pass their O-Level tests, and now they are taking the next step in their education. The government wants to make that step as smooth as possible. It believes school is the best place for teenagers to be.
