school entry
[skuːl ˈɛntri]
nounpl: school entries
entrada na escola
1. the act or process of a student beginning attendance at a school for the first time or at a new grade level
School entry in kindergarten is an important milestone for young children.
A entrada na escola no pré-escolar é um marco importante para crianças pequenas.
2. the right or permission granted to a student to attend a particular school
She received her school entry letter in July.
Ela recebeu sua carta de entrada na escola em julho.
3. the physical entrance or gateway to a school building
The school entry was decorated with flags for graduation day.
A entrada da escola foi decorada com bandeiras no dia da formatura.
In Brazil, 'entrada na escola' is particularly significant as the start of formal education, often coinciding with 'volta às aulas' (return to school) in January/February. School entry requirements and age thresholds vary by state and education level, and families often prepare extensively for this transition. In the USA, school entry is a major cultural event marked by shopping for supplies and clothing.
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