Definition of «scholastic»

The term "Scholastic" refers to something related to education, learning or academic pursuits. It can be used in a variety of contexts such as describing materials produced by Scholastic Corporation - an American publishing company that produces educational materials for schools and families, or referring to scholastic achievements or awards given to students who have excelled academically. The term is derived from the Latin word "scholarly" which means related to scholarship or learning.

Usage examples

  1. Scholastic achievements: John received numerous accolades for his scholastic achievements, including being the valedictorian of his graduating class.
  2. Scholastic aptitude test: The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized exam commonly used for college admissions in the United States.
  3. Scholastic competition: Emily competed in a scholastic competition and won first place in the math category.
  4. Scholastic publications: The school's literary club publishes a scholastic magazine featuring students' creative writing and artwork.
  5. Scholastic discipline: The teacher praised Sarah for her scholastic discipline, as she always completed her homework on time and actively participated in class discussions.

Sentences with «scholastic»

  • Instead of relying solely on national tests, as was the case in 1991 — 92, the Israeli system is beginning to implement school - based review and internal monitoring of scholastic achievement in a project that includes about 60 schools. (ascd.org)
  • Curated by Scholastic Book Club editors, this list aims to help families discover new books to add to their home libraries, as well as showcase what kids will want in books when reading for fun. (oomscholasticblog.com)
  • As President of Scholastic Book Fairs, Alan leads a team of 3,800 passionate book experts who partner with schools to host in - school reading events to spotlight the importance of independent reading while helping students build their reading skills. (scholastic.com)
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