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continuation school

American  

noun

  1. a school providing extension courses for people who have left school in the elementary grades to go to work.


Etymology

Origin of continuation school

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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My mom graduated from a continuation school, so it’s really big that I’m able to get here today and have their support as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

It has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, a continuation school and an online school, as well as preschool and adult education.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022

There is an elementary school and a continuation school but no high school.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2022

Verité documentary looks at three at-risk teens coached by their principal toward high school diplomas at a Mojave Desert continuation school.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2016

It will be a technical continuation school for adults.

From The Women of Tomorrow by Hard, William