normal school

American  

noun

1. (formerly) a school offering a two-year course and certification to high school graduates preparing to be teachers, especially elementary-school teachers.

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Normal School British  

noun

1. (in France, and formerly England, the US, and Canada) a school or institution for training teachers

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Etymology

Origin of normal school

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

She admitted she found it difficult to adjust back to normal school life when the rules were lifted.

From BBC

On Monday 3 February, as pupils across Sheffield prepared for a normal school day, Harvey's killer searched online for a prayer to keep him safe and tucked a hunting knife into his coat pocket.

From BBC

In every area, childminders play a crucial role in plugging gaps in care, especially outside of normal school hours, but this data shows that they are, on average, £55 a week more than holiday clubs.

From BBC

As one slide at a meeting for parents said: “We feel confident about allowing a return to normal school operations, giving discretion to site administrators to pivot should conditions change.”

From Los Angeles Times

“These assemblies have ended up creating a disruption to normal school activities and has also left many students feeling unsafe and unwelcome.”

From Los Angeles Times