I.Going to School in America Today American children go to school from kindergarten to the 12th grade,they attend classes for an average of five hours a day. The goal of education-to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their individual and general public welfare. 00 SCHOOL BUS I. Going to School in America Today • American children go to school from kindergarten to the 12th grade, they attend classes for an average of five hours a day. • The goal of education – to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their individual and general public welfare