compulsory – required by law or a rule
voluntary – done, given, or acting of one's own free will
comprehensive – complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects
State-funded, or maintained, school – a school that is funded and operated by the government
County school – a school that is funded and operated by the local county government
Aptitude – a natural ability to do something well
Curriculum – the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
Religious denomination – a group within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity
Practical slant – a focus or approach that emphasizes practical application or usefulness
Term – a fixed or limited period of time, such as a school term or semester