School-age Child (Noun)
Meaning
A young person attending school (up through senior high school).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The school-age child walked to school with her backpack full of books and supplies.
- Parents of school-age children often worry about their kids' safety and well-being while they are at school.
- The new policy aims to provide healthier lunch options for school-age children in the district.
- The after-school program is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for school-age children until their parents get home from work.
- Research has shown that school-age children who participate in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically.