An employee may take up to 12 workweeks of family/medical leave in a 12-month period. He/she may take all 12 weeks at once, or may take leave in shorter increments of hours, days or weeks. An employee may take up to 26 weeks per 12-month period to care for an ill or injured service member under the FMLA.
Quick Answer. Children in the fifth grade in the United States are generally 10 to 11 years old. Fifth graders commonly perform research projects that test their writing skills, read literature of various genres, study physical science and basic chemistry, do more complex math problems with fractions and focus on American history.
Pre-school with two levels of one year: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. 1  Itâs attended by children between the ages of four and five. This is the only level where attendance is not compulsory. 2  Primary or Elementary School: This level lasts for six years, and it is for kids between six and 12 years old. Secondary School: For children between 12 and 15 years old. Ends after three years with a school-leaving certificate. High school: Lasts three years, and is for students between 15 and 18 years old.