When should you capitalize the word 'school'?

Rules For Capitalization Questions Medium



60 Short 80 Medium 38 Long Answer Questions Question Index

When should you capitalize the word 'school'?

The word 'school' should be capitalized in the following instances:

1. At the beginning of a sentence: "School starts at 8 am."
2. When referring to a specific school by its proper name: "I attended Harvard Law School."
3. When using the word as part of a title or heading: "Back to School Shopping Guide."
4. When referring to a specific school as a proper noun: "I graduated from Lincoln High School."
5. When using the word as part of a proper noun or a specific event: "I'm excited for the Springville Elementary School Science Fair."

However, it is important to note that the general rule for capitalizing 'school' is that it should be lowercase when used in a general sense or as a common noun: "I enjoy going to school every day."