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    • « warning signs | Home | After-school success began with Mrs. B. (and Everybody Benefits) »

    warning signs

    By mpulliam | October 18, 2008

    After research and reading, I have complied the following list of warning signs that could lead students to drop out of high school. By no means is this list comprehensive, but more general…

    - No strong role model, lack of emphasis on importance of education, low socioeconomic status, older friends who have dropped out, pregnant, drug use, having to work to support family, sick family member, experiencing various kinds of abuse, homeless, no money for supplies or clothes, uninterested in their future (college, career etc), moved from school to school, no friends at school, lack of connection with teachers or counselors, not engaged in any extracurricular activities such as sports or clubs.

    Topics: Drop Out Rate, Uncategorized |

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