2. $10,000 less per year than a high school
graduate
three times as likely to be out of work as
someone with at least a college degree
more likely to be teen parents, more likely
to commit crime, more likely to rely on
public assistance, and more likely to lead
shattered lives
3. high pupil-teacher ratios
student grade retention
poor student teacher interactions
negative attitudes about school
minimal involvement in extracurricular
activities
low motivation to achieve
minimal school engagement
4. not interested in class
unmotivated to do their work
teachers not caring about students and their
graduation
teachers who don’t seem excited about the
material they present
student’s opinions not respected by teachers
school personnel value other students more
limited participation in school if students
don’t have a high GPA
parents often fail to support their children
5. poor academic performance
low socioeconomic status
children who display behavioral problems
students do not understand the link between
high school preparation, college preparation,
and earning potential
6. committed and caring teachers
teachers need to understand students’
behavior, believe in their ability to succeed,
and accept them “as is”
hiring highly qualified teachers
reducing class sizes giving more attention to
individualized instruction
increasing teacher support
allowing students additional time with
teachers
7. Parent involvement
miniconference nights for parent-teacher
contact
providing childcare at the school
8. closing a failing school
one-on-one support
government involvement
9.
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