High School Dropouts By: Adrienne Rodgers

The Problem...Each year, approximately 1.2 million students fail to graduate from high

school

Why Do High School Students Dropout?

- Boredom

- Academic Problems

- Financial Issues

- Unmotivated

- Social Issues

- Parenthood

what is the best Solution?

Possible Solutions...- Mentoring and Internship opportunities

-Government Assistance for families who need help paying for educational purposes- More Baby-friendly facilities in High Schools

- Change the Law- Have a Challenge Day

Mentoring and Internships

Pro: helps students show how school work relates to the real

world.

Con: Students have to go through a long process.

Government Assistance

Pro: relieve stress and may become financially stable

Con: more taxes imposed on u.s citizens

Baby-friendly facilities in High Schools

Pro: provide a support system and helps teenage parents stay in school

Con: Costly

Change the Law

Pro: The dropout rates would

decrease

Con: There will always be rebels

Challenge Day

Pro: form bonds with fellow classmates and get to know one another

Con: Expensive

Best Possible Solution?

Change the Law so that you can’t drop out of High School. You must graduate and earn a

Diploma.