Significant Risk Factors for School Dropout
(Taken from a recent study done by the National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University)
Individual Domain:
Individual Background Domain
___Has a learning disability or emotional disturbance
Early Adults Responsibilities
___High number of work hours
___Parenthood
Social Attitudes, Values and Behavior
___High-risk peer group
___High-risk social behavior
___Highly socially active outside of school
School Performance
___Low achievement
___Retention/over-age for grade
School Engagement
___Poor attendance
___Low educational expectations
___Lack of effort
___Low commitment to school
___No extracurricular participation
School Behavior
___Misbehavior
___Early aggression
Family Domain:
Family Background Characteristics
___Low socioeconomic status
___High family mobility
___Low education level of parents
___Large number of siblings
___Not living with both natural parents
___Family disruption
Family Engagement
___Low educational expectations
___Sibling has dropped out
___Low contact with school
___Lack of conversations about school