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Learn – Serve – AchieveService-Learning As a Tool for Dropout Prevention in California SchoolsPart One The Dropout Epidemic in California Approximately 1/3 of California high school students do not graduate. Dropouts will spend more time unemployed, on government assistance, or cycling in and out of prison. Dropouts will contribute about $60,000 less in taxes over a lifetime. California loses about $46 billion a year (jail, government assistance, increase in crime). Jack OConnell, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Implementing programs to ensure regular attendance and high school graduation of our highest-risk students is one of the most daunting challenges we face in public education.” CDE News Release, February 11, 2008 Why Students Drop OutThe Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts There is no single reason why students drop out of high school. Respondents report different reasons: A lack of connection to the school environment A perception that school is boring Feeling unmotivated Academic challenges The weight of real world events Why Students Drop OutThe Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts 47% said a major reason for dropping out was that classes were not interesting Bored and disengaged from high school Spent time with people not interested in school Evident among students who are motivated to work hard and have high GPAs. Why Students Drop OutThe Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts 69% not motivated or inspired to work hard 80% did one hour or less of homework each day 2/3 would work harder if expectations were higher 70% believe they could graduate if they tried harder Why Students Drop OutThe Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts Personal Reasons Cited: 32% needed to get a job to earn money 26% became a parent 22% had to care for a family member Why Students Drop OutThe Silent Epidemic