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Dropout Prevention Overview

Dropout Prevention Overview. Zakiyyah El-Amin * Graduation Coach * Southern School of Energy and Sustainability* Communities In Schools. Introduction. Discuss what it means to dropout of high school and the consequences Discuss the current statistics

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Dropout Prevention Overview

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  1. Dropout Prevention Overview Zakiyyah El-Amin * Graduation Coach * Southern School of Energy and Sustainability* Communities In Schools

  2. Introduction • Discuss what it means to dropout of high school and the consequences • Discuss the current statistics • Discuss personal goals and school-wide goals • Discuss current DPS school interventions

  3. Possible Effects of Dropping Out • Unemployment: High percentages of young people who dropout are either not employed or are not even in the labor force • Lower income • Engagement in high-risk behaviors • Driver’s License: A driver’s license or a learner’s permit may not be issued to an individual less than 18 years of age who is considered a dropout.

  4. Who Makes the Money High school dropouts = $18,900 High school graduates = $25,900 College graduates = $45,400 Professional degrees = $99,300 Source: www.census.gov

  5. Bills, Bills, Bills Monthly living budget: Balance your budget based on the average salary a person who drops out of school that makes $1275 per month Rent: ________________ Entertainment:_______ Utilities: ______________ Clothes:_____________ Water: _______________ Emergency Cash:______ Renter’s Insurance: _____ Savings: _____________ Food: ________________ Cell Phone: ____________ Cable/Internet: _________ Car payment: __________ Car Insurance:__________

  6. Statistics Each year in Durham, over 400 children drop out of school http://youtu.be/NiWVap95HfI

  7. Rap and Hip Hop Stars Who Went to College Lil Wayne • Lil Wayne attended the University of Houston (UH) for part of 2005 until schedule conflicts forced him to drop out. However, the rap star didn't drop higher education entirely - he enrolled at Phoenix University to take online courses in psychology. Ludacris • From 1998-1999, Ludacris studied music management at Georgia State University (GSU). This education turned out to be invaluable when he co-founded Disturbing tha Peace Records with his manager. Rah Digga • Rah Digga, who's originally from Newark, studied electrical engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology

  8. Goal of Durham Public Schools The overall goal for all Durham Public Schools is to graduate all of their students within four years

  9. Available Options • 21 Credit General Diploma • Evening Academy • Durham Performing Learning Center (PLC)

  10. Graduation Coach Services • School Supplies and Book bags • Assemblies: Motivational Speakers • College Visits • Individual Counseling • Crisis Counseling

  11. Action Plan • What are some steps to remain to successful in school? • Who are the individuals you will talk to if you are thinking about dropping out of school? • What advice would you give to a friend who is thinking about dropping out of high school?

  12. Contact Information Ms. El-Amin (919) 560- 3968 Ext. 68272 zakiyyah@cisdurham.org Front Office: Room 3 I am here for you

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