An Alternate Path: The Experience of High-Potential Individuals Who Left School

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Ritchotte ◽  
Amy K. Graefe
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Social Influences ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
High Potential ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
High School Diploma ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Out Of School

Dropping out of school represents the culmination of a process that begins long before a student enters high school. It is estimated that a quarter of students with high potential leave school without a high school diploma; however, research on how high-potential students uniquely experience dropping out of school is in its beginning stages. This study sought to acquire a rich understanding of how 14 gifted individuals who did not complete high school interpreted this experience and the meaning they attributed to it. Six major themes emerged from the data: (a) significant external circumstances, (b) need for support, (c) social influences, (d) outlets, (e) an alternate path, and (f) reflecting on the path. This exploratory study enhances our understanding of why gifted students choose to leave school and supports the validity of alternate paths to success.

scholarly journals School dropout among female learners in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Prince Mokoena ◽  
Adrian D. van Breda
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
High School Dropout ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Secondary Schooling ◽  
Out Of School

South Africa, like many countries, has high numbers of learners who do not complete secondary schooling. This reduces these young people’s chances of finding work or of earning a better salary. It is thus important to understand the factors that contribute to high school dropout. In the study reported on here we investigated the factors that caused a number of female learners to drop out and return to high school in a rural community in Mpumalanga. The learners provided 3 reasons for dropping out of school: pregnancy, illness and immigration. The analysis of these factors suggests 3 underlying themes that influence the ability of children to remain in school, viz. health, policies and structures, and poverty. The implications of these and recommendations to address them are discussed. The authors argue that greater interdepartmental efforts are required to support vulnerable girls to remain in school.

scholarly journals Height, Weight, and Education Achievement in Rural Peru

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. S251-S260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago Cueto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Outcomes ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Education Achievement ◽  
Out Of School

The education system in Peru and many other developing countries faces several challenges, including improving education achievement and increasing education enrollment in high school. It is clear from several indicators that rural students have lower education outcomes than do urban students. In this study we used cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis to determine the relationship between height-for-age z-scores (HAZ), weight-for-age z-scores (WAZ), body-mass index (BMI), and education outcomes. The sample was composed of students from 20 elementary public schools in two rural zones in Peru. The descriptive results show that there was no association between any of the anthropometric variables and achievement (mathematics and reading comprehension) or advancing to high school without repeating a grade. However, BMI was associated with dropping out of school: children with higher BMI in 1998 were more likely to be out of school by 2001. The hierarchical multivariate analysis also showed no relationship between anthropometry and achievement at the individual level, but students with relatively higher HAZ in 1998 were more likely to be drop-outs by 2001. These results contradict prior findings that showed a positive association between anthropometric variables (especially HAZ) and education achievement. The results might be explained by the fact that the study was carried out at very poor sites, at altitudes between 3,000 and 3,500 meters above sea level. The scarce studies about development in high altitudes suggest that the patterns for height and weight for children and adolescents are different than at sea level. Another possible explanation has to do with the fact that in the contexts studied, children who are perceived as relatively heavier (BMI) or taller (HAZ) might be expected to be out of school and start working (in fact, this was the primary reason given by children for dropping out of school).

A Study of Homework Time of a High School Sample

1991 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winston J. Hagborg
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Adjustment ◽  
Educational Expectations ◽  
School Attitudes ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Students ◽  
Personal Adjustment ◽  
Zero Time ◽  
Out Of School

The amount of time high school students spend on homework is predictive of achievement, grades, and even dropping out of school. This study, based on a sample of 95 high school students, identified a group who spent zero time on homework and other students for comparison on measures of school performance and personal adjustment. The zero-time homework students were more often male, older, presented less favorable school attitudes, lower grades, more frequent discipline and conduct problems, less satisfactory close friendships, and a more external locus of control (Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire). The groups did not differ, however, on socioeconomic status, history of repeating grades, educational expectations, and 7 of 9 scales of a measure of self-esteem (Self-perception Profile for Adolescents). It is concluded that the time a student spends on homework, at the low end, is a useful indication of the student's school adjustment, but not necessarily related to the student's out-of-school personal adjustment.

scholarly journals Pushed Out for Missing School: The Role of Social Disparities and School Truancy in Dropping Out

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Rebeca Mireles-Rios ◽  
Victor M. Rios ◽  
Augustina Reyes
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Students ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Discipline Policies ◽  
School Truancy ◽  
Out Of School

Research: The goal of this study is to understand the experiences of Black and Latino former high school students who dropped out, or were pushed out, of a large urban school district in Southern California. Specifically, this paper examines the barriers students faced that contributed to them leaving high school and their journey afterward. Thirty-nine former high school students who “dropped out”, or were pushed out of school, 61.5% males (n = 24) and 38.5% females (n = 15), were interviewed. Findings: The findings indicate the use of punitive truancy control for dealing with health and psychological needs of students, transportation issues, personnel–student relationships, and standardized testing. Examining the experiences of students who have been pushed out of school can help educators and policy makers address some of the inequities within schools. Results: We argue that pushout prevention can be developed by changing truancy and other discipline policies in schools. Implications from this study help us understand how we can better support students before they are pushed out.

Consequences of Dropping Out of School: Findings From High School and Beyond

1992 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward J. McCaul ◽  
Gordon A. Donaldson ◽  
Theodore Coladarci ◽  
William E. Davis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
High School And Beyond ◽  
Out Of School

scholarly journals Pengaruh Program Bos terhadap Keputusan Anak Putus Sekolah

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 680-697
Author(s):  
Pramudina Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
High School Dropout ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Binary Logit ◽  
Out Of School

This study aims to analyze the influence of the BOS Program on junior high school dropout decisions in Purworejo Regency and analyze individual, family and school characteristics of junior high school dropout decisions in Purworejo Regency. This type of research is quantitative. The population used in this study were all junior high school children in Purworejo Regency with 24,827 students graduating from junior high school and 30 students dropping out of school. Data analysis method used in this study is binary logit regression. The results in this study indicate that the BOS Program has no significant effect on the decision of school dropouts because BOS funds cannot cover all school operational costs so that many school fees are charged to parents and there are other factors that cause children's decision to drop out of school. Individual characteristics in the form of education and health perceptions significantly influence the decision of school dropouts. Family characteristics in the form of the number of siblings, siblings drop out of school, help parents, and academic support of parents significantly influence the decision of children dropping out of school. School characteristics such as problems with teachers, problems with friends, and distance do not have a significant effect, while school dropouts have a statistically significant effect on the decisions of dropouts. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Program BOS terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah tingkat SMP di Kabupaten Purworejo dan menganalisis karakteristik individu, keluarga dan sekolah terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah tingkat SMP di Kabupaten Purworejo. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh anak sekolah menengah pertama di Kabupaten Purworejo dengan anak yang lulus sekolah menengah pertama sejumlah 24.827 siswa dan anak putus sekolah sebanyak 30 siswa. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi binary logit. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Program BOS tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah karena dana BOS tidak dapat menutup semua biaya operasional sekolah sehingga banyak biaya sekolah yang dibebankan kepada orang tua siswa serta terdapatnya faktor lain yang menyebabkan keputusan anak untuk putus sekolah. Karakteristik individu berupa persepsi pendidikan dan kesehatan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah. Karakteristik keluarga berupa jumlah saudara, saudara kandung putus sekolah, membantu orang tua, dan dukungan akademik orang tua berpengaruh signifkan terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah. Karakteristik sekolah berupa masalah dengan guru, masalah dengan teman, dan jarak tidak berpengaruh signifikan, sedangkan teman putus sekolah berpengaruh signifikan secara statistik terhadap keputusan anak putus sekolah.

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