Transitions into High School
Dropout Risk Factors and Exemplary Programs: A Technical report
Source: National Dropout Prevention Center Date: 2007

http://www.cisnet.org/member/library/resources/downloads/Dropout_Risk_
Factors_and_Exemplary_Programs_FINAL_5-16-07.pdf
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This report presents the findings of a study conducted by Communities in Schools (CIS) and the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) which sought out the risk factors or conditions that significantly increase the likelihood of students dropping out of school.

The report also highlights exemplary, evidence-based programs that address the identified risk factors and conditions that contribute to students dropping out of school. The research, which analyzed 21 studies published between 1974 and 2002, identified 25 significant risk factors across eight categories: (1) individual background characteristics; (2) early adult responsibilities; (3) social attitudes, values, & behavior, (4) school performance; (5) school engagement; (6) school behavior; (7) family background characteristics; and (8) family engagement/commitment to education. Practitioners, once identifying relevant risk factors, could adopt one of the example programs or develop their own programs using components and strategies incorporated in these best practices.

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Background and Context
Students are most at risk of dropping out during their first year of high school.  Initiatives like ninth grade academies, smaller learning communities, advisory systems, and individual learning plans can serve to personalize a student’s transition into high school and better equip them to face the new challenges that arise during that time.