Ninth Grade Course Enrollment and Dropping Out [electronic resource] / David A. Doss.
An informal study was conducted of the courses selected by ninth grade students who later dropped out of high school. Longitudinal data were available for high school students in the Austin (Texas) Independent School District, from 1978-79 to 1982-83. The courses selected by high-risk students in ni...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | An informal study was conducted of the courses selected by ninth grade students who later dropped out of high school. Longitudinal data were available for high school students in the Austin (Texas) Independent School District, from 1978-79 to 1982-83. The courses selected by high-risk students in ninth grade, including extracurricular activities such as band and sports, were examined for a relationship to dropping out. Discriminant analysis was used, classifying students according to grade point average, sex, ethnicity, and involvement in serious disciplinary incidents. Those with the greatest risk of dropping out were identified. Courses were divided into three categories: above average, average, or below average in holding power. Classes with above average holding power included Spanish, introductory algebra, world history, dance, photography, biology, drawing and painting, and varsity sports. Courses with below average holding power included drama, Spanish for native speakers, fundamentals of mathematics, field sports, and electronics. It was noted that high risk students enrolling for band remained at higher risk than those who participated in varsity sports. Due to the informal nature of this study, it is suggested that conclusions should be drawn cautiously. (GDC) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED273678. ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (67th, San Francisco, CA, April 16-20, 1986). Educational level discussed: Grade 9. Educational level discussed: High Schools. |
| Physical Description: | 11 p. |
| Audience: | Researchers. |