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Question: My daughter is in high school and is losing interest in school. What can I do to make sure she doesn't become a dropout statistic?
Answer: One of the most important things you can do is to make sure she attends school every day. Being absent or missing class frequently is one of the warning signs for future dropouts. Students who miss 10 or more days during a semester are three times more likely to drop out than their peers. Also, talk to your daughter about her teachers and her class work. If you sense that there is a conflict with a teacher or fellow student or that she is struggling to keep up with her class work, set up an appointment with teachers, a school counselor or principal. Students do better in school if they have the support of a committed adult who communicates with their school and teachers.
Another suggestion would be to encourage your child to participate in an extra-curricular activity she enjoys. This may increase her sense of belonging and decrease the amount of time spent with peers who are not interested in school. Be sure and check with local community organizations and churches as they often have programs that would help your daughter.
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