Tamina CherryMay 15, 2014Eng. 155 Essay on Solution to the Problem High School Dropouts Earning a high school diploma is the first step in becoming an adult and continuing education. It is extremely difficult to advance in life without a high school diploma. The number of school dropouts among today's generation is extremely disappointing. A huge number of teenagers have decided to give up on education. Teens suffering from drug addiction, pregnancy, school failure and financial problems are more likely to drop out of school. This leads students to believe there is no reason to try anymore. Dropping out of high school is a horrible decision with consequences, but it can be prevented. Poor decisions and negative influences lead teenagers to drop out of school. Some students indulge in the use of addictive drugs. Teens who attend parties have easy access to drugs. It starts with occasional marijuana use. Then we move on to harder drugs. Molly has become a popular drug among teenagers. It is a pill form of ecstasy mixed with other harsh drugs. Increases the feeling of energy and euphoria. Teenagers mainly use it during parties and concerts. Alcohol is also addictive. Teens abuse alcohol to cope with emotional stress. This leads to ruin in life and health. High schools should introduce annual drug campaigns for students. People believe that anti-drug campaigns are not effective, but it depends on how the information is provided. A boring assembly saying drugs are bad for you won't hold their attention. An anti-drug campaign should last a week and allow students to participate. There should be group activities in class and games during lunch time. Additionally, students have the opportunity to start a club with the approval of the administration. A student can arrange... in the middle of the paper... everyone should do their own work and be available before or after school. It's easier to find and fix the problem before it's too late. In conclusion, high school is challenging for some students. Being a teenager is a time when people find themselves and discover who they are. It's easy to be influenced by bad behavior and join the wrong crowd. Sometimes students are dealing with family issues and can't keep up and the only decision is to drop out. High school is challenging and it is difficult for students to ask for help or not know who to talk to. If parents and teachers build relationships with their students, it will prevent people from dropping out. Some teachers hand in their lesson plans and leave immediately. Teaching should be about educating students and not just about a paycheck. With the right help and resources it is possible to prevent many students from dropping out.