Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism and Dropping Out

Graduating high school is one of the most important events in life. It is a "rite of passage," marking the successful completion of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. The young graduate is a person who has achieved an important goal and, therefore, is ready to take on new challenges such as job training, college, career, marriage, family, home, financial obligations and other adult responsibilities. A diploma is a "key" that unlocks the doors to many new opportunities and is the foun...