Making the transition between schools: Major cause for concern.

A study carried out by the Department of Education reveals that nearly 54 percent of students who drop out of school, do so between the ninth and tenth grade. This average is nineteen percent higher than the national average. The main reason for these dropouts, is the difficulty of making a transition between middle and high school.

This a major cause for concern. The high dropout rate speaks to the lack of preparation given to students. Those who fall into this category, it is claimed often end up "sitting around" instead of performing as functional members of the society.

In an effort to alleviate the problem, The Miami Herald, tells of early intervention programs which would see students being counseled and operating in more intimate settings in their freshman year. This would definitely be a plus for the society since the likelihood of having to pay more to reform dropouts, who engage in wrong doings will be eliminated.