The Vanishing Class

a. Write 3 sentences about 3 things that you found interesting in the article.
That of 18 studentsthat attended 3 or more schools, only 1 graduaded. How one girl lost her boyfriend after he was shot in the chest 7 times. Only 48% of students (in LAUSD) that started 9th grade in 1999, graduated 4 years later. All of these things are only interesting because they are tragic.

b. Why is dropping out of high school such a big deal for students? Why is it a big deal for society? What does the article say? What page do you find this information?
Because high school dropouts live harder lives, make less money, and require more public assistance. This info is on page 1. EDUCATION=BETTER FUTURE

c. Do you know of any dropouts? If yes, what were their reasons for dropping out.
Yes, my half-brother. He dropped out because he had to support himself and help pay rent.

d. What would be the most likely reason that you would dropout?
I would most likely dropout to take care of or support a family member.

e. What can Animo Venice do to help you graduate from high school and go to college?
Just keep doing what it's doing bacause my mind is set. I won't dropout and I will go to college.