A High School Diploma Program - 1652 Words

It seems like everyone gets a high school diploma in the United States in the year 2016. Or do they? Is it necessary to to get a high school diploma? As a country, we have made some progress diminishing educational barriers such as race, gender, and geography but poverty is still a barrier that can keep a young adult from graduating from high school and in turn, continue the cycle of poverty. Does getting a high school diploma have any effect on â€Å"generational poverty†? Poverty is defined as â€Å"the state of being extremely poor.† (Oxford 699) In 2014, â€Å"21.1 percent of children under age 18 (15.5 million) in the United States lived in poverty. This group of children represent 23.3 percent of the total population and 33.3 percent of people in poverty. (DE-Navas 14) This group contributes to â€Å"generational poverty† which is not as clearly defined. There is not much distinction made between â€Å"temporary poverty†, â€Å"situational poverty† and â€Å"generational poverty†. This can contribute to a lack of understanding of the realities experienced. Generational poverty is largely accepted to be the term used for families who have lived in poverty for two or more generations, where children of parents in poverty grow up to live in poverty themselves. Education is consistently an issue in this population where it can be common to not have any family member that has been educated beyond middle school ye ars. Not only is this a unique group in society, they have very distinct stressors thatShow MoreRelatedA High School Diploma Program1652 Words   |  7 Pages It seems like everyone gets a high school diploma in the United States in the year 2016. Or do they? Is it necessary to to get a high school diploma? As a country, we have made some progress diminishing educational barriers such as race, gender, and geography but poverty is still a barrier that can keep a young adult from graduating from high school and in turn, continue the cycle of poverty. Does getting a high school diploma have any effect on â€Å"generational poverty†? Poverty is defined asRead MoreCosmetology : A High School Diploma Program1106 Words   |  5 Pageslighten, and condition hair, etc.. After graduating from a state-approved training program, a written test and a practical test of styling skills or and oral exam is all you need to help you prepare for this occupation. Most beauty schools require either a high school diploma or GED to attend. You can take some advanced hairstyling or in other personal appearance services for training before you graduate high school. Time-management skills are important in scheduling appointments and providing servicesRead MoreGraduation Speech : Special Education Program1088 Words   |  5 PagesUsually high school students meet with the counselor and follow a determined set of coursework in order to graduate high school. However, if a student has been identified as a special needs student, the process of signing up for classes is not as simple as for other students. When trying to earn a high schoo l diploma, special education students encounter difficulties not faced by their peers. The first step is for parents, school staff, and the student to meet and determine the best option forRead MoreProgram Planning For A Ged Certificate Program795 Words   |  4 PagesIntroduction Program planning for adults that want to receive their GED certificate. There are many different steps that involves a good program for a GED class. First, you will have to take time to make a proposed plan for the program, which involves, the needs, objectives, goals, and the budget for the program. Specify what type of program that will be offered, how long the program will run, and how many spots are available for classes. This program should discuss, program planning, school dropoutsRead MoreA Study On Juvenile Offenders960 Words   |  4 Pagesat the high school level (diploma or GED) after release. In fact, a seminal study by Haberman and Quinn (1986) found that only 1.6% of former juvenile offenders earn their high school diploma. More current research has found that that number varies, but that less than 20% of juvenile offenders who were detained ever achieve a high school diploma or GED (Osgood, Foster, Courtney, 2010; Uggen Wakefield, 2005). Unfortunately, the Nati onal Center for Educational Statistics does not track high schoolRead MoreAchieving A Successful Teenage Mothers1229 Words   |  5 PagesSuccessful Teenage Mothers Mothers Who Graduate High School Adolescent mothers who graduated high school had significant amount of support from an adult whom they confided in. This adult supported them through pregnancy, the transition to motherhood, and in an academic setting. The adult could be a parent, a friend, a counselor, or a teacher. The support they received from the adult would allow for them to finish high school and get a high school degree. Thus, adolescent mothers would pursue theirRead MoreImportance Of Implementing The Honors Credit Program729 Words   |  3 Pageswould include â€Å"Honors Credit†. The high school administrators and staff members presented the process and development of the proposed program that included the following information. The district provides a rich and wide array of honors and advanced placement courses at the high school. Implementing the Honors Credit program would encourage students to personally strive, achieve, challenge, and demonstrate their accomplishments. By awarding an honors diploma, it would encourage and recognize studentsRead MoreHomeschooling Is State Materials Taught At Home1298 Words   |  6 PagesMarlee Adams Professor Owens English 1101 7 November 2014 Homeschooling is state materials taught at home just as it would be taught in school. People have a warped vision of homeschooling. They tend to believe children do not learn what the public or private schools teach. Homeschool students have to be taught the five major subjects taught include, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, English and Language Arts (http://www.ghea.org/pages/resources/stateLaw.php). The students have to take nationalRead MoreEssay about Hsm220 Final Project1449 Words   |  6 Pagesstatement of opportunity comes from the mission statement which is a statement of purpose of any organization. The organizational statement of opportunity for services provided for high school dropouts is that the organization will provide a staff that is knowledgeable in different fields which are required for high school dropouts to obtain the skills needed to gain employment, provided that the setting is safe and structured. In addition to not having any basic skills for even m anual labor, they alsoRead MoreAlternative Education For High School Dropouts1698 Words   |  7 PagesAlternative Education for High School Dropouts Allison V. Alvizuri University of La VerneAbstract This study examined high school dropouts and what the long term consequences, major factors, and characteristics of a student who drops out are.The findings suggest that a school counselor plays an integral role in keeping students in school or finding an alternative choice to finish their education. Effective school program such as Opportunities for Learning Public Charter Schools has been identified as