- Truancy (Excessive Absences)
- Multiple Suspension/Detentions
- Expulsion
- Academic Failure/Grades Dropping - Underachiever
- Social Withdrawal - Isolating themselves
- Poor Decision Making
- Peer Relationship Problems; Fights; Arguments
- Choosing the Wrong Peer Group
- Defiant/Anger/Violent/Rage/Rebellious - Conduct Disorder
- Confrontational Behavior/Acting Out
- Refusal to accept Accountability for their Actions
- Depression/Bipolar/Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Involvement in Cult Activities - Gang Activity
Absences and Suspension Rates (or Incident reports) are useful indicators of student academic or behavioral problems. Most truancy and incident rates increase with grade levels. Another words, this will most likely escalate rather than go away if not addressed.
Incidents rates are on the rise and school expulsion have increased, nearly doubled in the High Schools within the past three years. The zero tolerance rates may be attributed to this rise in numbers, however it is a clear indication that some teens are truly struggling and need outside help. This is has to do with many factors:
- Population Increase, which leads to overcrowding in the schools
- Lack of ACCEPTANCE of our Cultural Diversity
- Family Conflicts - Marital Issues (Divorce, Separation, etc.)
- Stress and Anger Management Problems
- Lack of Communication and the skills to communicate with Today's Teens.
- Ineffective or Inconsistence Parenting/Discipline Strategies
- Substance Abuse (Drugs and/or Alcohol)
- Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities - ADD/ADHD/LD
- Zero Tolerance Level at Schools
- LACK OF AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES
