1. L.C. Bird High School By Marcus Petty

2.  The Success Program believes all students can be successful if they are provided the resources and support to meet the high expectations that are placed on them.  The purpose of the program is to make sure that every student at L.C. Bird has the resources available to ensure their success in high school.  Initially, rising freshmen are recommended and/or recruited to enter the program during their 8th grade year. In addition, any freshman who is struggling throughout the year will be recruited to enter the program.

3.  Chronic poverty  Single parent (Stress, excessive work load, long hours, depression, lack of social support, etc.)  Poor parenting skills (family discord, negative role models, lack of structure and rules, etc.)  Large family  Poor schools  Bad grades  Bad neighborhoods (drugs, lack of things to do, lack of community support, violence, etc.)  Negative peer influence  Minority status  Low birth weight  Drug use by self or caregiver  Poor social skills

4. Minimal Risk Remote Risk High Risk Imminent Risk At-risk Behavior High SESLess positiveDepressionSmoking/ ŽŽ Alcohol Hard drugs Few psycho- social Stressors Some stressors Ž Anxiety Ž AggressionŽ Hopelessness Ž Early sexual activity ŽTeenage mother Ž Good schools Single parentŽ Poor school grades Ž Severe school Problems Dropped out of school Positive peers Ž Ž Bad crowd Bad crowdŽLegal Trouble Prison Good familyMinority status