Does 'at-risk' mean at risk for not graduating from high school?
2006-08-09 03:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by kyliisage 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Yes, but is there an official meaning of at-risk? This question came up at a job interview, and so I can only assume there is a more specific meaning.
2006-08-09 03:29:19 · update #1
"At-risk" is not a term with an official definition. It is a euphemism -- a vague expression that people use in order to avoid ugly specifics.
In the world of education, "at risk" might mean unlikely to graduate, unlikely to attend college, or likely to get in trouble at school.
In the world of health care, "at risk" means suffering from poor prenatal care, poor nutrition, and poor health habits, or otherwise vulnerable to disease.
In the world of public policy, "at risk" means likely to consume a greater-than-average quantity of public services, by becoming pregnant, using drugs, drinking, dropping out of school, or committing crimes.
2006-08-09 05:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by llemma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At risk of falling into crime, dropping out and becoming a drain on society.
2006-08-09 03:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my school it means that you might not get the credit if you dont pass your exams.
maybe its the same where you are. lol
2006-08-09 03:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋