What Can High Schools Do to Ensure That Students Graduate

question 32

Multiple Choice

What can high schools do to ensure that students graduate with the ability to succeed in the knowledge economy?

• A)Lobby legislators to provide free college tuition to publicly funded colleges.
• B)Reduce the number of credits required to graduate high school so that students can get in the job market sooner.
• C)Create apprenticeships with local employers, so students can work and go to school at the same time.
• D)Revise the curricula to fit the requirements of the knowledge economy.

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Definitions:

Contact Cultures

Societies or communities that prefer close physical proximity and touch as part of social interactions.

Personal Space

The physical area surrounding an individual that they regard as psychologically theirs, comfort levels with proximity vary across cultures and individuals.

Noncontact Cultures

Societies or communities that maintain social distance and prefer minimal physical contact in social interactions.

Ambience

The character and atmosphere of a place, often created by its aesthetic qualities, lighting, and environment.