School Dropouts in the Schools of Jerusalem from 2002-2008

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the quantity and reasons for

the school dropouts in the schools of Jerusalem for the years 2002 – 2006.

This survey study included the governmental schools whose number of

students is (11232), and private schools that have (14316) students

The results of this study indicate the following:

-- In the academic year 2002/2003, the percentage of the students who

dropped out was 1.3% which was higher for males.

-- In the academic year 2003/2004, the rate of school dropouts was 1.3%

which rate higher among females.

-- In the academic year 2004/2005, the rate of school dropouts was 0.21%,

which was higher for males.

--However in the academic year 2005/2006, the percentage of school

dropout; was 0.10% which was higher for males.

-- In the academic year 2006/2007, the rate of school dropouts was 1.34 %,

which was higher for females.

-- In the academic year 2007/2008, the rate of school dropouts was 1.32%,

which was the higher for females

It turned out that there are three reasons why students dropped out

schools: educational (lack of ability to study, dismissal, failure or lack of

motivation), social (student` unwillingness to study at co-educational schools,

physical disability or difficulties of travel), thirdly, economic (money needed,

or the need for a job to support their families.

Recommendations:

Schools in Jerusalem should be financially and vocationally supported.

Increase of non- curricular activities, participation of the students` parents in

the educational process, and teachers` needs should be provided.