South Panola School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2027
This Dropout Prevention Plan is designed to ensure all students remain connected, engaged, and on track toward graduation through proactive identification, intervention, and continuous monitoring. The plan is aligned with the High Schools That Work (HSTW) Design Principles, focusing on five key areas: 'Ready for College and Career,' 'Powerful Teaching and Learning,' 'Personalization,' 'Redefining Professionalism,' and 'Leadership.' Key strategies include reducing retention rates in grades K-2, targeting subgroups for additional graduation support, implementing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and establishing procedures for transitioning students from juvenile detention centers. The overall vision is to foster improved student engagement, academic achievement, and successful pathways to college and career readiness.