- One or more model grades behind peers.
- Has repeated a grade in high school.
- Low academic performance (a grade point of C or below) or basic skills in the bottom quartile of the class.
- Basic skills deficient (reading and math in particular).
- Limited English proficiency.
- Did not pass the state proficiency exam. Portions which still need to be passed:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Other
- A past record of excessive absences as verified by school officials.
- Has been suspended, expelled, or put on probation during high school.
- Has dropped out of school previously.
- Family environment not conducive to education or career goals.
- Mother did not graduate from high school.
- Father did not graduate from high school.
- Mother does not work.
- Father does not work.
- Is pregnant.
- Has dependent child(ren) in the home.
- Is parenting.
- Has documented alcohol and/or substance abuse.
- Convicted of a criminal offense other than a traffic violation.
- Has a record of violent behavior.
- Homeless.
- Runaway.
- Requires child care during work or school.
- Needs transportation to and from work or school.
- Special education certified.
- Lacks motivation or maturity to pursue education or career goals.
- Emotional disorder which impairs education or career goals.
- Has a disability.
- Health problems which impair education or career goals.
- Is an economically disadvantaged student as defined by public assistance, TANF, or free lunch.
- Having inadequate or no work experience.
- Lacks marketable occupational skills that are in demand in the local labor market.
