Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Dropout Prevention I substitute at an alternative school for students who tend to dislike and treat school like it is the streets. I want to really be involved with the students and create a positive climate but they tend to feel as their is a threat every time something good comes their way. How can I make them feel that I am not threat while showing I care for them and their education? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) My best piece of advice would be to be a support to the student, because they need a support that is outside of their areas of poor behavior. This may influence the student to make the right decision when it comes to his education.