Descriptions of the Nogales dropout prevention program, including activities of the career counseling center and causes for dropping out of school, introduce the guide. The goals and objectives of the independent study center for potential dropouts include giving assistance to students so they may complete their high school education and guidance so they may successfully enter a postsecondary career. Policies for some of the processes of the program including the referral system to the independent study center or other agencies, promoting reading efficiency, career education, tutoring, and marriage and pregnancy are explained. Most of the information about the program is repeated in a format addressed to the potential student dropout. (LJ)