High school dropouts are usually academic underachievers who adjust to social environments with difficulty. When they leave school, they develop even greater behavior problems and have more trouble getting employment than do high school graduates. To prevent dropouts, schools try to find funds for dropout prevention programs, work with agencies and organizations to guide teachers and students, and prepare dropout research. The Experimental Program for Orientation (EXPO) of Colorado achieved success by recognizing and working with eighth-grade students who were potential dropouts. This accomplishment is evidenced by increased grade point averages and only one dropout. (RG)