Box 38

Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

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97th Congress (1981-1983)

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98th Congress (1983-1985)

Abstract

98th Congress (1983-1985)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the enrollment at concho boarding school by grade for a period of eight school years, and notes that the enrollment began to decline in 1978-79. It also states that a majority of the students come from oklahoma, and that a high percentage come from western oklahoma, making it possible for school personnel to have direct contact with family members.

Scope and Contents

Tables 12, 13, and 14 from the text discuss the social needs variables of family economic circumstances, weekend status, and why students stay at school on weekends, respectively. Table 15 discusses reasons for student withdrawal, while tables 16 and 17 discuss the siblings of concho students and how many of them have attended the school.

Scope and Contents The majority of students enrolled at concho school come from broken homes and have severe social problems. The primary reasons for attending concho seem to be educational or economic, but social reasons such as parental alcoholism or poor health are also significant. In many cases, parents believe that their children will receive better care at concho than they would at home or in the public schools. There is some evidence of racial prejudice against indians in the public schools, which...