Students at Little Saskatchewan School (Manitoba, Canada) are not being adequately prepared for the future by their school, family, or community. While students in the lower grades perform adequately, the 1986 achievement of 9th graders fell to the bottom 10% of all Canadian students. While 90% of all Manitoba's students complete high school, Little Saskatchewan Reserve has had only one high school graduate in recent years. Until now, the very high dropout rate has not been a problem, but future high unemployment among the community's young people will burden the community's already limited economic base. Although student achievement is higher than in other Indian schools and similar to that in provincial schools, it is substantially lower than that in suburban schools--and average is not good enough. Strengthening the quality of basic education--especially in the higher grades--is the highest priority, with an emphasis on academic achievement. There is an urgent need for economic awareness and vocational counseling, as well as for more training in learning skills. The need for Saulteaux culture awareness and music, art, and drama education could be met through the use of volunteers. Parents and community play critical roles in education and must be involved in the educational process. (JMM)