Superintendent Submits Achievement Report

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 08:00 PM

Prince George, B.C. - School District 57 Superintendent Brian Pepper says teachers and students in the district have plenty to be proud of, but there's still work to be done. Pepper submitted his report on achievement to trustees this week.

The report shows a 96% pass rate for students writing Provincial Exams in grade 11 Social Studes and grade 12 Communications, English, and French. Pepper says that's just one area of success outlined in the document. He says he is pleased with improving academic performance at District 57 schools, but admits there is more work to be done.

Pepper says he won't be fully satisfied until he can report a 100% pass rate for all categories. As for areas that could use some work, Pepper says he remains concerned about high school completion rates. Completion rates in District 57 remain below the provincial average. He says he'd also like to see improving completion rates for aboriginal students as well.

The Superintendent's achievement report is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in improving student achievement and to provide a mid-year snapshot by reflecting on progress.

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Posted by: Andyfreeze on January 29 2009 7:59 AM

96 percent pass rate?
That figure seems a little high to me.

Posted by: opine on January 29 2009 10:07 AM

Interesting that Pepper would like to see a 100% pass rate and '...he'd also like to see improving completion rates for aboriginal students as well'.

So what is the pass rate for aboriginal students?...and why is the aboriginal pass rate seperated from the 96% rate that is being reported. 96% suddenly has a suspicious air to it?

Posted by: lunarguy on January 29 2009 11:09 AM

The 96% pass rate basically means anyone getting a D or better. Lots of success at that point. If you change it to people getting a C+ or better the number dramatically drops off.

The pass rate for aboriginal is reported separately as it is of interest to people, but it also forms part of the overall rating. So in other words when the aboriginal pass rate goes up, so will the general overall rate.