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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 2002
Page
16
Victoria BC Education Minister Christy Clark released a transition survey showing only half of high school graduates feel prepared for life after Grade 12. Among 900 respondents, 38 percent doubt work skills, 63 percent doubt academic preparation, echoing earlier ministry findings.
A Malatest survey of 2000-2001 graduates shows 61 percent doubt education prepared them for work, while 65.6 percent expect post secondary study next year, up from 62.1 percent in 2001. 32.7 percent were employed last year, down 5.6 points, and 12.6 percent took post secondary courses despite not studying.
Education Minister Christy Clark announced proposed BC graduation changes to boost student achievement and life skills. The plan adds Grade 10, expands district course flexibility, creates a career preparation course, and introduces comprehensive exams in language arts social studies science and math. Public input runs through October with final changes due in early 2003.
The plan allows locally developed courses such as oil and gas extraction in Fort St. John and wood manufacturing in Prince George to count toward graduation with provincial standards for quality. It lets students take post secondary courses for high school credit, adds pathway concentrations, and requires three math courses to be offered. It introduces optional Canadian Civics 11, replaces Career and Personal Planning with Grade 10 planning, extends graduation to three years, and adds five comprehensive exams in grades 10-12.
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