By Taylor MacPherson

Graduation rates at P.A.’s Catholic schools outpace province

Oct 7, 2016 | 10:00 AM

Lorel Trumier, director of education with Prince Albert Catholic School Division, credited her division’s above-average graduation rates to the literacy programs employed at all levels. Through literacy interventions and level assessments, students have the potential to improve by three full reading levels in roughly 10 weeks.

“We always say graduation rates are impacted from Pre-Kindergarten all the way to Grade 12 and all of the things we do to support students in their learning is extremely important,” Trumier said.

She said enrollment is down slightly, but graduation rates in the division continue to improve.

According to Trumier, the division had a 96 per cent graduation rate among non-First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in the 2015-16 school year, with 91 per cent graduating on time. Provincially the average graduation rate is 89 per cent, with 85 per cent graduating on schedule.

Rates are also improving for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in the Catholic division, where 72 per cent graduate and 52 per cent complete Grade 12 on time. Across Saskatchewan, the rates are lower, with 60 per cent graduating and 42 per cent graduating without extended time.

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Trumier thought another reason for their high graduation rates was the programming available at St. Mary High School.

“We really try to meet the needs of our students and ensure that they have the best opportunity with their choices of courses to support their graduation success,” she said.

Although enrollment in the Catholic School Division is down overall, Trumier noted lower numbers are anticipated over the next five years.

Taylor.Macpherson@jpbg.ca