Students of Lorne Akins consistenly score above average on Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests. We attribute this to strong students, dedicated teaching staff, super support staff and parents who show care, concern and total commitment to the home and school partnership.
Our Grade 9 Achievement Exam participation rates exceed the Provincial average.
2006-2007 Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Test Results
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Acceptable Level |
Excellence Level |
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Our School |
Province |
Our School |
Province |
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|
|
|
|
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English Language Arts
|
98.1
|
88.2
|
27.9
|
16.8
|
|
English Mathematics
|
81.2
|
74.6
|
24.0
|
20.3
|
|
English Science
|
89.0
|
78.0
|
19.5
|
16.6
|
|
English Social Studies
|
86.4
|
80.4
|
25.3
|
21.6
|
Gator Plus--our Challenge Option--is a program within our school that is designed to appeal to inquisitive, academically sound, independent workers who seek knowledge, skills, and enrichment beyond the regular classroom work. Studies in Gator Plus range from creating web pages to studying the stars!
Our "Math Blaster" help sessions at noon-hour aide students struggling in Mathematics improve their Math skills.
