Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think I have answered the question. The grade extension programs started with the last government. Grade extensions started to be offered in only a few communities in the early '90s. We are up to where they are being offered in 30 communities. Each year, as we offer the grade extensions in more communities, we get more students. I think we will be able to demonstrate success. For instance, in 1981, a total of 365 students had passed grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12 English, and by 1992 that number had almost doubled to 655 students. The numbers are increasing. I am confident the graduation rate will continue to increase. It is a factor of needing to get the students into the system and participating in order for them to achieve graduation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 1997
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