Statistics Canada reports that more than a third of dropouts in 2000-2001 reported having marks of 70 or higher at age 15."
Almost 40% of Ontario Secondary students fail to acquire 16 credits by the end of grade 10.
This figure rises to 65% for students taking applied level courses
Students not achieving 16 credits by the age of 16 are at-risk of leaving school early
(Building Pathways to Success, MOE 2003)
Where are our students going? |
19% |
to college |
29% |
leave early |
33% |
to university |
19% |
to work |
Success Factors
(absentee rate)
|
Missing 2 - 3.6 days / month puts a student moderately at risk of leaving early
Missing 3.8 days / month a student is highly at risk of leaving early. |
What is Pathways to Success? |
Provides pathway planning resources, programming and support
Ensures good outcomes for all students
Promotes and value all destinations; apprenticeship, college, community living, university, work
Encourages course selection based on student interests, skills and abilities ear period
Promotes experience through job shadowing, cooperative education, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and/or community involvement |