Typically on the standardized tests taken by Grades 3, 5, 7 and 9, over 90% of our students were above the Canadian norm in all tests.
Canadian Achievement Test/3Canadian Achievement Tests Third Edition (CAT/3) has become one of the most widely used series of achievement tests in Canada and focuses in the areas of mathematics and language/reading skills. PCA’s grade 7& 9 students scored in the high 80th percentile in both levels and,as a group, are working close to two grade levels above the norm for their grade. Further, the most recent testing for our Grades 3 and 5students also reveals that students, as a group, are scoring well above expectations on standardized testing. For more information on CAT/3,you can visit the website,
here.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy TestThe Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is administered annually and is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirement. Students are eligible for the first time in Grade 10. If students are not successful in Grade 10 or enter Peoples Christian Academy in Grade 11 or 12, the Literacy Test may be written during Grade 11 or 12. Since 2003, PCA has had a 90% success rate for all participating students. For more information on OSSLT, visit the EQAO website,
here.
- Apr. 2009: PCA: 95% Province: 85%
- Mar. 2008: PCA: 94% Province: 84%
- Mar. 2007: PCA: 92% Province: 84%
- Mar. 2006: PCA: 98% Province: 84%
- Oct. 2004: PCA: 100% Province: 82%
- Oct. 2003: PCA: 96% Province: 77%
ACSI Spelling Bee- 2008: PCA Spelling Team: Second Place
- 2007: PCA Spelling Team: First Place
ACSI Sports Tournaments- 2008: Cross Country (Intermediate): First Place
