Jonathan Grant High Celebrates 100 Per Cent Passes In Six CSEC Subjects

The St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School is celebrating 100 per cent passes in six subjects in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC).

These are Agricultural Science, Building and Construction, Building Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, Physical Education and Sport, and Textile, Clothing, and Fashion.

Acting Principal of the school, Cheryl Shippey, in her report at the recent graduation ceremony held at the institution in Spanish Town, noted that there were 98 per cent passes for Food and Nutrition and Health; 91 per cent for English A’ and Information Technology (IT); 90 per cent for Integrated Science and Visual Arts; 85 per cent for Technical Drawing; 80 per cent for Human and Social Biology and Biology; and 71 per cent for Economics.

Overall, the pass rate was 75.9 per cent, which is an improvement over the 69.5 per cent of 2024.

“Five students passed with nine subjects; 19 students with eight subjects; 20 students passed seven subjects; 43 students pass six subjects; 42 students passed five subjects; and 54 students passed four subjects,” she told JIS News.

She noted that every effort was made to deliver a curriculum that was relevant and achievable, as well as enjoyable, in an environment that is supportive.

The Acting Principal commended the staff of the Mathematics Department, who, she noted, continue to work tirelessly to support the students.

“So, despite the challenges and the 20 per cent pass rate, they refuse to give up. Their dedication and perseverance have been inspiring, offering extra classes, weekend classes, maths camps and marathons to help students grasp complex concepts and achieve success,” she said.

Miss Shippey said that students also benefit from character-building activities through participation in clubs such as Jamaica 4-H, Science and environment, drama, health, arts, media, music, chess, dance, Inter-School Christian Fellowship (ISCF) and quiz.

The Acting Principal further lauded parents for their participation in school activities and for keeping students focused.

“The school had faced tremendous and significant challenges as we worked to keep your boys and girls focused on the task of teaching and learning. Thank you, parents, for your presence at the school, for your involvement and service to the school. Thank you for your role in making the community a reasonably safe place for our children, for being good citizens,” she said.