PRESS RELEASE
Lagos State Ministry of
Education has released an approved promotion criteria for the students of
public secondary schools in the state taking effect from the 2013/2014 academic
year.
According to a circular
signed by the Director, Basic Education Services (BES) in the Ministry, Mr.
Semasa Bamidele Sutton, the recommendation was agreed upon during a meeting of
the Director (BES) with Stakeholders held on Thursday, 6th June,
2013 on 2013/2014 Academic year Calendar and Promotion Criteria.
He disclosed that the
approved promotion criteria for the 2013/2014 academic year which takes effect
from next academic session are as follows:
JSS.1- JSS.11 - Average pass of 50% including Mathematics
and English Language
JSS.11-JSS.111- Average pass
of 50% including Mathematics and English Language
JSS.111-SS.1 -
Credit pass in 6 subjects at JSCE including Mathematics and
English Language.
SS.1 - SS.11 - 50% in 6 subjects including Mathematics
and English Language
SS.11 – SS.111- 50% in 5
subjects including Mathematics and English Language as well as 50% cumulative
pass at the screening test.
The circular further enjoined
all public and private schools to vacate on Friday 26th July, 2013 and resume
on Monday 23rd September, 2013. It also added that Report Sheets
should be issued to all students latest Friday 16th August, 2013.
The Director, Basic Education
Services (BES), urged Stakeholders especially the Proprietors of Private Schools
(NAPPS) to adhere strictly to the Academic year calendar viz-a-viz the approved
resumption and closing dates of schools as offenders will be penalized.
Press and Public Relations Unit
Ministry of Education
25th July, 2013
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