Oconee schools announce test results

The results are in on tests taken by Oconee public school students to measure college readiness and career readiness.  The results were better in one than the other.  The county school district rated a top 20 finish in ACT WorkKeys, a job skills assessment valued by employers.  Oconee ranked number 18.  But its 11th graders finished average in the ACT, a required test that gauges how ready they are for college.  About the ACT, Dr. Michael Thorsland, superintendent, said, “We see from these scores that we have plenty of work to do.  The scores also emphasize that our current district focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and writing are definitely needed.”