Objectives of Senior High School
Senior High School (SHS) refers to Grade 11 and 12, the last two years of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. In SHS, students are required to go through the core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice. The SHS Curriculum, as part of the K to 12 programs, aims to produce graduates who have the following characteristics:
- Holistically developed
- Equipped with 21st century skills (i.e. learning and innovation skills, life and career skills, communication skills, and information media and technology skills); and
- Prepared for the future, be it in pursuit of higher education or acquisition of middle-level skills or geared towards employment or entrepreneurship.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management) Strand
Upon completion, students should be able to:
- Develop proficiency in core business subjects like accounting, business mathematics, and organizational management.
- Gain analytical and problem-solving skills to make sound business decisions.
- Enhance critical thinking and decision-making abilities in financial situations.
- Communicate effectively, both written and oral, in a business setting.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills for collaboration in business environments.
- Be prepared for college programs in business administration, accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
- Develop a strong foundation for careers in accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, and other business fields.
HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) Strand
Upon completion, students should be able to:
- Develop a strong foundation in social sciences like history, psychology, and sociology, and humanities subjects like literature, philosophy, and the arts.
- Enhance critical thinking, analysis, and research skills to examine social issues and historical events.
- Strengthen communication and writing skills for clear and persuasive expression.
- Foster creativity and innovative thinking through exposure to various arts and disciplines.
- Develop a deeper understanding of human behavior, cultures, and societies.
- Be prepared for college programs in social sciences, humanities, education, law, and communication arts.
- Pursue careers in teaching, writing, research, media, government, social work, and other fields that require strong analytical and communication skills.