SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Senior High School (SHS) covers Grades 11 and 12, the final stage of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. It is designed to prepare students for multiple pathways after graduation—higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle-level skills.

Under the Strengthened SHS Curriculum, learning is built around Core Subjects and Elective Clusters. Core subjectsare taken by all SHS students and develop essential skills in communication, language and literacy, mathematics, science, social sciences, values formation, physical education, and health.

Students then choose one of two main tracks:

Academic Track – designed for learners planning to pursue college programs and careers that require strong academic foundations and analytical thinking.
Technical-Professional (TechPro) Track – designed for learners who prefer hands-on, skills-based learning aligned with real workplace competencies and industry practices.

Within each track, students select Elective Clusters that match their interests and career goals. These electives provide focused learning experiences, applied projects, and career-oriented preparation while maintaining a strong foundation for future college and career options.

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ASSH – Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities

Description:

The ASSH cluster helps students understand people, culture, society, and communication. Learners strengthen skills in writing, speaking, research, critical thinking, and creative expression—useful for college programs that require strong communication and human-centered analysis, and for careers in education, media, public service, and community work.

Possible College Courses:

Social Sciences / Behavior: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work
Government / Law / Public Service: Political Science, Public Administration, Legal Management (pre-law), International Studies
Communication / Media: Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Broadcast Communication
Language / Literature / Humanities: Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, History
Education: Elementary/Secondary Education (various majors)
Creative Fields: Theater Arts, Film

Possible Careers:

Teacher / Educator (with further study)
Writer / Editor / Content Specialist
Journalist / Broadcaster / PR & Communications Staff
HR / Training & Development / Guidance-related paths (with further study)
Social Worker / Community Development / NGO Staff
Government / Policy / Research Assistant (entry path)
Legal Assistant / Paralegal (pre-law pathway)

BE – Business and Entrepreneurship

Description:

The BE cluster develops practical skills in entrepreneurship, accounting basics, marketing, management, and business operations. Students learn how to plan and run a business, manage money responsibly, and understand customers and markets—supporting pathways for college, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Possible College Courses:

Business & Management: BS Business Administration (Marketing/Operations/HR), Management, Entrepreneurship
Accounting & Finance: Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting Information Systems
Marketing & Digital Business: Marketing Management, Advertising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce
Economics & Analytics: Economics, Business Analytics
Service Business (optional): Hospitality Management (for business owners in service industries)

Possible Careers:

Entrepreneur / Business Owner / Online Seller
Marketing Associate / Sales Executive / Brand Assistant
Accounting Staff / Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant (entry roles)
Operations / Admin / Procurement Staff
HR Assistant / Recruitment Staff (entry path)
E-commerce Associate / Digital Business Specialist

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Description:

The STEM cluster is for students who want strong preparation in math, science, technology, and problem-solving. Learners build analytical and investigative skills through projects, experiments, and research-type thinking—ideal for college programs and careers in engineering, health sciences, computing, and research.

Possible College Courses:

Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Geodetic
Computing / Tech: Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Data Science
Health / Medical: Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, PT/OT (programs vary)
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology
Education: Secondary Education (Math/Science majors)

Possible Careers:

Engineer / Engineering Technologist (path depends on degree/licensure)
Software Developer / Data Analyst / QA Tester / IT Roles
Healthcare Professional (with required degree/licensure)
Research Assistant / Lab Analyst / Environmental Specialist
STEM Teacher / Trainer (with education pathway)

HTO – Hospitality and Tourism Operations

Description:

The HTO cluster focuses on the fundamentals of hospitality, tourism, and service operations. Students build practical skills in customer service, front office operations, food and beverage service, travel planning, tour guiding, and events coordination. This cluster prepares learners for both college programs in hospitality/tourism and entry-level pathways in service industries and entrepreneurship.

Possible College Courses:

Hospitality / Hotel & Restaurant: BS Hospitality Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM)
Tourism / Travel Services: BS Tourism Management, Travel Management
Culinary / Food: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Food Service Management
Events: Events Management, Service Management

Possible Careers:

Hotel Front Office / Guest Relations / Concierge
Food & Beverage Staff / Restaurant Supervisor
Events Coordinator / Banquet & Catering Staff
Travel Consultant / Tour Coordinator / Tour Guide (requirements may vary)
Airline Ground Staff / Cruise Staff (entry roles)
Entrepreneurship: cafe, catering, events styling/planning, travel services

MAIT – Multimedia Arts and Information Technology

Description:

The MAIT cluster blends creative digital production with IT foundations. Students develop skills in graphic design, layout, basic animation/motion graphics, and content creation, plus basic programming, website creation, and app-building fundamentals. This cluster suits learners who want both a portfolio (creative outputs) and build skills (web/app/coding) for college, freelancing, or tech-enabled careers.

Possible College Courses:

IT / Computing: BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, BS Information Systems
Engineering: Computer Engineering
Creative Media / Design: Multimedia Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Fine Arts
Animation / Film / Production: Animation, Film/Video Production, Broadcast/Media Arts
Web / App / Game (program names vary): Web Development, Mobile App Development, Game Development, Interactive Media
Education Pathway (optional): Secondary Education major in TLE/ICT (where offered)

Possible Careers:

Graphic Designer / Layout Artist / Brand or Content Designer
Animator / Motion Graphics Artist / Video Editor
Web Designer / Junior Front-End Developer / Web Builder Specialist
App Builder (entry path) / UI-UX Designer (junior path)
IT Support / Helpdesk / Junior Systems Support
Social Media Content Producer / Digital Marketing Creative
Freelance path: design + web + content services

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