I Challenged You (ICU) Program: An intervention to Increase the Academic Performance of G10 Integrity Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was conducted to determine the increase in academic performance of the G10 Integrity students upon the implementation of the I CHALLENGED YOU (ICU) Program. I Challenge You program is an intervention to increase the students' academic performance through intensive monitoring and partnership with their parents.

METHODS

The implementation of the ICU Program includes series of strategies like intensive review, monitoring of performance, attendance, notebook and attitude, one on one counseling and home visitation. Statistical treatment like weighted mean, percentage and ranking were used. Administering questionnaire was also given.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the use of ICU Program brought a remarkable impact in the level of academic performance of the students. There was an increase of 80% in the academic performance as reflected in their average grades in all subject areas. After the implementation of the I Challenged U Program, there were eight (8) students who got an average grade of 80 percent and above.

DISCUSSIONS

The scope and focus of the study were limited to ten grade 10 Integrity students who got an average of lower than 80% in the first grading period. Its time frame covers the first two quarters of the school year 2017-2018.