Educational Path of Grade 9and Grade 10 Students at Sta. Rita National High School After Junior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As educators of today, under the K to 12 Basic Education Program, it is of great commitment to guide the Junior High School (JHS) learners and parents, including those who are outside the formal education system in the educational path to Senior High School (SHS). In this study, JHS learners and parents were provided early discernment regarding their choice of track and promote awareness in the importance of choosing the right track which suits their skills and interests to sustain the needs and demands of the modern society without losing humanity.

METHODS

To achieve the kernel of the study multiple methods design was used. Through a standardized questionnaire, data were gathered from the ninety-four Grade 9 and Grade 10 learners and fifty-five parents via random sampling using descriptive design and quantitative analysis of data collected.

RESULTS

The results indicate that most of the learners wanted to pursue SHS and their parents are truly supportive of it. Only a few learners are not yet decided to continue in SHS. Among the four SHS tracks to choose from, the learners are greatly into the Academic Track. Some are into the Arts and Design Track. Few are into Sports Track and the least are into Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track. Indeed, functional programs and infographics are eminent for JHS learners and parents to aid their needs to choose the right SHS track and career choice based on their preferences, personality & job demands.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, it is eminent to provide the early and functional program, like the researcher's proposed guidelines and infographics to JHS learners and parents to support their preparation and needs in choosing the SHS track that best fits them and their children. Future researchers may conduct related studies on how Junior and Senior High Schools are conducting efficient consciousness about the tracks and strands to choose from SHS, and how it will affect the career choices and results for the success of Filipino young achievers.