Senior High School Preference on School Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The research assesses senior high school student preference on school activities. It is hoped to enlighten the mind of school leaders on the preference of the student as they advance from the junior high school to the senior high school to determine their preparedness to engage in the university studies.

METHODS

The research conducted a survey and developed a questionnaire to identify the preferred school activities of the senior high school and determine the reason for such. An informal interview and group discussion were also conducted to validate the responses on the survey.

RESULTS

The senior high school activities preferred by the students are ranked as follows: Intramurals, Strand Days, Teacher's Day Celebration, Buwan ng Wika Celebration, Science Camp, and Nutrition Month.

DISCUSSIONS

Reason for the students’ choice were: meeting the activity objectives, opportunity for learning, program scheduling, organization of the activity, duration of the activity and venue. Students’ preference is a manifestation of growing maturity they are preparing for the university activities. Proposed enhancement includes better planning and facilities, increased budget allocation and funding, and improved organizing committee involving student leaders.