1. SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
UPDATES
Mrs. Belma C. Villanueva
Principal

2. Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)

3. 1 2 Why are we now implementing 12 years of basic education?
*The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three countries worldwide with a 10 year pre-university cycle (Angola and Djibouti are the two).
*A 12-year program is found to be the best period for learning under basic education. It is also the recognized standard for students and professionals globally. 2
What is Senior High School?
*Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K to 12 Program and includes Grades 11 and 12. In SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under the track of their choice.

4. 3 4 Will SHS mean two more years of High School?
*Yes. These two additional years will equip learners with skills that will better prepare them for the future, whether it be: Employment, Entrepreneurship, Skills Development and Higher Education . 4
How will the college and technical-vocational courses
be adjusted due to the K to 12 curriculum? Will adjustments
be made in time for the first graduates of K to 12?
*TESDA will download some of its basic technical competencies while CHED will transfer some general education subjects to basic education.
*CHED will be releasing its college readiness standard which will be the basis for the competencies in Grades 11 and 12.

5. 5 6 Will SHS ensure employment for my child?
*SHS creates the following opportunities:
1. Application of required standards to assure graduates' readiness and competence for employment and/or entrepreneurship
2. Graduates will receive TESDA Certification (COC or NC) for better work opportunities
3. Partnership with different companies will be offered for all tracks as part of the students' on-the-job training
4. Entrepreneurship courses will now be included. Instead of being employed, students may now start their own business after graduating,
or may pursue higher education in college. 6
How will SHS affect my child's
college education?
*This ensures that by the time
your child graduates from SHS, he/she will have the standard, skills and competencies needed
to go to college.

6. 7 8 Must my child go to SHS? How will students choose their
Senior High School specializations?
*Students will undergo assessments to determine their strengths and interests. These will include aptitude test, career assessment exam, and occupational interest inventory for high schools. Career advocay activities are also conducted to help guide students in choosing their specialization or track. 8
Is SHS really necessary?
Must my child go to SHS?
*Yes. According to the law, beginning , the Grade 10 or junior high school completers must enrol to Grade 11 and the full implementation of this K to 12 program is on This is when the first graduates of K to 12 will commence.

7. 9 10 Senior High School? If I choose not to send my child to SHS,
what will happen to him/her?
*He/She will only be a Grade 10 completer, but not a high school graduate. In K to 12 Curriculum, an elementary graduate must finish the 6th grade while high school completers must undergo six years in secondary education, which means Grade 7 to Grade 12. 10
Where can I find more about
Senior High School?
*Visit the Official Website of Department of Education, or consult the Administrator/Principal of the school where your child is currently enrolled for assistance, guidance and suggestions.

8. 11 Will Imus Institute open Senior High School in 2016-2017?
*Yes. We have already completed the requirements set by the Department of Education and have granted a Provisional Permit last March 31, 2015 to operate Senior High School in 2016.
Since Imus Institute, Inc. is a Certified TESDA Training and Testing Center and PACUCOA Level 3 Accredited Institution, we are geared to continuously provide quality and relevant instruction and training.
We are also ensuring that Junior High School (or Grade 10) completers who are ESC beneficiaries will still benefit the Voucher Program of the government amounting to Php18,000.00*** each student per grade level in Senior High School.

9. Tracks / Strands to Offer

10. ABM (Accountancy, Business &Management)
IMUS INSTITUTE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC TRACK
ABM (Accountancy, Business &Management)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
GAS (General Academic Strand)

11. (Visual Arts, Media Arts, Literary Arts)
IMUS INSTITUTE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ARTS & DESIGN TRACK
Arts Production
(Visual Arts, Media Arts, Literary Arts)
Performing Arts
(Music, Dance, Theater)

12. Food and Beverages Services NC II Bread and Pastry Production NC II
IMUS INSTITUTE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL TRACK
Housekeeping NCII
Food and Beverages Services NC II
Bartending NC II
Bread and Pastry Production NC II
Cookery NC II

13. Events Management NC III Tour Guiding Services NC II
IMUS INSTITUTE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL TRACK
Events Management NC III
Tour Guiding Services NC II
Contact Center Services NC II
Automotive Servicing NC II
Mechatronics Servicing NC II

14. Computer Systems and Servicing NC II Emergency Medical Services NC II
IMUS INSTITUTE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL TRACK
Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NCII
Computer Systems and Servicing NC II
Emergency Medical Services NC II

15. Strengths of Imus Institute

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24. Proposed Curricula for
Senior High School

25. ACADEMIC TRACK
ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management)

26. Career Opportunities: 1. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
2. To work as an Entrepreneur, Retailer,
Merchandiser, Bookkeeper, Sales & Marketing Assistant, Office Personnel
3. To acquire a Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Bookkeeping from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Accountancy, BS Business Administration
(Majors in: Management Accounting, Financial Management, Office Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, etc.),
BS Entrepreneurship, BS Economics

27. ACADEMIC TRACK
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

28. Career Opportunities:
1. To prepare students to be Research Assistant,
Laboratory Assistant, Draftsman, Computer Technician, IT Support, Machine Operator and Technician, Robotics and Electronics Designer, CAD Operator
2. To acquire a Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing from TESDA
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Mathematics, BS Statistics, BS Computer Science,
BS Computer Engineering, BS in Information Systems,
BS in Information Technology, BS Chemistry, BS Biology,
BS Electrical Engineering, BS Civil Engineering and other Engineering courses

29. ACADEMIC TRACK
HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)

30. Career Opportunities:
1. To equip students as preparation for their involvement in social works/services, religious or community-based organizations, social research groups, and early childhood tutorials
2. To prepare them for works like Researcher, Research Assistant, Social Worker, Editorial Writer, News Reporter, Guidance Staff, Tutor, Preschool Teacher Aide, Child Care Assistant
3. To acquire a Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Early Childhood Care from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Bachelor of Secondary/Elementary Education, AB Political Science, BS Journalism, AB Communications, AB Sociology, BS Psychology, BS in Social Works

31. ACADEMIC TRACK
GAS (General Academic Strand)

32. Goals:
1. To guide and assist the students in making up their minds on what to take in their college education
2. To emphasize the students' potentials through assessing the performance in their chosen course/subject
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a Certificate of Competency in
English Language Proficiency from TESDA

33. ARTS AND DESIGN TRACK
Arts Production (Visual Arts, Media Arts and Literary Arts)

34. Career Opportunities:
1. To expose students in practical expertise, as well as creative insight, while crafting interactivity and digital context with a variety of arts and design application
2. To prepare students for entry level carrers such as Web Designer, Multimedia and Interactive Designer, Digital Illustrator or Animator, Media Writers or Designers
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a Certificate of Competency (CoC) in English Language Proficiency from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Visual Communication and Design,
BS Interior Design, Associate in Multimedia Arts, BS Information Technology (with specialization in Graphics, Multimedia Development/3D Designing, BSCS major in Digital Arts and Animation

35. ARTS AND DESIGN TRACK
Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Theater)

36. Career Opportunities:
1. To develop aesthetic intelligence among students who have aspiring vision, passionate enthusiasm and emboldened spirit to challenge and inspire the society through the power of performing arts
2. To equip them with the skills to be Music Coach, Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Theater Actor/Actress, Musician/Instrumentalist,
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a Certicate of Competency (CoC) in English Language Proficiency from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
AB Communication major in Theater Arts/Performing Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor in Music major in Music Education, specialization in Piano, Voice, Guitar, etc., Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

37. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Housekeeping NC II

38. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient Housekeeper, Team Leader, Hotel/Resort Staff, Cruise Ship Staff
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Housekeeping from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS in International Hospitality Management

39. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Foods and Beverages Services NC II

40. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient Hotel/Resort/Restaurant Dining Crew, Bar/Resto
Receptionist/Server
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Food and Beverages Services from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Culinary Arts

41. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Bartending NC II

42. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient Bartender, Coffee shop/Restaurant/Resort Crew
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Bartending from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Culinary Arts

43. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Bread and Pastry Production NC II

44. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient Baker, Hotel/Restaurant/Resort Kitchen Staff, Bakery Staff/Owner
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Bread and Pastry Production from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS in Food Technology

45. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Cookery NC II

46. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, and skills of the students in various hot and cold products and manage guests in hotels, restaurants, canteens, resorts, luxury liners and cruise ships within the company’s acceptable standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient Cook, Restaurant/Hotel/Resort Kitchen Staff, Canteen Worker/Owner
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Cookery from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS in Food Technology

47. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Automotive Servicing II

48. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient automotive technician, technical staff, vehicle mechanics
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Automotive Servicing from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS in Industrial Education major in Automotive Technology, Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education major in Automotive Technology, BS in Automotive Technology or any Engineering courses

49. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Mechatronics Servicing II

50. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient plantation personnels, machine controllers, industrial workers
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Mechatronics Servicing from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS in Industrial Education major in Mechanical Technology, Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education major in Mechanical Technology, Associate in Industrial Technology major in Mechatronics Technology, Diploma in Machine Shop Technology, or any Engineering courses

51. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II

52. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient support technicians, shop/industry workers, sales representatives, machine controllers
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Diploma in Consumer Electronics and Computer Hardware Servicing, Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Electronics Technology, Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education major in Electronics Technology, or any Engineering courses

53. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Computer Systems and Servicing NC II

54. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient technical sales representatives, MIS personnels, systems developer, industry workers
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Associate in Computer Technologyspecialized in: Call Center Agent or Computer and Network Servicing, BS in Industrial Technology major in Computer Technology, BS in Information Systems, BS Computer Science, or any Engineering courses

55. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Events Management NC III

56. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient technical event organizers/managers, program hosts, program consultants
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Events Management from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Bachelor of Business (Event Management), BS in Management, BSBA in Service Management, BS HRM

57. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Contact Center Services NC III

58. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient call center agents, receptionists, front desk officers, customer sales representatives, marketing agents
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Contact Center Services from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
AB English, AB/BS Communications, BS Information Technology, BS HRM, BSBA Marketing Management, BSBA Human Resource Development Management

59. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Tour Guiding Services NC II

60. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient tour guides, curators, flight attendants, travel and tours agents, receptionists, sales representatives
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Tour Guiding Services from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
BS Tourism Management, BS HRM, BS in Travel Management, BS in Entrepreneurship with specialization in Tourism Management, BS in International Travel and Tourism Management

61. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TRACK
Emergency Medical Services NC II

62. Career Opportunities:
1. To enhance the knowledge, skills, behavior and motivations of students in accordance with industry standards
2. To train students to become effective and efficient medical support staff, paramedics, life guards
3. To prepare students to venture and manage
their own businesses
4. To acquire a National Certification in Emergency Medical Services from TESDA
Degrees to Pursue:
Medical courses like: BS in Respiratory Therapy, BS in Physical Therapy, BS in Occupational Therapy

63. PREFERRED TRACKS OF GRADE 9 STUDENTS, S.Y. 2014-2015
SURVEY RESULTS FOR THE
PREFERRED TRACKS OF GRADE 9 STUDENTS, S.Y
Academic Track
Number of Respondents: 477 students
Source: Guidance and Testing Center- Dimasalang Campus
During Principal's Discussion of Senior High School among Grade 9 Students last March 9, 2015 at SciHi Bldg.

64. Thank you very much!
God bless us all!