The Senior High School Program as Perceived by the Graduates
of Rosario National High School
ABSTRACT
The focus of this study is on how do the graduates perceived the Senior High School of Rosario National High School. Data were collected through a survey question-
naire. The findings reveal that majority of the respondents are twenty (20) years of age, male and e were under the General Academic Strand (GAS) and thirty two (32) or
40% are male and forty eight (48) or 60% are female. With an overall weighted mean of 3.23, the curriculum is very much helpful in preparing the students in their chosen
exits. With an overall weighted mean of 2.98, the teachers are helpful in preparing the students in their chosen exits while with an overall weighted mean of 2.75, the school
is helpful in preparing the students in their chosen exits.
INTRODUCTION
Senior High School (SHS) refers to Grade 11 and 12, the last two years of the K-12 program that DepEd has been implementing since 2012. Students begin to study in
Senior High School (SHS) the subjects that will introduce them to their preferred career path. Senior High School Program can help them to develop or improved their skills
with their core curriculum or specific tracks. Each student in Senior High School have to choose their tracks among the following choices: Accountancy Business Manage-
ment (ABM), and General Academic Strand (GAS). In this study will show or provide information about the Senior High School as perceived by the Graduates last year 2018-
2019 their chosen tracks.
Thus, the study was conducted by the researchers at Rosario National High School to know the perception of school graduates about K to 12 Program.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
1. What is the profile of the respondents as to:
a. Gender
b. Age
c. Strand
2. What is the perception of the graduates in the Senior High School program at Rosario National High School in developing the graduates in their chosen exit?
a. Curriculum
b. Teachers
c. School
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The researchers utilized the Quantitative-Description research design.
Data Gathering Instrument:
The researchers used the Survey/Questionnaire in gathering the necessary data
Research Locale
The study was conducted at Rosario National High School. The study was undertaken at Rosario National High School since the researchers are studying at Rosario Na-
tional High School. It is located at Rosario, Santiago City. The school envisions the formation and competent, creative, and community supportive among all its students,
faculty, staff and teachers.
Research Gathering Procedure
Before conducting the study, the researchers had seek permission to the principal for the approval to conduct the study. After the approval the researchers made a
questionnaire. The researchers distributed the questionnaires to the Grade 12 graduates students through the assistance of their senior high school teachers and advisers.
The gathered data was summarized, tabulated and analyzed in order to determine the perception and perceiving by the graduates and it is the main goal of the study.
Data Analysis
The data gathered from the Grade 12 graduates through a survey/questionnaire. The gathered data was analyzed through a quantitative data analysis. It is a system-
atic approach in order describe a situation or event.
The researchers used statistical tools in order to convert the collected data into numerical data. The Arithmetic Mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the
perception of the respondents. The profile of the respondents was analyzed through frequency and percentage.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Table 1. Respondents’ Strand
Section Population Percentage
Grade 12 Ruby 26 20.20
Grade 12 Sapphire 27 32.85
Grade 12 Diamond 27 37.95
Total 80 100
Table 1 showed that eighty (80) or 100 % were under the General Academic Strand.
Table 2. Age
Age Frequency Percentage
17 30 37.5
18 20 25
19 10 12.5%
20 10 12.5%
21 10 12.5%
Total 80 100
Table 2, showed that thirty (30) or 37.5% are 17 years old, twenty (20) or 25% are 18 years of age, ten (10) or 12.5% are nineteen (19) years old, ten (10) or 12.5% are 20 years
of age and ten (10) or 12.5% are 21 years old. Majority of the respondents are 17 years old.
Table 3. Frequency and Percent Distribution of the Respondents as to Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage
Male 32 40
Female 48 60
Total 80 100
Table 3 depicts that thirty two (32) or 40% are male while forty eight (48) or 60% are female. Majority of the respondents are female.
Table 4. Curriculum
INDICATORS Mean Standard Verbal Interpretation
Deviation
1. it help to improve my skills and learn a lot 3.25 0.63 Very Much Helpful
2. Basic education will ensure sufficient mastery of the core
2.75 0.6 Moderately Helpful
subjects to pursue higher education
3. Advancement of those who intend to continue studying
abroad because the curriculum is almost parallel with other 3.38 0.5 Very Much Helpful
country’s curriculum.
4. Efficiency of the subordinates by choosing the elective
3.13 0.55 Very Much Helpful
career of the graduates.
5. Effective of basic education to the student’s curriculum 3.63 0.48 Very Much Helpful
Overall Weighted Mean 3.23 Very Much Helpful
Table 4 depicts that with an overall weighted mean of 3.23, the respondents perceived that the curriculum is very much helpful in the development of the respondents’ for
their chosen exit.
Table 5 Senior High School Teachers
Standard
Indicators Mean Verbal Interpretation
Deviation
1. Teachers are well informed about the program and its im-
plementation since enough information are given by the 3.0 0.6 Moderately Helpful
administration
2. Teachers help us to improve our communication like in
2.88 0.58 Moderately Helpful
work immersion.
3. Teachers are giving us more learnings in different sub-
2.63 0.53 Moderately Helpful
jects
4. Teachers have a positive attitude to the teaching of sci-
3.13 0.63 Much Helpful
ence technology, engineering and mathematics
5. Teachers at this school are not reluctant to teach science
technology, engineering and mathematics resources is 3.25 0.65 Much Helpful
well maintained
Overall Weighted Mean 2.98 Moderately Helpful
Table 5 showed an overall weighted mean of 2.98, the Teachers are moderately helpful in developing the respondents’ for the chosen exit.
Table 6: The School
Indicators Mean Standard Verbal Interpretation
Deviation
1. It enhances knowledge and skills of the students 3.13 0.63 Much Helpful
2. It will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job
market 3.0 0.60 Moderately Helpful
3. It will prepare for higher education 2.5 0.50 Moderately Helpful
4. It will help to learn skills which are relevant to have a sus-
tainable and decent life in the future 2.75 0.55 Moderately Helpful
5. It will equip in 21st century to compete globally and can be
given recognition to work 2.38 0.48 Moderately Helpful
Overall Weighted Mean 2.75 Moderately Helpful
Table 6 revealed that the school is moderately helpful in developing the respondents’ for their chosen exit.
Conclusion
Based on the results the following conclusions were arrived at:
Majority of the respondents are twenty (20) years old, female and were under the General Academic Strand (GAS).
The respondents’ perceived that the curriculum is very much helpful in the development of the respondents’ for their chosen exit.
The respondents’ perceived that the teachers are moderately helpful in developing the respondents’ for the chosen exit.
The respondents’ perceived that he school is moderately helpful in developing the respondents’ for their chosen exit.
