CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Nowadays, choosing a senior high school strand is one of the most

challenging decisions that junior high school students will have to face. Decisions

require a defined choice between two or more alternatives course of action that are

available. It is important to choose a strand wisely, because the strand that they will

choose will serve as their training ground before they enter the college. “Making a

decisions implies that there are alternatives choices to be considered, and in such a

case we want not only to identify as many of these alternatives as possible but to

choose the one that best fits with our goals, objectives, desired, values, and so on”

(Harris, 1980) In fact, knowing one’s interest will land on the right career that are

right for them. For every student choosing the best strand can be a difficult decision

as well as thinking about their future career. Some students do know exactly the

strand that they want to pursue while others don’t. Choosing an appropriate career is

very important for every individual as it helps to determine their future ahead.

On the other hand, students undergo an intricate process, where they should

consider factors that would affect their overall decisions such as the social economic

status, parents, job opportunities, academic performance, personal interest, many

other aspects to forcefully in the not too distinct future.

Often-times, this leads to confusion, doubts, undecided that results in

unemployment that will cause a misfit the career that they’ve pursued. According to

Digos (2016), your guide to choosing your course is all about passion. Your passion
for your course and for your future career. Because the secret to happiness is being

able to love whatever it is you do in life.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aimed to determine the JHS student’s preferred strand on senior

high school and their opinion about its implementation.

Specifically, the study wants to know the answered by the following questions:

1. What is the socioeconomic profile of the JHS students in terms of?

1.1 Age:

1.2 Sex:

1.3 Grade level:

2. Is there any factors affects the students in choosing their referred strand for senior

high school?

2.1 Family:

2.2 Peers:

2.3 Others:

 What are these factors that have the most impact to their decisions?

 What do these factors least affect their decisions?

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

This study was only limited to JHS students in SIIS. This study mainly

focused on the factors such as Family, Peers, Others.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study will be beneficial to the learners. The learner must choose the

right strand for them to have a successful life. Learning is not about studying but it is

also enjoying the things that you’ve achieved. This study will be a big help to those

who are still undecided about the strand that they will choose.

With this study the students will recognize that at an early age they must

have a stable mind to determine what strand they are going to choose, so that they

won’t regret in their entire life.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS

SENIOR- HGH SCHOOL PARENT
TRACK CHOSEN BY JHS
STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES
PERSONAL INTEREST

Figure 1. A Schematic Presentation Showing the Relationship Between

the Independent and Dependent Variables of the Study.

 This describes how research work affects the socio-economic status, job

opportunities, academic performances, and personal interest of the students with the

first box on the left as the independent variable and the right box where the direction

of the arrow points is the dependent variables. On the other hand, the arrow is the

cause or a bridge that indicates how research affects the socio-economic status, job

opportunities, academic performances and personal interest of the students

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

There are some factors that impact the students from high school seniors’

decision in what path they should take

A career choice is very important because it helps you in many ways. Career

growth is crucial for personal and professional development. According to (Felix Lee,

2023), Career growth is crucial for personal and professional development. It allows

individuals to continuously improve their skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay

competitive in the job market. Moreover, career growth provides financial stability by

opening up opportunities for higher-paying positions. Furthermore, it leads to

increased job satisfaction as individuals feel a sense of achievement and fulfillment

when they see progress in their careers. Overall, investing in career growth is

essential for long-term success and happiness in the workplace.

One decent decision that a person will do can make a huge impact in his or

her life. Decision-making happens in people, and some are for their future. This

career choice requires mature and severe discussion since their choice will decide.

(Albia set al., 2016), career selection is one of many important choice students will
make in determining future. Personality plays a crucial part in choosing the right

course. Students must take seriously the role grades play in limiting opportunities in

the future (Splaver, 2000). He also stated, “It is important for you to have a good

understanding of yourself, your personality, if you are to make intelligent upcoming

plans”. Bandura et al. (2002).

Opportunity can be a factor for students. Opportunity may influence how

students have perceived their future in terms of the reasonable probability of a future

in particular career fields. The issue of poverty has played an important determining

role in the opportunities available to all.

An academic resource is a factor that influences the predisposition and

search stages of the college choice process (Cabrera & Nasa, 2000). According to

some research, High School academic factors have an impact on the college choice

process of all students, with the greatest impact on minority and low SES students

(Rowe, 2002).

Socioeconomic status is a factor that influences the predisposition, search,

and choice stages of the college choice process (Cabrera & Nasa, 2000). Paulsen

(1990) noticed that when tuition expenses, room and board costs, and distance from

home increased; the college option became less attractive to students. However,

these effects are significantly bigger for students at lower income levels with lower

ability. At higher levels of student income and aptitude, these effects. Become less

important (Paulsen, 1990, p. 27). Hossler (2000), reviewing several meta-analyses

on the effects of financial aid on enrollment choice.

 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter discussed the methods or procedures in the study. It simply

described the following of: research design, research setting, research procedure,

research instruments. The methodology is specifically selected to get reliable and

coherent output to get accurate and objective data of the determinants of senior high

school track and factors affecting

RESEARCH DESIGN

This study is more to find the factors affecting the students of choosing a

strand. This method often involves the use of surveys or questionnaires to collect

taps from participants.

Through a survey questionnaire, the researchers will answer the

determinants of senior high school track and its factor. Using the tool, it also

determines the analysis of participants satisfaction outcomes. This method often

involved the use of surveys of questionnaires to collect data from participants

RESEARCH SETTINGS

This research will be conducted in San Isidro Integrated School located in

Zone 6, San Isidro Alae, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon

The school can be only seen when you enter the gate. The school is next to

the covered court.

 Source: Google Map

Figure 1: The location of San Isidro Integrated School

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRES

To the Respondents,

We are currently conducting our research paper entitled; “Exploring the determinants

of Senior High School track: factors affecting the preferences among the Junior High School

in San Isidro Integrated School” as a partial fulfillment of our English requirements. In this

light, we humbly requesting for your time and effort to go over this questionnaire as your

responses will be very much helpful in achieving the purpose of my research. Rest assured

that the information you will provide will be kept confidential and will be used for research

purposes only. Thank you!

Part I. Socio-Demographic Profile

Name:

Directions: Below are statements to describe your socio-demographic profile. Put a

check mark (/) in the appropriate column corresponding to your personal data.

1. Age

[ ] Under 18

[ ] 18-24

2. Sex :

[ ] Male

[ ] Female

[ ] Non-binary

[ ] Prefer not to say

3. Grade level :
4. How many people live in your household?

[]1

[]2

[]3

[]4

[ ] 5 or more

5. What is your household’s approximate annual income in a month?

[ ] Less than P20,000

[ ] P20,000 – P39,999

[ ] P40,000 – P59,999

[ ] P60,000 – P79,999

[ ] P80,000 – P99,999

[ ] P100,000 or more

[ ] Prefer not to say

Part 2
Direction: Read each statement carefully and indicate your answer by checking the
column of your choice. Use the following options:

A. Socioeconomic status
Indicators A. B. C. D. E.

1. I

choose this

strand based

on my

parent’s

income

2. I

choose the

strand based

on tuition

cost.

3. I

choose the

strand based

on

scholarship

opportunities

4. I

choose the

strand that

would not
 cause

financial

stress for my

parents

5. I

choose the

strand that

would not

stress my

oarent work.

B. Parent

Indicators A. B. C. D. E.

1. I

consider my

parents

career in

choosing my

senior high

school strand

2. I

choose my

srand based

on my
 parents

preferences

3. My

parents

pushed me to

enroll in the

specific

strand

4. I

choose the

strand out of

my

parents

influence

C. Academic performances

Indicators A. B. C. D. E.

1. I

choose a

strand based

on my

stability

2. I

choose the

strand based
on it’s

demand

3. I

Choose the

strand that

available on

my will

4. I

choose the

strand inline

on my skill

5. I

choose the

strand that is

interesting in

my academic

skill

D. Personal interest

Indicators A. B. C. D. E.

1. I

choose based

on my desire
2. I

consider my

capabilities

in choosing

the SHS

school

3. I

choose out of

my own will

4. My

personality

and habits

are suited to

track I

choosed

5, I choose

the strand

that fits my

skill and

interest
E. Peer

Indicators A. B. C. D. E.

1. I was

influenced

by my

classmates

2. I am

afraid to be

left out by

my friends

3. My

friend’s

decision is

my decision

as well

4. I

talked to my

friend

before

choosing a

strand

5. My

peer group
 and we

shared the

same

preferences

RESEARCH PROCEDURE

RESPONDENTS AND SAMPLING PROCEDURE

Grade Level Total Students Total Respondents

Grade 7 30 15

Grade 8 34 17

Grade 9 38 19

Grade 10 25 15

Total 127 66

The study targets students currently enrolled at San Isidro Integrated School (SIIS)

GATHERING DATA

The researchers will ask permission to conduct a study for all students and

we researchers also provided a letter of confirmation from their advisers to inform

them that there will be a survey to happen. The researchers will select every JHS

student from each section to answer the survey questionnaires. The respondents will

be instructed properly upon answering.

 The questionnaires will use face-to-face survey, so that the answers of each

respondent will easily calculate and gather at the same time.

THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY LETTER

Date:

Name:

San Isidro Integrated School

Zone 6, San Isidro Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

RE: Permission to validate questionnaires

Dear Ma’am/ Sir,

We are researchers from Grade 10 Makabayan, are currently working on

quantitative research entitled “Exploring the determinants of senior-high school track:

factors affecting the preferences among the junior high school in San Isidro

Integrated School” The main objective of the said research is to identify the factors

and determinants of it.

 Regarding this, may we request your valuable time and expertise in the field

for the validation of the content of our questionnaires. The reason for this request is

to check whether the questionnaires is accurate and parallel to the main problem

and objective of our research.

Respectfully,

SHEREE AMIRA T. BORONGAN

Research Leader

Noted by:

MARIA JANICE B. MANOOY

Research Adviser

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

The researchers will use scaling questionnaires, and it’s referred to as

ranking question the searchers are presented an option for respondent to rank the

available answer. To the question on the scale of given range which is (A)

Represented “Strongly Agree”, (B)” Agree”, (C)” Disagree”, (D)” Strongly Disagree”,

and (E)” Undecided” This way on answering questions for gathering will be easier to

collect.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

For this study, the following terms used were operationally defined for clarity

and better understanding:

Socioeconomic - relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic

factors

Determinants - a factor which decisively affects nature or the outcome of

something.

Factors - a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

Quantitative - relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something

rather than its quality.

Camaraderie - mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time

together.
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REASONS_FOR_CHOOSING_ABM_TRACK_GROUP_2_MEMBERS_Reasons_for

_choosing_ABM_track
 DEDICATION

We would like to give thanks to the people who served as our back and tail, who

encouraged us, and also who guide as work on this study.

This research is dedicated to all those who have nurtured our passion for knowledge

and exploration.

To our peers, thank you for your collaboration, camaraderie, and shared moments

of discovery we cherish the bonds we’ve formed along the way.

To our family, your unwavering support has been our strength, we are grateful for

the sacrifices y’all made and the love you’ve shown, which have allowed us to

pursue our dreams.

To our beloved teacher, who supported us and guided us as we worked on our

study and to our mentors, whose wisdom and encouragement has been the guiding

light on our journey.

To our Almighty GOD, who gives us the right way for us to not be tempted by

anything else and encouragement to finish for what we started.

Lastly, I dedicated this study to the future generation of researchers and thinkers,

may you find the inspiration of your pursuit of knowledge.

EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF SENIOR-HIGH SCHOOL TRACK:

FACTORS AFFECTING THE PREFERENCES AMONG THE JUNIOR HIGH

SCHOOL IN SAN ISIDRO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

A Research Paper

Presented to the Faculty of San Isidro Integrated School

San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

In partial Fulfillment

of the requirements for English 10

Arado, John Bert

Borongan, Sheree Amira

Pacana, Alhea Grace

Priego, Baby Shane

Sumagang, Pricess Amber

Tilacas, Keanne

Yana, Princess Lyza

MARCH 2025
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This research would not have been possible without the support and help from many

people. We would like to thank GOD for giving us good health and strength to reach

this far. We would like to thank Ms. Maria Janice B. Manooy for mentoring and the

guidance that she provided to us while we were completing this project. We would

like to acknowledge financial support that we received from our parents and for our

internet.

It would not have been possible to accomplish this without the on-going love and

support from our friends and family. We would like to thank you for the comments

and suggestions.
 RESEARCH ABSTRACT

With the problems that we’ve faced by our country in terms of education, the

researchers have made a move to pursue this study. In our study we concluded four

(4) major factors which were the basis of this study, socioeconomic status, parent,

academic performances, personal interest. This study aims to find significant

differences between the career choice factors and the gender of our respondents.

The research will be conducted in San Isidro Integrated School and its respondents

were every JHS students, ranging from 20-25 per section

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………………......I

Research Abstract…………………………………………………………….………….....II

CHAPTER 1: The problem and its background

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………I

Background of the

study………………………………………………………………………………………. II

Conceptual

framework………………………………………………………………………………...…III

Statement of the problem………………………………………………………………… IV

Significance of the study……………………………………………………………….......V

Scope and

limitations……………………………………………………………………………………VI

CHAPTER 2: Review of related literature

Review of related literature………………………………………………………………VII

CHAPTER 3: Research methodology

Research design…………………………………………………………………………VII

Research settings………………………………………………………………………. VIII

Research procedure………………………………………………………………………IX

The reliability and validity letter………………………………………………………… .X

Research

instruments………………………………………………………………………………….XI

Definition of terms……………………………...............…………………………………XII

References………………………………………………………………………………XIII
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: John Bert P. Arado

ADDRESS: Zone-6, San Isidro Alae, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon

AGE: 16

SEX: Male

DATE OF BIRTH: October 31, 2008

PLACE OF BIRTH: Manolo Fortich Bukidnon

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 09532512498

EMAIL ADDRESS:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Alae Central Elementary School

2020-2021

HIGHSCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

2022-Present
 CIRRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: Sheree Amira T. Borongan

ADDRESS: Zone 6 Saan Isidro Alae Manolo Fortich Bukidnon

AGE: 16

SEX: Female

DATE OF BIRTH: Deember 30 November 09 2008

PLACE OF BIRTH: Bugo Misamis Oriental

CIVIL STATUS: Single

EMAIL ADDRESS: Bshereeamira@Gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Kauswagan Central School

2020-2021

HIGH SCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

2022-Present
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

NAME: Princess Lyza O. Yana

ADDRESS: Zone 6 San Isidro Integrated School

AGE: 15

SEX: Female

DATE OF BIRTH: April 27, 2009

PLACE OF BIRTH: Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 093627112480

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Alae Central Elementary School

Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2020-2021

HIGHSCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2022-Present
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: Alhea Grace C. Pacana

ADDRESS: Zone 6 Lunocan

AGE: 16

SEX: Female

DATE OF BIRTH: July 16, 2008

PLACE OF BIRTH:

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 09630573221

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Sta Rita Asturias Cebu

2020-2021

HIGHSCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

2022-Present
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: Baby Shane B. Priego

ADDRESS: Zone 4. Mambatangan, Manolo Frtich, Bukidnon

AGE: 20 years old

SEX: Female

DATE OF BIRTH: December 30, 2004

PLACE OF BIRTH: Tambong, Oriental Mindoro

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 09602216112

EMAIL ADRESS: yuigorg18@gmail.com

CHILDREN: Khalix Jhay P. Bejec, Adeline Faye P. Bejec

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Alae Central Elementary School

Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2020-2021

SECONDARY: San Isidro Integrated School

San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2022-Present
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

NAME: Princess Amber Faith C. Sumagang

ADDRESS: Zone 6< San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich,

Bukidnon

AGE: 15

SEX: Female

DATE OF BIRTH: Provinvial, Malaybalay

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 09944540295

EMAIL ADDRESS: ambersumagang7@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Kibalabag Elemntary School Silae

2020-2021

HIGHSCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

S.Y. 2024-2025
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

NAME: Keanne Riste D. Tilacas

ADDRESS: Zone 6 San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich,

Bukidnon

AGE: 15

SEX: Male

DATE OF BIRTH: March 14, 2009

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CONTACT NUMBER: 09552605595

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: Alae Central Elementary School

Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2020-2021

HIGHSCHOOL: San Isidro Integrated School

San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2022-Present