How to Choose the Perfect SHS Track and Strand for You
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) STRAND
The K-12 Senior High School (SHS) Program is composed of five different tracks which are Academic, Arts and Design, Sports, Technical, and Vocational. These tracks prepare students for college, universities, or even real workplaces by providing them with the necessary skills they must possess. Choosing a track is critical for a student to become highly skilled in the field in which his or her chosen track is related, especially if the student wishes to work immediately after graduation from SHS. Always choose the track that you want when selecting your senior high strand. It is critical for us SHS students to gain additional knowledge and to proceed directly to our dream course before graduating from SHS. Every student in Senior High School should choose among the given tracks, namely Academic Track, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, Sports Track, and Arts & Design Track. The academic track includes four strands: ABM, HUMSS, STEM, and GAS. In selecting your strand in senior high, it's critical to think about what subjects or topics you excel at. Knowing what areas you are proficient in can help you make the best decision. If you're good at communicating, HUMMS might be a good fit for you. If you're good with numbers, ABM or STEM are the right paths for you to pursue to further your numerical abilities. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRACKS AND STRANDS(This will help you decide which track is best for you.)1. ACADEMIC TRACKThe Academic Track is one of the four tracks offered in the Senior High School program of the Philippine’s K-12 Basic Education Curriculum. It is intended for students who want to pursue higher education after they graduate in senior high. There are four Academic Track strands, namely Accountancy Business and Management (ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strands.You have four strands to choose from:WHAT IS ABM?ABM stands for Accountancy, Business and Management strand. (ABM) strand focuses on the basic concepts of financial management, business management, corporate operations, and all things that are accounted for. The ABM Strand is for those who plan to take up business-related courses in higher education or engage in business, entrepreneurship, and other business-related careers.The Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand would focus on the basic concepts of financial management, business management, corporate operations, and all things that are accounted for. ABM can also lead you to careers on management and accounting which could be sales manager, human resources, marketing director, project officer, bookkeeper, accounting clerk, internal auditor, and a lot more.WHAT IS STEM?STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics strand. Through the STEM strand, senior high school students are exposed to complex mathematical and science theories and concepts which will serve as a foundation for their college courses.WHAT IS HUMSS? Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS). The HUMSS strand in senior high school is designed to effectively prepare students who seek to pursue a college degree in liberal education. HUMSS courses cover a variety of subjects, looking at the world and its people from various points of view. The learning activities are directed towards the development of critical thinking.WHAT IS GAS?General Academic Strand (GAS). General Academic Strand caters students who are not yet sure of what course or degree they want to take in college. This strand was designed so that indecisive learners can proceed with any college program. This strand contains courses that are connected to the other strands. As a result, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a variety of interests. Social Sciences, Disaster Preparedness, Humanities, and other areas are among the GAS strand courses and subjects. It is designed for students who are undecided about what course or degree they wish to pursue in college.
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The Objectives of the ABM Strand
The ABM strand curriculum was constructed to shape senior high school students that want to forge their own paths in the areas of accountancy, business, and entrepreneurship. Students enrolled in ABM for Senior High can expect to:- Gain valuable skills expected of their field, such as basic accounting, financial management, and commerce
- Exude confidence in the accomplishment of their projects and assignments in their ABM strand courses, which they can carry over once they dive into their future careers
- Engage in business simulation and be exposed to the different types of decisions business managers face regularly.
It is our goal to challenge our students through their ABM strand courses to be articulate, have strong analytical skills and build teamwork to become successful business managers or owners in the future.
The ABM strand equips senior high school students with the necessary skills and knowledge from the converging subject matter of Accounting, Business, and Management to maximize their business-mindedness and set them up for success. Enrolling in the ABM Strand yields the following benefits:
- Builds up the confidence of senior high school students when communicating their ideas, allowing them to have more faith in their concepts and ingenuity during their projects in their ABM courses
- Instills values of honesty and good business practice that are necessary for a field that deals with finances and business relations, while adopting a mindset that actively seeks solutions for any crisis that comes their way
- Hones their math skills for quick and transparent computations that will allow them to make sound business decisions and perform accounting duties with attention to detail and accuracy down the line when entering their careers