ACADEMIC TRACK

ACADEMIC TRACK
Choosing this track means you are looking forward to go to college.

This track will help you prepare yourself for the subject specialization of the college course you will take
in the future.

You have four strands in this track to choose from below.

GENERAL ACADEMIC STRAND (GAS)

While the other strands are career-specific, the General Academic Strand is great for students who are
still undecided on which track to take. You can choose electives from the different academic strands
under this track. These subjects include Humanities, Social Sciences, Applied Economics, Organization
and Management, and Disaster Preparedness.

WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

Some subjects offered are Humanities, Social Sciences, Applied Economics, Organization and
Management, and Disaster Preparedness.

Humanities

Making a Da Vinci in you? Humanities can be any of the specialized subjects in the Humanities and Social
Sciences (HumSS) Strand. This could be Creative Writing / Malikhaing Pagsulat; Introduction to World
Religions and Belief Systems; Creative Nonfiction; Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in 21st
Century Culture.

See: curriculum

Social Science

Want to become the next President? Social Science subjects can be Philippine Politics and Governance;
Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship; Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences;
Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences.

See: curriculum

Applied Economics
Gearing up to be the new Mareng Winnie? Applied Economics will discuss basic economic problems of
the country; analyze market structures; and study strategies to minimize negative impact and maximize
positive impact of businesses in the community.

See: curriculum

Organization and Management

Thinking of managing an enterprise? Organization and Management introduces students to analytical

tools like Political Economic Social and Technological (PEST) and Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities
and Threats (SWOT) that can be used when starting business ventures.

See: curriculum

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

Seeing yourself as Mang Tani? Through Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, students will analyze
disasters from different perspectives; explain and differentiate disasters; and identify areas that are
exposed and prone to destructive calamities.

See: curriculum

If you are still looking for the right strand or if you already have made a decision, you can take electives
from the specialized subject of any other Track or Strand to help you with your choice.

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES STRAND (HUMSS)
The HUMMS strand is designed for those who wonder what is on the other side of the wall. In other
words, you are ready to take on the world and talk to a lot of people. This is for those who are
considering taking up journalism, communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-
related courses in college.
If you take this strand, you could be looking forward to becoming a teacher, a psychologist, a lawyer, a
writer, a social worker, or a reporter someday. This strand focuses on improving your communication
skills. Oh! And priesthood is a choice in here too!

WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

While it is true that the HUMMS means less math and less numbers, this does not mean that this strand
is ‘easier’ than other strands. Part of the curriculum includes introduction to world religions, Philippine
and world literature, political and community development specialization subjects, and more.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Communication Arts

With various communication disciplines, techniques, and skills learned from the strand, you can become
a diplomat, a journalist, a writer, a lawyer among others.

Economics and Sociology

If you’ve got the guts and ideals to go into politics, civic leadership, or community work, the HUMMS got
you covered. You can also be involved with careers on history, public administration, social work,
anthropology, environmental planning, or theology.

Education

Possible careers under the HUMMS track also include professionals on literature, philosophy, guidance
counselling, linguistics, Philippine Studies, and English. At the HUMMS curriculum, you will deal with
human experiences through which your lessons would be developed.

Psychology

Other fields that you could qualify are psychotherapy, market research, criminology, and military
science.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS STRAND
(STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are intertwining disciplines when applied in the real
world. The difference of the STEM curriculum with the other strands and tracks is the focus on advanced
concepts and topics.

Under the track, you can become a pilot, an architect, an astrophysicist, a biologist, a chemist, an
engineer, a dentist, a nutritionist, a nurse, a doctor, and a lot more. Those who are also interested in
Marine Engineering should take this track.

WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

Earth Science

STEM will offer you a subject on Earth Science that would discuss continental drift, index fossils, and
renewable energy. This program would also help you identify areas that vulnerable to disasters,
interpret hazard maps, and learn the proper use of hydrometereological tools.

Pre-Calculus and Basic Calculus

Take out your calculators and get a piece of paper. This should be your starter pack for your Pre-Calculus
and Basic Calculus classes. These are all essential once you take your bachelor course on Mathematics or
Engineering.

Physics

Physics classes will explain the various phenomenons that are happening around us. You can also try
magic tricks of kinematics, momentum, impulse, and a lot more. Also take into account the various
thermodynamic concepts, oscillations, gravity among others.
You will also learn to identify the different species of monkeys or take part with environment
conservationists in saving Earth. Through the STEM curriculum, you can be an Eco Warrior!

See: curriculum

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Agriculture

For the people who love being outdoors, STEM is the track for you! You can get degrees varying from
agricultural engineering, animal science, food technology, horticulture, forestry to veterinary medicine.

Engineering

Subjects under STEM are tailor fitted to courses such as civil engineering, chemical engineering,
computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics & communication engineering, industrial
engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Health Care

Anatomy and Physiology just got easy with the STEM curriculum specialized subjects of chemistry and
biology. Your future might hold you as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dentist, or
medical technologist. I can already see that white coat on you!

Information Technology

Equipped with the basic essentials to survive the rapid global IT marketplace, look forward to get that
degree on Computer Science, Computer Technology, and Information Technology as a STEM student.

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics and Science is the heart of the STEM curriculum. Different technical career paths are open
for you to take on. Various industries such as banking, civil service, financial services, consulting, and
retail can become your playground in the future.

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ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS
AND MANAGEMENT STRAND
(ABM)
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 ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THIS STRAND?

ABM subjects will equip you with skills in statistics, economics, and accounting fundamentals, and also
prep you for your college classes with baseline knowledge on management, marketing, and business
ethics.
See: curriculum

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SHS?

Accountancy

Getting accountancy is not left to just being an accountant. You can become an accounts payable clerk,
bookkeeper, budget analyst, internal auditor, chief financial officer among others.

Business Administration

Get on board with other various tracks in the corporate setting like loan officer, administrative assistant,
community-service manager, market-research analyst, financial adviser, and even become a statistician.

Agribusiness

This means agriculture-related activities that put farmers, processors, distributors, and consumers
within a market system of agricultural products. The Department of Trade and Industry eyes in
transforming agricultural farming into a thriving agribusiness-driven sector.