General Academic Strand (GAS)

Many Senior High School students are part-time workers or help out with the family business, as such, you may find it difficult to attend a traditional school with a strict schedule. Because of this, many students have had to face the tough decision of choosing between work or school, often having to sacrifice their schooling to help out with the families expenses.

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Overview of GAS

Designed to prepare students who are more inclined to general areas of study rather than specialized fields, GAS will present the option for SHS students to take their electives from specialized subjects of any other strands

The Objectives of the GAS

The GAS is ideal for those who are still undecided about which career path they want to pursue in the future. GAS aims to:

Cover various subjects and topics including Humanities, Social Sciences, Organization, and Management
Give students the freedom and ability to pursue any undergraduate program under the three other strands in the future
Develop your communication and writing skills
Learn about Empowerment Technologies

Advantages of the GAS

The GAS gives senior high school students exposure a variety of different subjects, allowing them to explore each one to see which will be the best fit for them. With GAS, students can:

Take a wide selection of subjects including Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction, And Organization Management
Enjoy a balanced mix of subjects from the other SHS strands namely HUMSS, ABM, and STEM
Make a more informed decision regarding their undergraduate program and future career path because they have learned a host of different subjects

Courses to Take After Senior High School

SHS graduates of the GAS strand can enroll in the following undergraduate courses:

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Cinema
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Possible Career Paths with the GAS

Senior high school graduates of the GAS can have successful careers as the following:

Educators
Businessmen
Lawyers
Professors
Psychologists
Doctors
Writers
Journalists
Multimedia Designers
Interior Designers
Social Workers

General Academic Strand Curriculum

Unlike other strands, the senior high school GAS gives students a more general overview on the different subjects rather than a focused approach. In this strand, students receive a holistic education that tackles subjects from each of the different strands – HUMSS, STEM, and ABM. General academic strand subjects are ideal for students who want a well-rounded educational experience that opens the doors to various career and education paths to explore after graduation. Some of the GAS strand subjects in our curriculum include:

Oral Communication in Context
Reading and Writing Skills
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
Earth and Life Science
Physical Science
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
General Mathematics
Statistics and Probability

Physical Education and Health 1 & 2
English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Research in Daily Life 1
Empowerment Technologies: ICT for Professional Tracks
Organization and Management
Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture