Under Joint Memorandum OM-OSEC-OUOPS-2025-01-03133, the official list of pilot schools for the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Program for SY 2025–2026 has been released and we are proud to announce that Nuestra Senora De Guia Academy is one of the CHOSEN PILOT SCHOOLS!

The Strengthened SHS Curriculum simplifies the previous system by removing the strand-based setip (e.g. HUMSS, STEM, ABM). Instead, students now choose between two tracks only: Academic and Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL).

Within the Academic track, subjects from former strands (HUMSS, STEM, ABM) are integrated. (e.g. Agriculture, Beauty Care, SMAW, Food Processing, etc).

The curriculum is now organized into three subject categories:

Core Subjects

Academic Electives

TechPro (TVL) Electives

Applied and Specialized subjects are now referred to as "electives."

Key Features and Benefits:

- Reduced Core Subjects - From 17 core subjects, the number is trimmed down to 5: Effective Communication, Life Skills, General Mathematics, General Science, and Philippine History and Society.

- Enhanced Industry Readiness - Especially for TVL students, the final semester of Grade 12 is now dedicated to immersion or on-the-job training (OJT), improving job readiness and competitiveness.

- Flexible Subject Choices - Students are given "Doorway Options," allowing them to select electives that align with their intended college courses.

For example, a student aiming for engineering can take Math-focused electives. They may also cross between tracks, such as Academic students taking TVL electives and vice versa.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This new curriculum takes effect starting with incoming Grade 11 students in School Year 2025-2026. Current Grade 12 students will continue with the existing curriculum.

We hope this clarifies the changes and helps parents and students prepare for the transition. SHS is not being removed - It's being improved.

Together, let’s embrace this exciting journey toward a future-ready education and build a brighter tomorrow for all learners.

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