AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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THIS <strong>GUIDE</strong>BOOK IS NOT FOR SALE.<br />
Table of Contents<br />
1: Getting <strong>to</strong> Know SHS: SHS Basics<br />
What is Senior High School (SHS)?<br />
What’s in it for me?<br />
Can I go straight <strong>to</strong> college after I complete Grade 10?<br />
What if I don’t want <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> SHS?<br />
What are the benefits of SHS?<br />
Will SHS ensure employment when I graduate?<br />
2: Paying for SHS: The Voucher Program<br />
How much will SHS cost? What will Mama and Papa pay for?<br />
What if I want <strong>to</strong> transfer <strong>to</strong> a private or non-DepEd SHS?<br />
Do Grade 10 completers from private schools also get a voucher?<br />
What can I do with the voucher?<br />
Will my voucher allow me <strong>to</strong> choose schools?<br />
Is the voucher a real piece of paper? What does the voucher look like?<br />
So it’s like money!<br />
So it’s like tuition money!<br />
How much is my voucher worth?<br />
Does my voucher have an expiration date?<br />
How do I get my voucher?<br />
3: Getting Ready for SHS: The SHS Curriculum<br />
Define curriculum.<br />
Tell me about the SHS curriculum.<br />
Do I have <strong>to</strong> pick a track right away?<br />
Why do some subjects sound like college courses?<br />
I’m still not sure what track <strong>to</strong> take.<br />
Why aren’t all tracks available in all schools?<br />
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