03/03/2026
GOODBYE SHS STRANDS!
DepEd issued DM 012, s. 2026 directing the full implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum starting SY 2026–2027 (incoming Grade 11)—including the removal of SHS strands and the shift to clusters of electives for greater flexibility and learner choice.
Under the revised SHS program, learners can explore a wider range of subjects aligned with their interests, career goals, and developing competencies, while the four SHS exits remain: higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle-level skills development.
Clusters of Electives:
Academic Electives
• Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Sports, Health, and Wellness
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Field Experience
TechPro Electives
• Aesthetic, Wellness, and Human Care
• Agri-Fishery Business and Food Innovation
• Artisanry and Creative Enterprise
• Automotive and Small Engine Technologies
• Construction and Building Technologies
• Creative Arts and Design Technologies
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Industrial Technologies
• ICT Support and Computer Programming Technologies
• Maritime Transport