offer all electives within a cluster, and students can choose electives across multiple clusters.
Work immersion hours are significantly increased. For TechPro learners, work immersion is mandatory (320 640 hours). For Academic Track learners, work immersion is optional but recommended for those seeking immediate post secondary employment, while those pursuing higher education are recommended to take Field Exposure
Section 14. Implications for Career Guidance
Orientation must reflect the two track structure (Academic and TechPro) instead of the previous four tracks
Guidance on elective cluster selection replaces strand selection
Learners must understand the "doorway option" allowing cross track elective exploration
Career guidance must distinguish between TechPro learners (mandatory work immersion, NC pathways) and Academic Track learners (Field Exposure for higher education, optional work immersion for employment)
Orientation on competency based assessment, portfolios, micro credentials, and National Certificates (NCs) as exit evidence
For SY 2026 2027, Grade 12 learners continue under the existing SHS curriculum while receiving transition orientation (since the school is non pilot).