COURSES | Hchs 2023

Holy Cross High School currently offers four academic tracks for those planning to pursue a college degree after completing their education. Courses offered are as follow: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine), ABM (Accounting, Business, and Management), HUMMS (Humanities and Social Sciences), and GAS (General Academic Strand).

Accountancy, Business and Management

The Grade 12 ABM students planning their field trip with Sir Ramon Sun

The ABM-12's budget for their trip to Manila

The Grade 12 ABM students selling foods and other items for their Business Assimilation class

The Grade 12 ABM students planning their field trip with Sir Ramon Sun

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This course welcomes students particularly fond of scientific and mathematical concepts . It is an empirical strand, with much calculation and analysis. The STEM strand is the perfect course for those wanting to work in fields of medicine, technology, engineering, science, and the like.

Why did you choose this strand?

I choose ABM so that it could help me in my soon to be course and that is accountancy. And, so I could relate to my parents better since they are also accountants and business people.

- Carmela France T. Ebao, Grade 12 - ABM

The reason why I chose ABM is because I have always seen myself with a future career in business. Growing up, I always felt the pressure of finding something stable for me to rely on when I stand independently in the real world. Therefore, when thinking of the best decision for my future, I think of putting up something that will not only keep me a corporate worker but a owner of my own corporate. As strands are designed and specialized to match our interests, I believe the ABM strand will help bring out my inner skills and talents the most by enabling me to show my creative, unique, and idealistic ideas so that in can teach me how to run and manage my own business. Aside from that, the ABM strand offers a variety of opportunities for future plans and goals that can give me a wider selection of professions to choose from.

- Emily S. Abeles, Grade 12 - ABM

General Academic Strand

Jasmine Miranda of grade 12-GAS finishing her tasks with focus.

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This course is tailor-made for students who have yet to decide on their future college course. GAS offers a well-rounded exposure to different subjects to give the student a better understanding of what he/she will eventually pick later on. As a result, the strand is considered the most flexible strand out of the four currently offered by the school.

Why did you choose this strand?

I choose GAS because it was recommended to me since I couldn't decide on what strand I wanted to be in.

- Jasmine Kim Miranda, Grade 12 - GAS

Humanities and Social Science

The students of Grade 12-HUMSS taking the test under Dr. Henry Sojor

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This course is for students interested in the social-sciences, literature, religion, politics, etc. It is concerned with the study of people and the world around us. HUMMS students can find meaningful careers such as teachers, lawyers, journalists, writers, policemen, or politicians.

Why did you choose this strand?

One of the reasons why I chose to take up the strand HUMSS is because I based it upon my strength which is writing and my vocality to speak up about anything I know of, I was very active in participation especially when it comes to talking and sharing of ideas with confidence during my junior high school days. I wanted to enhance those skills in writing, reading, and comprehending through the application of essays, reporting, debates, reflections, etc. The strand teaches many fundamental skills such as critical thinking, analysis, and creativity which I solely enjoy the most and I never regretted my decision of choosing this strand.

- Lara Charmaine P. Lagorra, Grade 12 - HUMSS

I chose the HUMMS subject because I believe it is the track which would allow me to shine and use my abilities to the best of my potential. Since I love writing and public speaking, I knew I belonged in this strand. Studying under HUMMS really allowed me to explore my creativity.
- Dandy Philip Lawrence F. Catada, Grade 12 - HUMSS

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The Grade 12 STEM presenting their website project to their research capstone advisor

The STEM students conducting an experiment during their Biology Class

The Grade 12 STEM presenting their website project to their research capstone advisor

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Why did you choose this strand?

Ever since I was little, it has always been my dream to take over the family business together with brother and to continue what my parents have started. The business is in need of a person who has skills and knowledge on how to handle computer systems and that is why I choose the strand STEM because it is in line with my future course in college which is IT.

-Edrik Sean A. Kho, Grade 12 - STEM

I choose the strand STEM because I wanted to venture myself to learn more on my dream courses such as culinary, nutrition, and dietetics.

- Eric Julian Sanchez, Grade 12 - STEM