THE SENIOR high school curriculum will be rationalized, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Tuesday.

“So, ito lang iyong basics na inutos sa atin ng Pangulo. Iyong pag-rationalize noong senior high school curriculum,” Angara said.

DepEd is planning to make other subjects voluntary or elective.

“Hindi natin sila babawasan ng kukunin nila pero gagawin nating voluntary or elective na lang siya,” Angara said.

“So, gagawa tayo ng core for all four tracks na common na iyon ang kahit anong gawin ng bata he is well-equipped – may reading and writing skills siya; may communications skills siya; may personal development or soft skills siya; may physical education siya – so, he’s a well-rounded person kahit anong gawin niya at may foundational skills siya,” he added.

Angara said the student’s electives and chosen track must also complement.