SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY, INC.

Bugasong, Antique, Philippines

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM

This chapter presents the Background of the Study, Conceptual Framework,

Statement of the Problem, Significance of the Study, Scope and Limitation, and

Definition of Terms.

Rationale and Background of the Study

A graduate is a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a

course of study as in an institution. (Dictionary. com) Being a high school graduate

means a person can go to a higher form of education or college. After they graduate from

their high school, what happens to them afterwards is rarely monitored by their high

school Alma Mater.

Tracer study or graduate survey is a survey (in written or oral form) of graduates

from educational institutions. (Schomburg, 2016) Tracer study is a method which is

primarily intended to locate graduates of their academic institution in order to collect data

and update information about their present statuses. Graduate surveys provide rich

experience about the whereabouts of graduates, which might help to broaden perspective

among administrators, faculty and students. It is likewise a regulating document

efficiency and support on the demographic profile of the school that can be measured

through the quality of graduates.

For the past 62 years, Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) has provided high-quality of

education and produced numerous globally-competitive individuals. However, due to this

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large quantity of graduates, information about the whereabouts of graduates are limited

and beyond the school’s grasp. SJA lacks documentation on the graduate and alumni

profile, hence this tracer study.

In an effort to trace and track the possible earliest graduates of Saint Joseph

Academy, the researchers will conduct a tracer study on the 1961 to 1970 high school

graduates of the aforementioned institution.

In this study, the researchers will determine the condition of the graduates through

learning their personal, educational and employment backgrounds.

Conceptual Framework

The Conceptual Framework of this study is presented through the Conceptual

SJA High School Graduates from

Paradigm.
1961 to 1970

 Socio-Demographic Profile Profile of SJA High School

Graduates from 1961 to 1970
 Educational Background
 Employment Status
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Figure 1 shows the relationship of the variables in the study. The independent variable in

the study includes the Socio-Demographic Profile, Educational Background and

Employment Status of SJA High School Graduates from 1961 to 1970. The dependent

variable in the study is the Profile of SJA High School Graduates from 1961 to 1970.

Statement of the Problem

This study primarily aims to determine the profile of Saint Joseph Academy High

School Graduates from 1961 to 1970.

Specifically, this study seeks to know the following:

1. The Socio-Demographic Profile of SJA High School Graduates from 1961 to

1970.

1.1 Name

1.2 Age

1.3 Gender

1.4 Civil Status

1.4.1 Single

1.4.2 Married

1.4.3 Widowed
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1.4.4 Separated

1.5 Current Address

1.6 Contact Number

1.7 E-mail Address

2. The Educational Background of SJA High School Graduates from 1961 to

1970.

2.1 Year Graduated in SJA

2.2 Highest Educational Attainment

2.2.1 Secondary

2.2.2 Tertiary

2.2.3 Masters

2.2.4 Doctoral

2.3 Course/Degree of Specialization

2.4 Name of Institution

2.5 Year Graduated

3. The Employment Status of SJA High School Graduates from 1961 to 1970.

3.1 Status

3.1.1 Employed

3.1.2 Unemployed

3.1.3 Never Employed

3.2 If employed:

3.2.1 Permanent

3.2.2 Contractual
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3.2.3 Self-Employed

3.2.4 Name of Organization/Business

3.2.5 Address

3.2.6 Position

3.2.7 Employment Date

3.2.8 Length of Service

3.2.9 Monthly Salary Rate/Income

3.3 Reason/s why Respondent is Unemployed/Never Employed

3.3.1. Family Reasons

3.3.2. Health Related Reasons

3.3.3. No job opportunities

3.3.4 Did not look for a job

3.3.5 Others

Significance of the Study

This study will be beneficial to the following:

Saint Joseph Academy. As a research rooted to the academic institution, the

study will be significant to SJA itself. Through the evaluation of the graduates’ status, the

school will be able recognize its academic hardships and hold record of the graduates’

profile for future uses.

Administration. That they may keep in touch with and foster relationship and

partnership with its former graduates.

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Students. That the study will serve as an eye opener for students on how they are

being valued even after they graduate from Saint Joseph Academy.

Future Researchers. That they may use this study as a reference for their future

studies especially in the tracing of the institution’s graduates.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study will trace the Saint Joseph Academy High School Graduates from

1961 to 1970 only and does not include earlier or later batches.

This study will focus on the personal, educational and employment background of

Saint Joseph Academy High School Graduates from 1961 to 1970 and aims to cover all

graduates whether they are abroad or locally-based.

Definition of Terms

For clarity and precision, the key terms that will be used in this study were given

operational meaning.

Graduate. A graduate is a person who has received a degree or diploma on

completing a course of study as in an institution. (Dictionary. com)

Tracer Study. A survey of graduates from educational institutions. (Schomburg,

2016)
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Socio-Demographic Profile. refers to the characteristics of the graduates. (Gesis.

Org)

Educational Background. Refers to all the education a person had undergone.

(Ling, 2016)

Employment Status. Refers to all the employment matters a person have

undergone. (Ling, 2016)