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The general objective of the study is to determine the relationship between the learning environment and academic performance of grade eight students in public secondary schools in San Jose City, Philippines. The researcher used the descriptive method of research. Random sampling was used in selecting 312 respondents. A locally prepared combination of the open-ended and scaled questionnaire was used as the survey instrument. Data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. In looking at the relationship of the profile of the respondents to the environment, the result shows that age (r=.141*) and size of the family (r=.224**) were positive and significantly correlated. In determining the relationship of the school location to the profiles, hobbies, and interests of t the respondents, the result shows that it was negatively correlated with "other" (r=.125*) hobbies. A negative correlation was shown between the hobby of doing assignments (r=-.124*) to peacefulness and orderliness of the community of the respondents. Support of the family with regards to the education of the respondents was found to have a negative and significant correlation with the interest of the respondents in watching movies (r=-.168**).Moreover, the completeness and functionality of the school laboratories show a positive effect on the interest of the respondents in watching movies (r=.121*). Also, the type of community (r=.113*) exhibited a positive and significant effect with the utilization of the school laboratories. The classroom environment was also found to have a positive and significant correlation with age (r=.136*), the hobby of reading books (r=.112*), and recreation of hanging out with friends (r=.175**). Negative correlation, on the other hand, shows a negative correlation with doing a project (r=-.152**). In correlating the profiles and interests of the respondents to the academic performance, it can be seen that gender (r=.193**) and mothers' occupation (r=-.131*) show positive and negative correlation respectively. The learning environment of the respondents could contribute to the academic performance of the respondents as shown in the following table. The result shows that parent relationship (r=-.142*), school laboratory (r=-.157**), and school location (r=.158*) have a significant effect on the GPAs of the respondents.

To inform the policy-making officers of the Open High School Program of San Jose City National High School (SJCNHS) San Jose City, Philippines, the researcher conducted a study to evaluate the program after almost 4 years of implementation. The study utilized a survey method to quantify the observation of the teachers and the perception of the learners. In terms of the sociodemographic profile of the OHSP learners, the age of the learners seems to cluster around the 14-16 age bracket meaning most of the learners are still within the age bracket of those in the regular class. It also reveals that there are about an even number of males and females. In terms of grade level, there are fewer Grade 7 learners that are enrolled in the program. The majority of the OHSP learners come from a family with unstable jobs. Further analysis shows that most of the OHSP learners' parents are working as a farmhand or has a small-scale business. In terms of parents' educational attainment, the data suggest that a large majority of the parents are high school graduates. In terms of family income, data shows that a substantial chunk of the families of OHSP learners did not reach the poverty threshold set by National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). In several siblings, the data reflects that majority of the OHSP learners come from small families. The results also suggest that OHSP learners seek assistance and even let others accomplish tasks intended for them and learners prefer to do the task when the deadline is near, a result of low motivation in accomplishing the task. According to teachers surveyed, OHSP learners require constant supervision to accomplish a given task. In informal reading inventory, the results also show that majority of the OHSP learners are classified as Frustration learners. For teacher's assessment of learner's compliance on modules, the data reveals that a majority of the learners in OHSP are failing to submit their requirements half of the time. With regards to the attendance, tardiness, and grades as academic indicators for assessing the progress of a learner in school, the result suggests that out of the 7 classes of the OHSP on average OHSP learners only attended four and half times. While tardiness is not a big problem. For the average grade, it indicates that they are not high-performing students. In the correlation analysis between experiences of learners with their sociodemographic profile, a negative correlation was found between having difficulty in complying with requirements and Grade Level (r=-.284, p>0.05). A very significant relationship was found between seeking assistance and Gender (r=.393, p>0.001). Another significant correlation was found between being motivated and Grade Level (r=330, p>0.05). Turning to Time Management, where two variables from the learners' profile have been marked significant correlating. It seems like females are more open to the idea of making a priority list (r=.332, p>0.05). The other correlation being preparing necessary materials and Family Income (r=-.346, p>0.05).In correlation between experiences in OHSP and the Teachers' Evaluation of OHSP learners, it found out that difficulty in complying with requirements is correlated with requiring constant supervision (r=.370, p>0.05), learning new concept (r=-0.274, p>0.05, and Phil-IRI rating (r=-.310, p>0.05). The motivation was found to be significantly correlated with the following instruction. And preparing necessary materials is correlated with attendance, compliance, and final grade.

The general objective of the study is to determine the family support to academic and extracurricular activities and academic performance of grade 8 students of public high school in San Jose City, Philippines. The researcher used the descriptive method of research. Random sampling was used in selecting 312 respondents. A locally prepared combination of the open-ended and scaled questionnaire was used as the survey instrument. Mostly were 13 years old, having GPAs of 82.96 in the previous year, receiving an allowance of about P55.00 per day, and belonging to the nuclear type of family. The fathers and mothers of the respondents were high school graduates, married, who were farmers and housewives respectively. More than half of them were residing in rural areas. With regards to their hobbies, 40.7% of the respondents ranked sports as their first choice. Among the study habits listed, doing assignments (40.7%) and doing projects (30.4%) were ranked as one of the most frequently done school activities. The majority of the respondents (82.7%) indicated that they like to hang out with their friends as their favorite recreational activity. Generally, respondents stated that their families "often" support their activities in school which was shown in the mean (Mean=3.54) of their responses

The general objective of the study is to determine community situations and school factors and academic performance of the grade 8 students of public high schools in San Jose City, Philippines. . The researcher used the descriptive method of research. Random sampling was used in selecting 312 respondents. A locally prepared combination of the open-ended and scaled questionnaire was used as the survey instrument. Data were analyzed using measures of central tendency and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. An almost equal distribution of male and female respondents served as the respondents of this study. Mostly were 13 years old, having GPAs of 82.96 in the previous year, receiving an allowance of about P55.00 per day, and belonging to the nuclear type of family. The fathers and mothers of the respondents were high school graduates, married, who were farmers and housewives respectively. More than half of them were residing in rural areas. With regards to their hobbies, 40.7% of the respondents ranked sports as their first choice. Among the study habits listed, doing assignments (40.7%) and doing projects (30.4%) were ranked as one of the most frequently done school activities. The majority of the respondents (82.7%) indicated that they like to hang out with their friends as their favorite recreational activity. In looking at the completeness and functionality of the school facilities, respondents stated that it was complete but not functional (Mean=3.75) at all. The classroom environment was considered to be conducive to learning even if it was not properly ventilated and in the absence of the whiteboard. Corners, bulletin boards, and reading materials help create a favorable classroom environment. Data shows that the school has a computer shop (Mean=1.66) near its vicinity. The school was also located one kilometer away from the flooded area. On the other hand, hospitals (Mean=3.42), entertainment establishments (Mean=3.20), bus stations (Mean=3.18), and shopping malls (Mean=3.14) were located three kilometers away from the school area. In general, respondents stated that their place was peaceful (Mean=3.59).