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As the COVID-19 global outbreak was wrecking havoc in December 2019, the education sector was greatly impacted. As the outbreak progressed, education shifted to distance learning, and soon after the restrictions loosened, it already transitioned to blended learning. The study aims to identify the needs of the students in preparation for face-to-face classes. A self-made questionnaire was sent via Facebook Messenger to the respondents. Of the 220 Grade 12 Baguio Central University senior high school students, 209 responded to the questionnaire which is 95% of the total population. Moreover, a focus group discussion was used to explore the meanings of survey findings that cannot be explained statistically. There were eight (8) participants from each strand having a total of 32 students. The findings of the study showed that the BCU senior high school students were moderately ready for the implementation of limited face-to-face learning. And, the challenges they have encountered are moderately serious. Based on the findings, the conclusions were drawn, that the BCU senior high school students have satisfactory preparedness for the implementation of limited face-to-face learning. And, the challenges they have encountered are manageable due to the assistance from their teachers, and as Gen Zers they are already customed to the use of technology. Therefore, it is recommended that the students are ready for full face-to-face learning.