Scholarly Attainment of Underage Students Engaged in Part-Time Work at Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School

Abstract

In the Philippines, many underage students engage in part-time work to meet personal needs and gain financial independence while continuing their education. This study examined the scholarly attainment of underage students engaged in part-time work at Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School. The study employed a descriptive correlational design to explore the relationship between part-time work involvement and students' scholarly attainment. Data were gathered from one hundred (100) Grade 7-12 students who are engaged in part-time work using a purposive sampling technique during the academic year. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as the primary data-gathering instrument. The study aimed to determine the extent to which factors such as task performance, class participation, academic standing, and Quarter 1 grades influence underage students' engagement in part-time work and their scholarly attainment. Furthermore, the study determined whether a significant relationship exists between part-time job involvement and scholarly attainment and identified possible support strategies that schools and families may implement to help underage students balance work and academic responsibilities.