The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to strengthen the implementation of Senior High School (SHS) by ensuring that every learner’s data is accurate, updated, and aligned with their post-graduation plans. One of the key tools used in this process is the Learner Information System (LIS)—DepEd’s official digital platform for managing learner records.
Among its important features is the Tagging of SHSEC, which stands for Senior High School Exit Choice. This process identifies and records each Grade 12 learner’s preferred path after completing SHS. With the growing emphasis on career readiness and meaningful transitions, SHSEC tagging plays a crucial role in guiding schools, teachers, and policy-makers.
This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire SHSEC tagging process in the LIS, explains its significance, and provides best practices for accurate data entry.
📌 What Is SHSEC?
SHSEC (Senior High School Exit Choice) refers to the learner’s selected direction after graduating from Grade 12.
DepEd identifies four official SHS exit choices:
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PHE – Pursuing Higher Education
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PAT – Pursuing Advanced Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL)
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WOR – Work or Employment
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SAB – Start a Business
These exit choices reflect the intended pathways learners plan to take, allowing DepEd and schools to understand trends, improve program offerings, and provide better guidance.
📌 Why SHSEC Tagging Matters
Tagging SHSEC is more than a compliance task—it is a vital part of ensuring that schools support learners’ post-SHS goals.
✔ Supports accurate DepEd reporting
National data on SHS exit choices helps DepEd strengthen policy direction and assess the effectiveness of the SHS curriculum.
✔ Helps schools plan programs and interventions
Knowing the distribution of learner choices allows schools to improve guidance programs, TVL offerings, and career pathways.
✔ Enables tailored learner support
Tagging helps teachers and advisers understand what learners aim for, allowing them to provide targeted mentoring and assistance.
✔ Ensures data integrity in the LIS
Up-to-date learner records are essential for efficient school operations, document requests, and future DepEd-related processes.
📌 Before You Start: Important Reminder
The SHSEC tagging facility is available only for Grade 12 learners enrolled in the 2nd semester.
To access and update SHSEC, schools must use their official School User Account in the LIS.
🖥️ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Tag SHSEC in the DepEd LIS
🔹 Step 1: Log In to the LIS
Go to http://lis.deped.gov.ph/
Enter your School User login credentials.
This ensures secure and authorized access to learner profiles.
🔹 Step 2: Access the Learner Information System
Once logged in, click:
DepEd Apps → Learner Information System
This will bring you to the main LIS dashboard.
🔹 Step 3: Open the SHS Tagging Facility
On the top menu, select:
SHS Tagging Facility → SHSEC
This loads the module dedicated to Senior High School Exit Choices.
🔹 Step 4: Select “Not tagged SHSEC”
From the dropdown menu, choose:
Not tagged SHSEC
This filters the list so you only see learners who still need their exit choice encoded.
🔹 Step 5: Click the Pencil Icon
On the right side of the learner’s row, click the pencil icon under “Option.”
This opens the SHSEC tagging form.
🔹 Step 6: Choose the Correct SHS Exit Choice
Select the learner’s SHSEC from the available choices:
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Pursuing Higher Education
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Pursuing Advanced TVL
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Work or Employment
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Start a Business
After selecting the appropriate exit choice, click Submit.
A green confirmation message will appear once the update is successful.
🔹 Step 7: View Updated SHSEC Records
To see all tagged learners, change the filter from:
Not tagged SHSEC → SHSEC
The updated Masterlist will show all learners whose exit choices have been recorded.
📌 Best Practices for Accurate SHSEC Tagging
✔ Conduct short career guidance conversations
Before tagging, verify learners’ intended SHS exit choice through homeroom advisories or guidance sessions.
✔ Coordinate with SHS advisers and TVL teachers
Teachers often have updates on learners’ plans—teamwork ensures accurate tagging.
✔ Update early
Avoid last-minute tagging to prevent data errors and align with DepEd deadlines.
✔ Train the LIS coordinator
Ensure that the assigned personnel is familiar with LIS navigation and DepEd tagging guidelines.
✔ Keep learners informed
Explain why SHSEC tagging is important so learners take their choices seriously.
Tagging SHSEC in the DepEd LIS is essential for building a clear picture of where Senior High School learners intend to go after graduation. Whether they choose higher education, advanced TVL, employment, or entrepreneurship, recording these choices accurately helps schools and DepEd design programs that truly support learners.
With this step-by-step guide, school personnel can confidently and correctly complete the SHSEC tagging process—ensuring that every Grade 12 learner’s Senior High School Exit Choice is properly documented.