Examining the Correlation Between Social Integration and Academic Performance of Grade

11 Non-Catholic Students of Senior High at Binmaley Catholic School, Inc.

Fritz Britten Eron B. Aguilar, Allan F. Awanin, Jesus J. De Guzman, Jans Jefferson C.
Nabarte, Maria Christina C. Orilla, Mark Jhian C. Soriano, Hashley Reese D. Tandoc, Matt C.
Urmaza
Binmaley Catholic School, Inc.
Introduction

Catholic schools often carry a strong In addition, to that The Catholic tradition in
reputation for excellence. This reputation is education focuses greatly in developing a rounded
exemplified in the Philippines in which three out of individual by combining growth with emotional and
the BIG four schools: Ateneo de Manila University, social learning in addition to academic excellence.
De La Salle University, and the University of This comprehensive method not enhances abilities
Santotomas— are Catholic institutions. but also fosters essential interpersonal skills crucial,
Additionally, The University of The Philippines, for excelling both academically and socially (Nicolas
ranked first in the country was established under 2021).
the influence of Jesuit system. The Christian faith
specifically of Catholic denomination has laid a Our study focuses on investigating the
moral framework in the legal system and national relationship, between connectedness in schools
curriculum in education of the Philippines. The and academic achievement by emphasizing the
influence of Catholicism is very telling on the importance of community backing and mutual
numbers of parents willing to send their children in values in creating an inclusive environment that
Catholic schools despite being part of a different promotes the success of all students. We aspire to
sector of the Christian faith. We decipher the shed light on these interactions to engage in
importance of inclusion but more importantly, we conversations, about enhancing strategies and
empathize with those outcasted as they serve as a regulations that can lead to better student
reminder on how we can better the institution. performance across a range of backgrounds.

Catholic schools, in the Philippines are known

for their standards and for promoting a welcoming
atmosphere that helps students socially connect Statement of the Problem
with one another – a key factor for academic
The purpose of this study is to examine the
achievement according to studies (referenced as impact of social integration on the academic
Baker & Siryk in 2022). In these environments performance of non-Catholic senior high students at
rooted in beliefs and values of community and Binmaley Catholic School, Inc.
morality fosters a supportive culture that fosters
teamwork and respect, among students. Specifically, this study aims to address the following
Establishing a feeling of belonging is essential, for questions:
success since students who have social connections
tend to be more driven to succeed (Ma 2023). 1. What is the demographic profile of the
respondents?
 a. Age By focusing on a quantitative approach, this
study seeks to provide clear, data-driven insights
b. Sex into how social integration impacts academic
outcomes for non-Catholic students. The findings
c. Religion
will contribute to a better understanding of the
2. How does social integration affect the academic factors that influence student success within a
performance of Grade 11 Non-Catholic students? predominantly Catholic environment.

3. What are the barriers that hinder social

integration among Non-Catholic students in a
Catholic school, such as: Population and Locale of the Study

a. Religious differences The population being examined in this study

are the Grade 11 non-Catholic students at Binmaley
b. Peer relationships Catholic School, Inc. (BCSI). This group encompasses
students from diverse backgrounds, including
c. Cultural differences
various genders and socioeconomic statuses, all
enrolled in the senior high school program. The
researchers will reach out to all Grade 11 non-
Methodology Research Design Catholic students to determine the total number of
potential respondents, ensuring comprehensive
This study will utilize a representation of this demographic in the mission of
quantitative research approach to investigate the establishing data driven statistics which can be
correlation between social integration and implemented in our very own institutions.
academic performance among non-Catholic senior
high students at Binmaley Catholic School, Inc. The The locale for this study would be in
aim is to quantify the relationship between these Binmaley Catholic School, Inc., located in Binmaley,
variables through statistical analysis. Pangasinan. The school is strategically situated in
Población Binmaley, making it easily accessible for
The study will employ a correlational students and personnel commuting from both
research design, which is appropriate for examining Binmaley town and surrounding rural areas. This
the relationships between different variables— central location facilitates participation from a
specifically, how various aspects of social diverse student body, enhancing the validity and
integration affect academic performance—without applicability of the research findings.
manipulating the variables involved.
The sample will be drawn from various
Data will be collected primarily through sections of Grade 11, ensuring representation
structured surveys, which will assess students’ across the student body. Participants will be
perceptions of their social integration experiences, required to identify as non-Catholic students, with
such as their sense of belonging, participation in no specific age or gender restrictions for selection.
school activities, peer relationships, and teacher-
student interactions. In addition, academic To determine the sample for this study, a
performance will be measured using students’ combination of simple random sampling and
grades and standardized test scores from the most purposive (judgmental) sampling will be employed.
recent academic term. Purposive sampling will be utilized to intentionally
select non-Catholic students from different Instrumentation
sections, ensuring that the sample accurately
reflects the demographic diversity of the student A multifaceted approach will be taken to
population. According to Akman (2023), purposive data collection, incorporating both quantitative and
sampling involves selecting participants based on qualitative techniques through methods such as
specific characteristics relevant to the research structured surveys and semi-structured interviews.
study. The primary data collection tool will be a structured
survey utilizing a Five-Point Likert scale, designed to
Simple random sampling will also be applied assess students’ perceptions of social integration,
to select a random subset of students from the including their sense of belonging, participation in
identified non-Catholic population, as described by school activities, and relationships with peers. This
Horton (2024). This technique ensures that each survey will also gather self-reported data on
student has an equal chance of being selected. This academic performance, such as grades and study
method will enhance the representativeness of the habits. In addition to the survey, semi-structured
sample and allow for robust statistical analysis of interviews will be conducted with a select group of
the correlation between social integration and students to explore their experiences in greater
academic performance. depth, including knowledge, opinion, and
background questions aimed at understanding how
By focusing on Grade 11 non-Catholic social dynamics affect academic motivation and
students at BCSI, this study aims to gather valuable performance. Official academic records, including
insights into their social integration experiences and grades and attendance logs, will provide
academic performance, contributing to a better quantitative data to complement the qualitative
understanding of the factors influencing their insights gathered. This comprehensive
educational outcomes. instrumentation will provide a nuanced
understanding of the correlation between social
integration and academic performance among
Grade 11 non-Catholic students at Binmaley
Catholic School, Inc. In conclusion, it is a summation
of data and a tad of opinion which would be
objectively calculated with the usage of metrical
analysis.

Data Gathering Procedure

This study will use a blended approach,

combining quantitative and qualitative methods,
Figure 1. Binmaley Catholic School, Inc. with structured surveys and semi-structured
interviews as the primary data gathering
instruments. Structured surveys will be distributed
to all Grade 11 non-Catholic students to assess their
perceptions of social integration and self-reported
academic performance. Surveys will be
administered during designated class periods to
ensure maximum participation, with anonymity key themes and patterns in students’ experiences
emphasized to encourage candid responses. regarding social integration. The researchers will
Concurrently, semi-structured interviews will be apply open coding to categorize responses, followed
conducted with a selected group of students to by axial coding to connect and refine themes
explore their experiences in greater depth. These relevant to the research objectives.
interviews will take place in natural settings within
The integration of these findings will provide
the school, such as during breaks or before/after
a comprehensive view of the correlation being
classes, allowing for spontaneous and open
studied. The results will be presented in a detailed
dialogue. Official academic records will also be
report that includes visual representations of
collected to provide quantitative data on grades and
quantitative data alongside narrative descriptions of
attendance, facilitating correlation analysis with
qualitative insights. This multi-faceted data analysis
survey and interview findings. Informed consent will
approach aims to deliver a nuanced understanding
be obtained from all participants, ensuring their
of how social integration impacts academic
understanding of the study’s purpose and their
performance, ultimately offering actionable
rights. This comprehensive data gathering
recommendations for enhancing the educational
procedure will enable a nuanced exploration of the
experience of Grade 11 non-Catholic students at
relationship between social integration and
Binmaley Catholic School, Inc.
academic performance, ultimately contributing
valuable insights for improving the educational Academic Astuteness (AA): This will be
experience of Grade 11 non-Catholic students at measured by the students' grades. We will compare
Binmaley Catholic School, Inc. their first-quarter grades (G1) and current grades
(G2) to observe changes.
Data Analysis Social Integration (SI): We will assess SI
through a combination of factors, including:
The research will utilize a structured
approach to data analysis, focusing on both Social Activity Score (SAS): A measure of how
quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the often students engage in school or community
correlation between social integration and activities.
academic performance among Grade 11
Introversion/Extroversion Index (IEI):
nonCatholic students at Binmaley Catholic School,
Derived from self-reported personality data and
Inc. For the quantitative analysis, the structured
behavioral tendencies.
survey data will be analyzed using statistical
software to conduct descriptive statistics, including Position of Leadership (PL): A binary variable
means and standard deviations, to summarize indicating whether students held positions in their
students’ perceptions of social integration and their former schools (1 for yes, 0 for no).
academic performance. Correlation analysis,
Emotional Well-being (EW): A subjective
specifically Pearson’s correlation coefficient, will be
variable based on self-reported emotional states,
employed to explore the relationships between
such as frequency of anxiety, breakdowns, or
social integration indicators and academic
feelings of love and acceptance in the new school.
outcomes such as grades.

In parallel, qualitative data from

semistructured interviews will be transcribed for
analysis. Thematic analysis will be used to identify
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