Negros Occidental National Science High School

The Negros Occidental National Science High School or NONSHS is a public science high school on Estrella Road, Brgy. XIV, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is a Department of Education-recognized National Science high school.

Its old name, Negros Occidental Science High School, was changed after fulfilling the qualifications and standards of a National-level secondary school. It was announced on June 2010, official resuming date of classes. Major changes were applied to the school.

History

The Negros Occidental National Science High School (NONSHS), formerly known as Negros Occidental Science High School (NOSHS), started its active curriculum in 1997. Elementary graduates from all over Negros Occidental did not take the entrance exam because of the hard curriculum offered by the school.

Curriculum

Clubs and organizations

Supreme Student Government

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the highest school organization that implements the rules and regulations of the school and facilitates activities on the school premises. The SSG Office follows the Department of Education memorandum and is allowed to implement memorandums of its own. The Executive Committee is determined through a school-wide election held before the end of the previous academic year. Other committees and its members are decided by the current executives.

The SSG president is Ricci G. Fernandez with the organization adviser Ken Ledesma.

Beryllus Princeps Science Club

In line with the National Science Club under the Presidential Proclamation No. 264, NONSHS started its own science club: Beryllus Princeps Science Club (BPSC). This club hosts the annual Beryllus Princeps Science Month with varying dates from October to February. Its officers are chosen by the adviser and members are permitted to join through applications and interviews.

The current BPSC president is Paulyn Jade Reliquias with the club adviser, Madonna Decena.

Societas Linguae et Theatri

The Societas Linguae et Theatri (SLT), formerly known as Codex Guild, is the English club of the Negros Occidental National Science High School. Similar to other academic organizations, its officers are chosen by other non-electoral means. The organization aims to help and improve the skills of the students leadership and teamwork. It also aims to improve the students knowledge towards English and Literature.

The current SLT president is Thea Marie Amor Dequito with the club adviser, Ken Ledesma.

The Scholar

The Scholar is the official English publication of NONSHS. The editor-in-chief is Shekinah Ducay and the publication adviser is Kaye Aquino .^[1]

Mathematics Club (Scitamehtam)

The Mathematics Club is one of the academic organizations, promoting effective and efficient learning on mathematics. The club hosts mathematics competitions for the freshmen students and provides voluntary review lessons. The club engages the students in other activities to have a comprehensive learning in mathematics. The club does not have an official celebration as of now.

The Math Club president is Miles Audrey Marilla with the club advisers, Bernard Belleza and Ruth Fontanilla.

Gintong Hiyas Club

The Gintong Hiyas Club, formerly known as the Filipiñana Club, is the Filipino club high school. The club aims to promote nationalism and patriotism to the school, with the versing of the Filipino language. The club holds the Buwan ng Wika, for the student body to engage in activities with a nationalistic view.

The Gintong Hiyas president is Julianrus Batayola with the club adviser, Gretchen Jardinico.

Ang Iskolar

Ang Iskolar is the official Filipino publication of Gintong Hiyas. The current editor-in-chief is Jan Daniel Dioso with the adviser, Josanlo Caldera.

Youth for Environment in Schools Organization

The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) is a civic organization of the Negros Occidental National Science High School that promotes environmental awareness and protection, disaster management and reaction, and the view of our environment and global status. Its executive committee was similar to the Beryllus Princeps Science Club but was changed in 2008. This rule was later changed (due to the change to National-level) to have the committee undergo an electoral process.

The club participates in advocacy for the environment, such as the National YES-O Camp and tree planting and cleanup drives. The club is active in solid waste management and segregation in school and has an absolute committee in the Supreme Student Government office. The club hosts the annual Environment Week celebration.

The current YES-O president is Alfredo N. Limos III with the club adviser, April Jean Caballero.

Sports Club

The Sports Club is one of the civic organizations of the Negros Occidental National Science High School, promoting physical fitness and sports engagement. The club hosts the annual Intramural games for the students. The current Sports Club president is Keilah Mulavin with the Club Adviser, Mary Grace Roa

Youth Against Drugs

The Youth Against Drugs (YAD) is a civic organization of NONSHS that promotes awareness of problems in society brought on by the influence of drugs and incorrect habits and other vices.

The current YAD president is Ronne Gabriel M. Villa with the current Club Adviser, Ken L. Ledesma.

References

Science high schools in the Philippines
Philippine Science High School System	Main Ilocos Cagayan Valley CAR Central Luzon CALABARZON Bicol Western Visayas Central Visayas Eastern Visayas Central Mindanao Southern Mindanao SOCCSKSARGEN Caraga
Regional Science High School Union	Luzon I II CAR III IV-A IV-B V NCR Visayas VI VII VIII Mindanao IX X XI XII XIII ARMM
Engineering and Science Education Program	NCR Public Science High Schools Caloocan Las Piñas Makati Mandaluyong Manila (Raja Soliman) Manila (Science) Marikina Muntinlupa Parañaque Pasay Pasig Quezon City (Alejandro Roces) Quezon City (Science) Taguig (Rene Cayetano) Taguig (Science) Valenzuela Provincial Public Science High Schools Agusan del Sur Angeles Aurora Baguio (National) Baguio (Pine City) Bais Barotac Nuevo Batanes Batangas Bulacan Cabanatuan Calamba Cagayan Cebu City Digos Dipolog Dumangas, Iloilo Ifugao Kabasalan La Union Lipa Mandaue Masbate City Medellin Minglanilla Misamis Occidental Muñoz Naga City Naga City Negros Occidental Olongapo Puerto Princesa Quezon Rizal San Pablo San Pedro Santa Rosa Siaton Siquijor Tagaytay Tagbilaran Tagum Talisay, Cebu Tandag Tanjay Toledo Tupi Ubay Private Science High Schools Batangas Emilio Aguinaldo College Lorma College Malayan PCU-Union Roosevelt College SLC University of Baguio