Philippine Science High School SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus

Philippine Science High School - SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus
"Weaving the Culture of Science in SOCCSKSARGEN ... in pursuit of truth, passion for excellence, commitment to service"
Address
Brgy. Paraiso Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506  Philippines
Coordinates	6°29′20″N 124°49′00″E / 6.488865°N 124.816596°E / 6.488865; 124.816596Coordinates: 6°29′20″N 124°49′00″E / 6.488865°N 124.816596°E / 6.488865; 124.816596
Information
Type	Public Specialized High School
Established	February 3, 2012
Opened	June 17, 2013
Campus Director	Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera, PhD
Faculty	35-40
Grades	7 to 12
Enrollment	321 (Academic Year 2016-2017)
Language	English, Filipino
Song	PSHS Hymn
Nickname	PISAY-SRC
Newspaper	The Twelfth Quill and Pisay Pluma
Affiliation	Department of Science and Technology
Website	src.pshs.edu.ph

Philippine Science High School - SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus (PSHS-SRC), situated at Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City, is the 12th campus of the Philippine Science High School System which admits and grants scholarships to students who are gifted in science and mathematics all over SOCCSKSARGEN and neighboring places. Admission to this campus is by passing the National Competitive Examination organized and conducted by the PSHS System annually and only Filipino citizens are qualified to attend. SOCCSKSARGEN covers the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat. The PSHS-SRC formally opened on June 17, 2013 with 52 scholars comprising as the pioneering batch.^[1]

History

Philippine Science High School System History

The first Philippine Science High School was established in Diliman, Quezon City under Republic Act No. 3661, known as the PSHS Charter. The school opened on 5 September 1964 at a rented building owned by the Philippine Government Employees Association along Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City. It was only in 1970 that the school moved to its present campus along Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City. In 1997, the PSHS System Law (R.A. 8496) was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos. It established the PSHS System and unified all the existing campuses into a single system of governance and management. In 2001, the PSHS System Law was further amended by R.A. No. 9036 consolidating the power and authority over all PSHS System campuses into a single Board of Trustees to ensure uniform policy coordination, standards and management.

SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus

PSHS-SRC was founded on February 3, 2012 by virtue of BOT Resolution No. 2012-02-04 to ensure optimum distribution of opportunities for Science & Technology-gifted in Region XII and neighboring areas. The campus formally opened on June 17, 2013 with a pioneering batch consisting 52 Filipino scholars. Since its inception, it remained true to its mandate of honing its scholars towards holistic growth - offering quality education that is humanistic in spirit, global in perspective, and patriotic in orientation. Since 2013 to present, SRC has been under the tutelage of Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera, Campus Director.

Admission

Grade 6 students who belong to the top 10% of the class or must have special aptitude in Science & Mathematics must take and perform well in the NCE, the admission test of the Philippine Science High School System, also indicating their interest in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus.

National Competitive Examination

Admission to the PSHS System is through the PSHS System National Competitive Examination (PSHS-NCE). The screening consists of tests in Verbal, Abstract Reasoning, Science and Mathematics. To be eligible for admission, applicants must be Filipino students who must belong to the top 10% of the graduating class or must have special aptitude in science and math. The top 90 scholars from the region are admitted as scholars.

Lateral Admissions Qualifying Examination

A student who has finished Grade 7 / Grade 8 (under the high school curriculum or the new K-12 curriculum) outside of the PSHS System may be allowed admission/entry to the PSHS by passing the Lateral Admissions Qualifying Examination. It annually occurs during summer before the new Academic School year starts.^[2]

Administration

this is the administration of PSHS-SRC

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the highest policy-making body of the PSHS System. It coordinates with the Executive Committee for the implementation of these policies. It is composed of eight ex oficial members and five private sector representatives, chaired by the DOST secretary.

Office of the Executive Director

The Office of the Executive Director is the personal office of the head of the direct service administration and chief planner of the system. The OED recommends policies and guidelines for the consideration of the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director spearheads the Executive Committee, which is composed of the different directors belonging to different campuses. The Executive Council is the collegial body – composed of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director, the Main Campus Director, and the Regional Campus Directors.

Office of the Campus Director

The Campus Director provides leadership as the overall head of each of their respective campuses. They develop plans to advance the school’s mission and objectives, as well as to oversee the different operations of the various school divisions.

Curriculum & Instruction Services Division

The Curriculum and Instructional Services Division gives a broad range of programs to help students reach their maximum potential and truly exhibit values of PISAY – Patriotism, Integrity, Service, Academic Excellence, and Youth Leadership.

Finance & Administrative Division

The Finance and Administration Division is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the whole school system. Among these include budgeting and accounting, as well as procurement and contracting of goods and services.

Student Services Division

The Student Services Division handles the different branches of the school in charge of rendering suitable services and benefits, as well as providing for its students and their welfare.^[3]

Education

Special Curriculum

The PSHS-SRC follows the same special curriculum prescribed and designated by the Philippine Science High School System. The core curriculum is packed with Science, Mathematics, and Technology courses which aims to develop the scholar in all disciplines. The curriculum is balanced by Humanities courses which foster the full growth of each student’s character. It describes that scholars should learn as they progress through their six years of schooling. It sets out essential knowledge, understanding, skills and capabilities that prepare students to be successful in a Science & Technology Career.

The aim of the PSHS Curriculum is to nurture scholars to become holistic individuals who are humanistic in spirit, global in perspective, patriotic in orientation, and well–prepared to pursue a STEM career which will contribute to nation–building. Through program that is rooted in sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, it is anticipated that PSHS graduates are empowered 21st century learners with general capabilities that will prepare them confidently pursue STEM courses as well as to become active and informed global citizens.^[4]

The names of each section in each grade level correspond to a theme based on the major subject offered in that particular grade level. (Earth Science for Grade 7, Biology for Grade 8, Chemistry for Grade 9, and Physics for Grade 10) ^[5]

Grade 7 (Gemstones)

• Diamond
• Ruby
• Sapphire

Grade 8 (Philippine Trees)

• Acacia
• Mahogany
• Narra

Grade 9 (Chemical Elements)

• Lithium
• Potassium
• Sodium

Grade 10 (Subatomic Particles)

• Electron
• Proton

Academic Grading System

Grades are reported in terms of the stanine. 1.00 is the highest grade while 5.00 is a failing mark. 2.50 is the passing grade and any grade lower than this is termed substandard. The student's current standing for a subject is calculated by adding 1/3 of the previous quarter's grade and 2/3 of the tentative grade of the quarter. The general weighted average (GWA) of the student should be 2.25 or better to be in good standing.

Stanine

Note: The percentage range is used in actual computations of grades while the equivalent range is used in translating the grades for use outside of the system (e.g. application to colleges/universities).

Director's List

Every quarter, students who garner a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.50 or better are included in an honor roll known as the Director's List.

Student Life

The Student Body (Student Alliance)

The Student Alliance (SA) is the highest governing body of the entire studentry.

The current officers of the Student Alliance are the following:

PRESIDENT : Marianne Hazzale Bullos
VICE PRESIDENT : Greg Norman Millora
SECRETARY : Shevvie Belle Delgado
TREASURER : Erika Marie Alocada
AUDITOR : Princess Magnayon
BUSINESS MANAGERS : Rena May Baltar and Ayessa Christianne Delgado
PIO : Rendon Jann Orong

Alternative Learning Activities (ALA)

• Young Inventors' Club
• The Environmentalists' Club
• Sports Club
• Book Lovers' Club
• Art Club
• Public Speakers' Guild
• Math Club
• Weave Club
• Performing Arts Club (Music, Dance, Theater Club)

The Tunog System

In order to develop the bond and unity among scholars, the PSHS-SRC implemented the 'Tunog' System which is set to anchor any school activity this school year 2014-2015. The implementation of this system aims for six (6) aspects: Academic mentoring; Peer counseling to provide emotional support; Monitoring of overall student performances; Sports events for leisure and physical fitness; Musical, theatrical and cultural events and promotion; and, Maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness.

The system consists of six tunog which includes:

1. Debakan
2. Agong
3. Kudyapi
4. Gangza
5. Kulintang
6. Kubing

Each tunog is composed of members from the students, faculty, and staff led by the Datu, Waiír and Raja Tagasulat. The names were derived from the balangay system of the first settlers in the Philippines to reflect patriotism in the Filipinos' cultural ways and to live out the core values of the Philippine Science High School System. "The main purposes of the tunog system are to enhance the social interaction between the teachers and the students of different grade levels and to help every student in each tunog with their academic studies. I hope that it will fully prosper for years and will effectively serve its purpose," said Jhona Cresila Quezada, the schools' Student Services Division chief.^[6]

School Publications (Pisay Scholar and Pisay Iskolar)

The school annually produces two publications that allows the scholars the optimum opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions freely. THE TWELFTH QUILL is the PSHS-SRC's official publication in English. PISAY PLUMA, on the other hand, is the official publication in Filipino. Both publications provide a good training ground for scholars in the field of journalism as reporting, layout, design, editing, and final production are done by the students under the supervision of a faculty adviser.

Science and Humanities & Sports Festival

The school annually holds its own version of intramural named Science and Humanities & Sports Festival. The said event is an event where all students get to finally showcase their talents, skills and abilities. The reigning champion of the event is Batch 2019, the present Grade 10.

Student Services and Facilities

As true to its mission and vision, the campus is also equipped with certain facilities to provide its scholars the welfare and development they need when they are in school.

Residence Halls

There are two dormitories in the vicinity of the campus, namely Girls’ Residence Hall and Boys' Residence Hall. These dormitories offer accommodations for the nation’s scholars from all over SOCCSKSARGEN and some neighboring areas.^[7]

Library

The mission of the library is to assist our students, faculty, and staff in their pursuit for learning by providing information and recreational reading. Its goal is to create lifelong learners who are educated users of information.^[8]

Hymns

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