Philippine Science High School System
| Philippine Science High School Mataas na Paaralan ng Pilipinas sa Agham | |
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| Type | Public specialized high school |
| Established | 1964 |
| Executive Director | Lilia T. Habacon[1] |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Number of students | 8,358 (School Year 2018-2019) |
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| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Accreditation | ISO:2015 Accredited |
| Affiliation | Department of Science and Technology |
| Website | www |
The Philippine Science High School System is a research-oriented and specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology. PSHS is considered as the top science high school in the Philippines and is viewed to be among the best in the ASEAN region by 2016.[2]
The PSHS System offers scholarships to Filipino students who are gifted in the sciences and mathematics. Admission to the PSHS is usually done by taking the National Competitive Examination (NCE), and only Filipino citizens are eligible to attend. Graduates of the PSHS are bound by law to major in the pure and applied sciences, mathematics, or engineering on entering college. The system is known to have a very challenging curriculum which produces the best professionals in the country.
PSHS is known for its active participation in national and international science, technology, and mathematics competitions such as Sipnayan, Kapnayan, MATHirang MATHibay, Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge, Philippine Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry Olympiads, Australian Mathematics Competition and Australian Chemistry Quiz. Through private funding, students successfully reap awards in international competitions such as the Taiwan International Science and Engineering Fair, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, International Math Olympiad, International Junior Science Olympiad, International Earth Science Olympiad, International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, and International Physics Olympiad.
A movie was released in 2007 in honor of Philippine Science High School. Pisay got national[3] and international recognition as it was sent to the Toronto International Film Festival. Pisay was directed by an alumnus of the school, Auraeus Solito, and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Campuses and system organization[]
Campuses[]
For 24 years, the PSHS was a single campus on Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City where the top 240 examinees in the National Competitive Examination held yearly were accepted as government scholars. All campuses have at most 30 students in each class. The main campus has eight classes per batch while the regional campuses have three classes per batch. Currently, each region in the Philippines except the BARMM has a campus.
| Campus | Location | Date Founded | Campus Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus (NCR) | Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City | 1964 | Dr. Lawrence V. Madriaga |
| Southern Mindanao Campus (XI) | Davao City, Davao del Sur | July 1988 | Dr. Jonald P. Fenecios |
| Western Visayas Campus (VI) | Jaro, Iloilo City | July 1, 1992 | Dr. Shena Faith M. Ganela |
| Eastern Visayas Campus (VIII) | Palo, Leyte | February 1, 1992 | Ms. Yvonne M. Esperas |
| Cagayan Valley Campus (II) | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya | June 1998 | Mr. Erick John H. Marmol |
| Central Mindanao Campus (X) | Nangka, Baloi, Lanao del Norte | July 1998 | Mr. Franklin L. Salisid |
| Bicol Region Campus (V) | Goa, Camarines Sur | July 1998 | Ms. Elsie G. Ferrer |
| Ilocos Region Campus (I) | San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur | February 6, 2002 | Dr. Ronnalee N. Orteza |
| Central Visayas Campus (VII) | Talaytay, Argao, Cebu | May 19, 2005[4] | Dr. Rachel Luz V. Rica |
| Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (CAR) | Baguio, Benguet | June 22, 2009[5] | Dr. Conrado C. Rotor Jr. |
| Central Luzon Campus (III) | Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga | June 28, 2009[5] | Theresa Anne O. Diaz |
| (XII) | Paraiso, Koronadal, South Cotabato | February 3, 2012 (Founded) June 17, 2013 (Opened)[6] |
Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera |
| Caraga Region Campus (XIII) | Ampayon, Butuan, Agusan del Norte | 2013 | Engr. Ramil A. Sanchez |
| CALABARZON Region Campus (IV-A) | Sampaga, Batangas City | 2015 | Dr. Jose M. Andaya |
| (MIMAROPA) | Odiongan, Romblon | April 2016 | Edward C. Albaracin |
| Zamboanga Peninsula Campus (IX) | Cogon, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte | 2016 | Mr. Louie C. Jamora |
System organization[]
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is the highest policy making body of the PSHS System. The Executive Committee (ExeCom), composed of the directors of different PSHS campuses, is a collegial body that recommends policies and guidelines for the consideration of the BOT. The Executive Committee is chaired by the Executive Director, who coordinates the implementation of these policies and guidelines.[7] PSHS campuses are headed by directors who are members of the ExeCom.
History[]
Establishment and early years[]
The Philippine Science High School was established through Republic Act 3661, authored by Congressman , and signed into law in 1963 by President Diosdado Macapagal. This charter mandates the PSHS “to offer on a free scholarship basis a secondary course with emphasis on subjects pertaining to service with the end in view of preparing its students for a science career”. The school started operations in 1964.[8]
National scientist Dr. Gregorio Velasquez led the PSHS through its first three years. The campus started in a small rented GSIS-owned property along the Quezon Memorial Circle. In 1970 PSHS started building on a 75,000 square metre lot along Agham Road in Diliman, Quezon City.
Expansion and establishment of the PSHS System[]
By the end of the 1980s, PSHS started to spread across the nation. The first regional campuses were built, starting with the Mindanao Campus (now Southern Mindanao Campus), in Davao City, in 1988.
The PSHS System Law (R.A. 8496) was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997 that established the PSHS System and unified all the existing campuses into a single system of governance and management. Thus, the PSHS continues fulfilling its mandate “to offer, on a free scholarship basis, a secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to the sciences, with the end view of preparing its students for a science career”.
Admissions[]
Admission into any campus of the system can be done through the national competitive exam, lateral admission, or intercampus transfer.
National Competitive Examination (NCE)[]
Sixth graders can be admitted into any campus of PSHSS through the Philippine Science High School’s National Competitive Examination (NCE) which is held only once every year. A grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education is eligible to apply for the Philippine Science High School’s National Competitive Examination (NCE) if he/she meets the specific criteria.[9]
Lateral Admission – Qualifying Exam[]
Admission can also be done through lateral admission. A student who has finished Grade 7/Grade 8 (under the high school curriculum or the new K-12 curriculum) outside of the Philippine Science High School System may be allowed admission into PSHS-BRC if specific requirements are met.[10]
Intercampus Transfer[]
Scholars of the system may travel to other campuses of the system. Intercampus transfer will only be allowed to incoming Grade 8, 9, or 10 students from a PSHSS campus and approval depends on the slots available in the desired campus to be transferred to. The transferring student must meet certain requirements in order to be considered eligible to transfer.[11]
Special Curriculum[12][]
PSHSS offers 9 subjects in Grade 7, 10 subjects in Grades 8, 9, and 10 (there would be 11 subjects in Grade 10 if the student chooses to take the Elective subject), and 7 subjects in Grades 11 and 12. The curriculums of each subject for each grade level is listed below.[13]
Foundation Years[]
Seventh Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Science 1 | Investigating Our Surroundings | 5 | 1.7 |
| Mathematics 1 | Elementary Algebra | 5 | 1.7 |
| English 1 | Communication Arts 1 and Philippine Literature in English | 4 | 1.3 |
| Art, Design, and Technology 1 (AdTech 1) | An Introduction to the Principles of Design - Art and Drafting (Visual Perception & Communication) | 3 | 1 |
| Computer Science 1 | Foundations of Information and Communications Technology | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 1 | Kasanayan sa Komunikasyon (Wika at Pagbasa) | 3 | 1 |
| Physical Education, Health, and Music 1 (PEHM 1) | Physical Education 1 (PE 1): Physical Fitness and Basic Movement Education 1
Health Education 1 (Health 1): Understanding Me: Growth and Development, Mental and Emotional Health Music 1: Philippine Music |
3 | 1 |
| Social Science 1 | Philippine History | 3 | 1 |
| Values Education 1 | Foundation of Values Education | 2 | 0.7 |
Eighth Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Science 2 | Exploring and Understanding the Interconnections of Science | 6 | 2 |
| Mathematics 2 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 | 1.7 |
| English 2 | Communication Arts 2 and Afro-Asian Literature | 4 | 1.3 |
| Art, Design, and Technology 2 (AdTech 2) | An Introduction to the Design Process - Resistant Materials and Electronics (Application and Evaluation) | 3 | 1 |
| Computer Science 2 | Introduction to Computational Thinking | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 2 | Kasanayan sa Komunikasyon at Pagpapahalaga sa Noli me Tangere, Wika, Panitikan at Iba pang Anyo | 3 | 1 |
| Physical Education, Health, and Music 2 (PEHM 2) | Physical Education 2 (PE 2): Physical Fitness and Basic Movement Education 2
Health Education 2 (Health 2): ME and my FRIENDS: Preventive Drug Education, Safety and First Aid Music 2: Asian/African Music |
3 | 1 |
| Social Science 2 | World History 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Earth Science | - | 2 | 0.7 |
| Values Education 2 | Foundation of Human Actions | 2 | 0.7 |
Advancement Years[]
Ninth Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology 1 | Fundamentals of Biology 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Chemistry 1 | General Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Physics 1 | Fundamentals of Physics 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Mathematics 3 | Advanced Algebra | 3 | 1 |
| English 3 | Communication Arts 3 and English and American Literature | 3 | 1 |
| Computer Science 3 | Client-Side Web Development | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 3 | Retorika, Pagsusuri at Pagpapahalagang Pampanitikan | 3 | 1 |
| Physical Education, Health, and Music 3 (PEHM 3) | Physical Education 3 (PE 3): Group Oriented Activities in Sport and Leisure Education 1
Health Education 3 (Health 3): My Family and Me: Family Health and Disease Prevention Music 3: History and Characteristics of Western Music |
3 | 1 |
| Probability and Statistics | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | 1 |
| Social Science 3 | World History 2 | 3 | 1 |
Tenth Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 4 | Introduction to Plane Geometry, Analytic Geometry, and Trigonometry | 4 | 1.3 |
| Biology 2 | Fundamentals of Biology 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Chemistry 2 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry/General Inorganic Chemistry 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Physics 2 | Fundamental Physics 2 | 3 | 1 |
| English 4 | Communication Arts 4 and World Literature | 3 | 1 |
| Computer Science 4 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 4 | Kasaysayan at Pag-unlad ng Panitikang Pilipino | 3 | 1 |
| Physical Education, Health, and Music 4 (PEHM 4) | Physical Education 4 (PE 4): Group Oriented Activities in Sport and Leisure Education 2
Health Education 4 (Health 4): My Family and Me Music 4: Popular Music and Music Performance |
3 | 1 |
| Social Science 4 | Philippine Government & Politics/Constitution | 3 | 1 |
| Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Research 1 | Introduction to Research | 3 | 1 |
Specialization Years[]
Eleventh Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Research 2 | Knowledge Integration, Application, and Extension | 6 | 2 |
| Core Science Elective | Biology 3: Exploring Biodiversity
Chemistry 3: Reactions and Interactions of Organic and Inorganic Compounds (Standard and Advanced Levels) Physics 3: Extended Topics in Fundamental Physics |
5 | 1.7 |
| Elective | Biology 3: Exploring Biodiversity
Chemistry 3: Reactions and Interactions of Organic and Inorganic Compounds (Standard and Advanced Levels) Physics 3: Extended Topics in Fundamental Physics Computer Science 5: Data Structures and Algorithm Engineering: Special Topics in Engineering Technology 1: Design and Make Technologies Agricultural Science: Basics of Agricultural Science - Appreciation and Applications in a Philippine Setting |
5 | 1.7 |
| Mathematics 5 | Differential Calculus | 3 | 1 |
| English 5 | Effective Communication for Pre-University Students 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 5 | Filipino sa Agham, Matematika at Teknolohiya | 3 | 1 |
| Social Science 5 | Basic Economics | 3 | 1 |
Twelfth Grade[]
| Subject | Description | Meetings | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Research 3 | Research for a Sustainable Development | 6 | 2 |
| Core Science Elective | Biology 4: Critical Environment and Health Issues
Chemistry 4: Frontiers of Chemistry Physics 4: Experimental, Theoretical and Computational (ETC) |
5 | 1.7 |
| Elective | Biology 4: Critical Environment and Health Issues
Chemistry 4: Frontiers of Chemistry Physics 4: Experimental, Theoretical and Computational (ETC)s Computer Science 6: Data Structures and Algorithm Engineering: Special Topics in Engineering Technology 2: Design and Make Technologies Agricultural Science: Basics of Agricultural Science - Appreciation and Applications in a Philippine Setting |
5 | 1.7 |
| Mathematics 6 | Integral Calculus and Linear Algebra | 3 | 1 |
| English 6 | Effective Communication for Pre-University Students 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Filipino 6 | Pananaliksik sa Filipino | 3 | 1 |
| Social Science 6 | Civic Engagement and Leadership | 3 | 1 |
Academic Grading System[14][]
Grading Method[]
The grades of the scholars of the system are calculated using this formula: ([(Tentative Grade) × 2])/3=(Grade For Present Quarter). The result will then be truncated to 3 decimal places. The transmutation table below is the basis for the quarter grade:
| Average | Quarter Grade |
|---|---|
| 1.000-1.125 | 1.00 |
| 1.126-1.375 | 1.25 |
| 1.376-1.625 | 1.50 |
| 1.626-1.875 | 1.75 |
| 1.876-2.125 | 2.00 |
| 2.126-2.375 | 2.25 |
| 2.376-2.625 | 2.50 |
| 2.626-2.875 | 2.75 |
| 2.876-3.500 | 3.00 |
| 3.501-4.500 | 4.00 |
| 4.501-5.000 | 5.00 |
The academic grading system is shown below:
| Grade | Percentage Range | Equivalent Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 96 - 100 | 98 - 100 | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 90 - 95 | 95 - 97 | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 84 - 89 | 92 - 94 | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 78 - 83 | 89 - 91 | Good |
| 2.00 | 72 - 77 | 86 - 88 | Good |
| 2.25 | 66 - 71 | 83 - 85 | Satisfactory |
| 2.50 | 60 - 65 | 80 - 82 | Satisfactory |
| 2.75 | 55 - 59 | 77 - 79 | Fair |
| 3.00 | 50 - 54 | 74 - 76 | Fair |
| 4.00 | 40 - 49 | 70 - 73 | Failed on Condition |
| 5.00 | Below 40 | Below 70 | Failed |
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).
Character Rating[]
Scholars are rated on the following qualities: integrity, industry and resourcefulness, observance of school rules and regulations, cooperation, responsibility, respect for others and property, and physical well-being (health consciousness and grooming). The quarterly character rating is determined by getting the mode of the character rating given by at least five faculty members for every character quality (trait). The rating scale for the character profile is shown below:
| Letter Code | Adjectival Equivalent | Number Code |
|---|---|---|
| E | Excellent | 1 |
| VG | Very Good | 2 |
| G | Good | 3 |
| F | Fair | 4 |
| NI | Needs Improvement | 5 |
Director's List[]
A student who garners a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.50 or higher is considered a Director's Lister (DL) by the school and becomes a part of the honor roll called the Director's List.
High and Highest Honors[]
Graduating students who garnered a GWA within the range of 1.21-1.50 graduate with High Honors while the students who garnered a GWA within the range of 1.00-1.20 graduate with Highest Honors.
Notable alumni[]
- Cielito Habito (Batch 1970): former Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority
- Joseph Emilio Abaya (Batch 1983): former Congressman, 1st district of Cavite, Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communication
- (Batch 1969): President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Director of Mapua University
- (Batch 1969): Former Undersecretary of Health, consultant to peace talks with the NDF (Aquino presidency), film and stage actor, co-lyricist with Lyncir Lagunzad (Batch 1971-A) of the PSHS Hymn. Eisenhower Fellow (1989).
- Hermogenes Esperon (Batch 1970): General; Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Vicky Tauli-Corpuz (Batch 1969): Indigenous People's rights advocate; Chair, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
- Anna Bayle (Batch 1974): entrepreneur and Asia's first international supermodel
- Auraeus Solito (aka Kanakan Balintagos) (Batch 1986): filmmaker, director of the internationally acclaimed "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros", "Tuli", "Pisay", "Busong: Palawan Fate", and "Baybayin: The Palawan Script"
- Butch Dalisay (Batch 1971-A): writer, editor, columnist, Palanca awardee
- (Batch 1971-B): award-winning conductor, singer-composer (Swerte-Swerte Lang), arranger, music professor, and stage actor. Gawad Lagablad Awardee, 1991.
- Jessica Zafra (Batch 1982): fiction writer, columnist, editor, publisher, former television and radio show host, Palanca awardee
- Atom Araullo (Batch 2000): television host, reporter and newscaster now with GMA Network.
- Jeffrey Hidalgo (Batch 1994): singer, songwriter, former band member of Smokey Mountain group
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- Ricardo Novenario (Batch 1996): writer of award winning 'Ang Huling El Bimbo' and 'Kafatiran' plays.
References[]
- ^ "Mandate and Officials". Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ A 'Pisay' for changing times, Rappler
- ^ Cinemalaya Archives 2007 Archived July 20, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Arroyo inaugurates Philippine Science High School in Cebu, Inquirer.net Archived May 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jump up to: a b PSHS opens two new campuses, Philippine Star[dead link]
- ^ PSHS-SRC opens for the pioneer batch
- ^ System Organization Archived March 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The History of PSHS System Archived March 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Application for PSHS 2021 Requirement for Admission, Criteria, and Evaluation (RACE) for SY 2022-2023".
- ^ https://www.pshs.edu.ph/products-and-services/student-application/application-for-lateral-admission
- ^ "Guidelines on Intercampus Transfer".
- ^ "PSHS 6-Year Curriculum Subject Matrix".
- ^ "MC-PSHS Website".
- ^ https://irc.pshs.edu.ph/downloads/2017-student-handbook.pdf
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