Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao Campus
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Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao Campus is the second Mindanao campus of the Philippine Science High School System
, a special public high school in the Philippines
. It caters to scientifically and mathematically gifted high school students from all over the country. It is located in Nangka, Baloi
, Lanao del Norte
.
PSHS-CMC has been continually producing well rounded students in Science and Technology all throughout its existence. With highly competent faculty and staff, the students are extensively taught and trained with the different aspects, trends and breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Humanities. PSHS-CMC is one of the leading schools in Lanao del Norte, and in Region X.
In the years that have passed, PSHS-CMC produced graduates that were admitted in the top colleges and universities in the country and even abroad. The school has a 100% passing record in the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination(MSU-SASE). Most graduates also passed the University of the Philippines College Admission Test(UPCAT). Throughout the years, PSHS-CMC graduates continue to uphold the mission and vision of the PSHS system as they excel in different colleges, universities and various board exams.
A scholar who earns a general weighted average of at least 1.5 at the end of each quarter is included in an honor roll known as the "Director's List". Scholars who qualify for the Director's List are awarded certificates during the Card Giving Day of each quarter.
The PSHS Central Mindanao Campus is one of the campuses of the PSHS System which is under the administrative supervision of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The PSHS System Board of Trustees (BOT) is the Governing Board of all the campuses under the PSHS System.
The BOT is chaired by the DOST Secretary, with the Secretary of the Department of education as vice-chair. The members are: The UP President, the PSHS System Executive Director, the Director of the Science Education Institute (SEI), the President of the PSHS National Alumni Association, the chairpersons of the congressional committees in the science and technology of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and one representative from each from higher education, education of the gifted, agriculture. And new emerging technologies.
The school has several campus organizations, all under the umbrella of the student body.
The student body is named Supreme Council of Scholars, or SCS, and it is in charge of the Student's Week, Acquaintance Party and Sorting, Socialization, and others.
SMART or Science and Mathematics Association for Responsible Teenagers is the organization concerned with SMT related activities, including the Science Camp (SciCamp), Quarterly Quiz Bowl, and the Weekly Pop Quiz.
The SCS hosts four clubs, mainly GLOBE, SIPA, PASTEL, and Ad Libitum. The GLOBE or Great Lovers of Best Entertainment is the club for the performers, further divided into three, the Singing, Dancing, and Theatre. The SIPA (Sporty Individuals with Positive Attitude) is the sports club, the PASTEL being the arts club and the Ad Libitum being the Expressionists Club.
The SCS also hosts the Leagues, in which all scholars are grouped into four (patterned from the Houses of Hogwarts, Harry Potter). At first the Leagues were named A,B,C, and D, then Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green, respectively. The League names progressed into Red Dragons, Yellow Flares, Blue Fawkes, and Green Gryphons.
The SCS and SMART also has their Constitutional Committees or ConCom which works each organization's Constitution. A COMELEC is also present for each organization. The SCS and SMART also have a group of students called Facilitators that help the officers during events such as the SciCamp and Student's Week.
Philippine Science High School System
The Philippine Science High School System is a specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology....
, a special public high school in the Philippines
Philippines
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. It caters to scientifically and mathematically gifted high school students from all over the country. It is located in Nangka, Baloi
Baloi, Lanao del Norte
Baloi is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,366 people....
, Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Tubod. The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated...
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History
PSHS-CMC was established by law through Republic Act 8469, signed on January 19, 1998. It was first located in a school in Maranding,Lala, Lanao del Norte. After three years, it was transferred to a new site in Mindanao Civic Center, Lanao del Norte and stayed there for six years. The school was transferred to its permanent site on the summer break of 2007.PSHS-CMC has been continually producing well rounded students in Science and Technology all throughout its existence. With highly competent faculty and staff, the students are extensively taught and trained with the different aspects, trends and breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Humanities. PSHS-CMC is one of the leading schools in Lanao del Norte, and in Region X.
In the years that have passed, PSHS-CMC produced graduates that were admitted in the top colleges and universities in the country and even abroad. The school has a 100% passing record in the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination(MSU-SASE). Most graduates also passed the University of the Philippines College Admission Test(UPCAT). Throughout the years, PSHS-CMC graduates continue to uphold the mission and vision of the PSHS system as they excel in different colleges, universities and various board exams.
Mindanao Civic Center(MCC)
The Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte was the temporary site for this campus. During its stay at the MCC, the Director's office was located on the 2nd Floor, MCC Grandstand. The Staff Room, Faculty Room, Computer Laboratory, Accounting Office, Cashier and Boy's Dormitory were located on the right wing of the grandstand, while the Chemistry Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Biology Laboratory, Girl's Dormitory, Girl's Dormitory Annex and I-Ruby on the other wing. The Library, Technology Area and I-Jade was situated on the first floor. The other rooms were located on the side of the MCC Gymnasium . The rooms at the side facing the Grandstand were III-Potassium, II-Rosal, IV-Neutron, I-Emerald and II-Dahlia. On the opposite side of the gym were the sections III-Lithium, IV-Proton, II-Kamia, III-Sodium and IV-Electron. School year 2006-2007 was the last school year at this site.Transfer to Permanent Site
The school year 2007-2008 was the first school year that classes were conducted in the campus' permanent site. During the transfer, only the academic building and a small canteen were present. The dormitories were not yet finished during the year so the dormitory was temporarily situated at TESDA, Ditucalan, Iligan City. The students were then transported to the school via school bus, as well as back to the dorm during afternoons. Currently, the dormitories are situated inside the school campus. Moreover, the academic building has been fully furnished. The administration building is currently under construction.Director's List
A scholar who earns a general weighted average of at least 1.5 at the end of each quarter is included in an honor roll known as the "Director's List". Scholars who qualify for the Director's List are awarded certificates during the Card Giving Day of each quarter.
Governance
The PSHS Central Mindanao Campus is one of the campuses of the PSHS System which is under the administrative supervision of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The PSHS System Board of Trustees (BOT) is the Governing Board of all the campuses under the PSHS System.
The BOT is chaired by the DOST Secretary, with the Secretary of the Department of education as vice-chair. The members are: The UP President, the PSHS System Executive Director, the Director of the Science Education Institute (SEI), the President of the PSHS National Alumni Association, the chairpersons of the congressional committees in the science and technology of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and one representative from each from higher education, education of the gifted, agriculture. And new emerging technologies.
Campus Organizations
The school has several campus organizations, all under the umbrella of the student body.
The student body is named Supreme Council of Scholars, or SCS, and it is in charge of the Student's Week, Acquaintance Party and Sorting, Socialization, and others.
SMART or Science and Mathematics Association for Responsible Teenagers is the organization concerned with SMT related activities, including the Science Camp (SciCamp), Quarterly Quiz Bowl, and the Weekly Pop Quiz.
The SCS hosts four clubs, mainly GLOBE, SIPA, PASTEL, and Ad Libitum. The GLOBE or Great Lovers of Best Entertainment is the club for the performers, further divided into three, the Singing, Dancing, and Theatre. The SIPA (Sporty Individuals with Positive Attitude) is the sports club, the PASTEL being the arts club and the Ad Libitum being the Expressionists Club.
The SCS also hosts the Leagues, in which all scholars are grouped into four (patterned from the Houses of Hogwarts, Harry Potter). At first the Leagues were named A,B,C, and D, then Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green, respectively. The League names progressed into Red Dragons, Yellow Flares, Blue Fawkes, and Green Gryphons.
The SCS and SMART also has their Constitutional Committees or ConCom which works each organization's Constitution. A COMELEC is also present for each organization. The SCS and SMART also have a group of students called Facilitators that help the officers during events such as the SciCamp and Student's Week.
External links
- PSHS Central Mindanao Campus official website