1.1 School Profile

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Receiving School: University Science High School

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1.1  School Profile

Central Luzon State University Science High School which often shortened to University Science High School or USHS is a science high school located inside the campus of Central Luzon State University (CLSU). This school located in Muñoz Nueva Ecija, Philippines. USHS is not included in the Philippines Science High School System but it is under the College of Education of Central Luzon State University. USHS established on June 14^th 1976 which grades range from 7 grades to 12. The website of USHS itself is www.ushs-clsu.edu.ph

History and Background

The University Science High School established by virtue of the CLSU Board of Regents under the Board Resolution no.1622 dated June 14, 1976 as a prime school for students who are inclined to pursue science and technology courses which the country needs for its massive and sustaining development programs. In 1978, Board Resolution No.1780 was passed revising the curriculum and changing the name to Agricultural Science High School as an answer to the clamor for change of the traditional curricular offerings.

Further revision or enrichment of the curriculum was made in 1979 to strengthen the agricultural components and meet the needs of the students who seek admission to Agricultural Institutions of higher learning without prejudice to the original goal of preparing the youth for intensive training in science and technology. The school has opened its door to interested applicants who qualify through screening by an entrance examination to fill up the limited slot of 80 in the first year level since 1978.

In 1983, the school was back to its original name, the Science High School to respond to the school’ intensive emphasis in science and technology. Now, it more than 2 decades of existence, though a small unit in the University under the College of Education, the USHS has been an asset and will always be an asset continuously giving its share in making CLSU a bold name in academic world where science and technology front the line in its educational thrusts by producing quality graduates.

Admission

As a prerequisite for admission, prospective students must pass a comprehensive entrance exam. The top 80 qualifiers among an annual average of 400 applicants are selected. An additional ten slots are reserved for admission of the faculty or staff’s children.

Thus to qualify, an applicant must have

1.      Obtained at least 80% average on his/her Grade 6 1^st grading period as shown in his/her from 138-A (Report Card) or certified by the class adviser

2.      Passed the entrance examination administered by the CLSU Science High School.

Vision

The University Science High School aims to be at par with secondary science institutions in the Asia-Pacific region

Mission

To develop students who are highly competitive in Math, Science and Technology, and Communication (Asia-Pacific region)

Philosophy

The school believes that education is the prime instrument of the national development and the key to excellence and global competitiveness.

Objectives

1.      To develop student’s scientific attitude, analytical and critical thinking, creativity and innovative abilities, mathematical and communication skills

2.      To develop student’s well-rounded personality – physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and culturally prepared to live independently in their highly competitive world.

3.      To develop/enhance student’s desirable values for independence and self-fulfillment

4.      To prepare students for college work

Personnel Information

University Science High School (USHS) which literary under the College of Education of CLSU which is led by Mercedita M. Reyes as the school principal. USHS is an integrated school which the Junior High School and Senior High School become one. USHS has 422 students in general include of Junior and Senior High School. The total students for Junior High School are 317 students and for the students in Senior High School are 105 students. There are 6 levels in total in this school which each level has 2 sections. Junior High School in USHS has four grades which from grade 7 to grade 10, meanwhile, the Senior High School students are from grade 11 to grade 12. For grade 7 to 8 the lesson that are taught is the general knowledge for science subjects. Moreover, the specific science subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology are taught for grade 9 to grade 12. The students’ population for school year 2018-2019 can be seen as follow:

University Science High School has 19 faculties or teachers and 7 staffs. The teachers have their own fields in teaching the students, as well as the staff who have their own responsibility in school. Thus, both teachers and staffs are working together in supporting the needs for school and for students to be able to complete each other. The list of faculty and staff in USHS can be seen in the table below: