University Science High School Info

Student Name: Marcel Adiwibawa
Origin University: Ganesha University of Education
Recipient University: Central Luzon State University
Recipient School: University Science High School



1. General Information

1.1 School Profile





University Science High School (USHS) is one of the schools that is part of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and is not part of the Philippines secondary school system. The location of this school is located in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. USHS was established on June 14, 1976. For more information about USHS, you can access this information at www.ushs-clsu.edu.ph

USHS was established under Council Resolution No.1662 which was passed on June 14, 1976. The creation of the USHS school was established as a place of learning for students who wish to continue their education, especially in the fields of science and technology. Council resolution 1780 was passed a revision in 1978. The school of agricultural science, the name of USHS, opened its doors for qualified applicants and through screening with entrance examinations with only 80 slots in their first year (1978). After five years using the name, they finally changed their name to USHS. This change was made in response to the school's intensive emphasis on technology and science and has continued for almost two decades.

USHS is currently led by Mercedita M. Reyes as its school principal. This school covers junior and senior high school education. In 2019-2020, there were 320 junior high school students and 119 high school students, so that the total number of students attending USHS was 439 students.



1.2 Vision and Mission


A. Vision

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

B. Mission

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

C. Philosophy

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

D. 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


Academic Support System
Facilities at university science high school are very adequate. Each classroom has air conditioners, fans, projector, other rooms have LCD TV and outside the room with CCTV cameras to improve school security and monitor student activities while in school. In addition the school library is very convenient and provides a very good reference book. Not only that teachers all also provided equipment such as computers, printers, internet networks and loudspeakers to facilitate and accelerate the performance of teachers in carrying out their duties.
Here is the list of classroom and the number of students per level:
Junior High School
Grade Level
Number Of Students Per Level
Section
Male
Female
Total
7
90
7-Adventures
15
30
45
7-Explorers
15
30
45
8
79
8-Inventors
10
30
40
8-Researchers
11
28
39
9
79
9- Examiners
14
25
39
9- Discoverers
16
24
40
10
72
10- Achievers
14
22
36
10- Innovators
14
22
36
Total
320
109
211
320

Senior High School
Grade Level
Number of Students Per Level
Section
Male
Female
Total
11
64
11-Originators
14
19
33
11-Voyagers
15
17
32
12
54
12-Navigators
8
19
25
12-Developers
7
20
27
Total
118
44
75
119
Summary :
Junior High School: 320 students
Senior High School: 119 students

Total Population : 439 students

Teaching System
Teaching system in this school, teachers will be given one-hour teaching for one class per day. Teachers can use books, PowerPoint or handouts that can allow students to learn the material first before they arrive at school. Teachers will teach with various learning models according to the topic being studied.
The school is held for 5 days and it starts at 07.30 and ends at 17.00. Every grade has a different subject. Here is the list of subject each grade :
Grade
Subjects
Grade 7
Science, Filipino, EsP, Research, Math, TECH SKILL, English, Homeroom, Music, Health, AP, PE, ARTS.
Grade 8
EsP, Science, English, Filipino, AP, JPES, Health, Homeroom, Music, Research, Envie, ARTS, Math, FL, PE.
Grade 9
English, Math, AP, Advance Algebra, Research, Biology, Filipino, Music, Homeroom, EsP, Health, Chemistry, Nihongo, ARTS, PE, Physics.
Grade 10
Physics, Health, Music, English, Biology, Math, Homeroom, EsP, Research, Filipino, PE, ARTS, Tech Skill, AP, Chemistry.
Grade 11
Komunikasyon at Pananalistik, Gen Math, ICT, Oral Com, Gen. Chem, Homeroom, Pre Cal, Earth Sci, Intro to Philosophy, PE & Health.
Grade 12
Biology, Personal Dev’t, English for Acad & Prof Purposes, Filipino sa Piring Larangan, Homeroom, 21st Century Lit, Gen Physics, Practical Research, PE & Health.

Materials and Other Learning Sources
For the materials, the teachers in CLSU Science High School that used English but still mixed with the Tagalog Language. To provide a learning process in the classroom, teacher use course syllabus, internet (Book Online) and textbook, lecture notes/ handout, and PowerPoint presentation. My cooperating teacher (Sir Marius) always give a handout to the student at the end of the topic, so the student can learn more at the home because the teacher will give a quiz before they are moved to the next topics.
Measurement and Evaluation System
This school has different measurement and evaluation system with another school in my country, Indonesia. Learners from Grades 1 to 12 are graded on Written Work, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment every quarter. Written Work, Performance Tasks and Quarterly Assessment every quarter are given specific percentage weights that vary according to the nature of the learning area.
USHS also has several extracurricular to improve the students’ soft skill such as;
  • Philatelists Club led by Asst. Prof. Emily A.
  • Debate Society led by Asst. Prof. Cynthia Lyn P. Curada.
  • SMFILMEKK or Samahan ng mga Mag- aaral sa Filipino, Musika, Ekonomika, Kultura at kasayangan led by Mr. Mark Christian V. De Jesus.
  • MEC or Math Enthusiasts’ Circle that led by Ms. Joanne S. Dizon.
  • SSC or Seekers’ Science Club led by Assoc. Prof. Evelyn M. Ben.
  • SBO or Students Body Organization led by Asst. Prof Allan F. Antalan.
  • YES-O
  • Cultural Group 
  • The Researchers


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