Gusa Regional Science High School - X

Gusa Regional Science High School
Regional Science High School - X
Mataas na Paaralan ng Agham Panrehiyon ng Gusa
Instituto Regional de Ciencia Regional Science High School X
Latin: Regionalium Scientia Alta Schola
Former names	Gusa Barangay High School Gusa National High School
Motto	Scientia Et Virtus
Motto in English	Knowledge And Virtue Kaalaman At Kabutihan
Type	Science High School
Established	1994
Principal	Evelyn Q. Sumanda
Students	848
Location	Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines 8°28′15.6″N 124°40′48″E / 8.471000°N 124.68000°E / 8.471000; 124.68000Coordinates: 8°28′15.6″N 124°40′48″E / 8.471000°N 124.68000°E / 8.471000; 124.68000
Campus	JHS and SHS JR Borja Extension, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City
Language	English, Filipino, Spanish
Hymn	GRSHS-X Alma Mater Song
Colors	Royal Blue and White
Nickname	GRSHS, RegSci, GSci, RS
Affiliations	Regional Science High School Union Division of City Schools - Cagayan de Oro

The Gusa Regional Science High School - X (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralan ng Agham Panrehiyon ng Gusa) colloquially RegSci, GSci or RS, is the Regional Science High School for Region X - Northern Mindanao. It is a specialized public science high school supervised by the Department of Education. It is the premier science high school of Northern Mindanao, and one of the two science high schools in the region, together with the Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao Campus. The school was established in 1994 as Gusa National High School - RSHS Annex. It became the Regional Science High School for Northern Mindanao in 2002 through the House Bill No. 3000 of the 15th Congress.^[1] From the name Gusa National High School-Regional Science High School Annex, it was then changed into Gusa Regional Science High School - X, through the RA 10267.^[2] It is located in Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.

The institution holds the significance as one of the regional leaders in the fields of Science, Mathematics, and Journalism competitions. The school has numerous acclaims in the national science and research competitions. The institution is also a continuous awardee in the field of Campus Journalism, being constantly in the top 3 overall places for years in the Cagayan de Oro Division Schools Press Conference, and bagging awards in the Regional and National Competitions. The school also participates in Australian Math Competitions. The school is known to be the most competitive school in the division in terms of academic achievements.

History

The Gusa Barangay High School is the center or the barangay high school for barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. In 1994, through the efforts of the Gusa Barangay Council and other supporting authorities, it was then renamed to Gusa National High School. In the late 1990s, through the efforts of the principal Mrs. Myrna L. Mandawe, from Gusa National High School, it then became the Regional Science High School (Gusa National High School) for Region X. On October 3, 2002, Gusa National High School (Regional Science High School Annex) was identified as the Regional Science High School for Region X, respectively, pursuant to Dep. Ed order no. 48 s. 2002. In 2012, through the House Bill No. 3000 of the 15th Congress of the Philippines, it was then renamed as Gusa Regional Science High School-X. The principal Mrs. Mandawe had her retirement on November 2013, and was then replaced by Mr. Marlon Francis C. Seriña. Seriña had his service from November 2013 to July 2015, and was replaced by Mrs. Evelyn Q. Sumanda.

The Gusa Regional Science High School - X campus.

Admission

Junior High School

Students who belong to upper 10% of the Grade 6 graduating class, recommended by their respective principals are qualified to take the entrance exam.

To acquire an entrance examination form, examinees should have:

A final grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics
A final grade of 83% in all other learning areas, and
A weighted average of at least 85%.

Students should maintain a grade of 85 for major subjects and 83 in minor subjects. If a student fails to meet this requirement, he or she would be put under probation for the following year. If the student still fails to meet the requirements he or she will be due to disqualification, hence, he or she is to transfer to another school by the end of the school year.

Senior High School

Grade 10 or Junior High School completers that will take up the Science and Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand in Senior High School shall take up the pre-registration and Senior High School Admission Test (SHSAT).

Requirements for Senior High admission are as follows:

Senior High School Admission Test (SHSAT) results
Certificate of Junior High School or Grade 10 completion
National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) results
A final grade of at least 85% in all subject areas, and
A weighted average of at at least 85%.

Academics

The outer facade of GRSHS-X

GRSHS-X students in their light blue and white uniforms.

Gusa Regional Science High School-X is the center of academic excellence in Region X, Northern Mindanao. It is operated and supervised by the Department of Education, with a curriculum heavily focusing on math and science. It remains within the ambit of the Department of Education, unlike the specialized science high school system of national scope, the Philippine Science High School. It is the premier science high school founded in the whole region that is under the supervision of the Department of Education. It is a member of the Regional Science High School Union, a specialized system of public secondary schools in the Philippines, established during the 1994-1995 school year, which consists of a network of 17 schools in the country which offer a science-oriented curriculum that caters to students with aptitude in the sciences.

The school is aimed at the development of a science culture among the students with the view to preparing them for careers in the sciences.

A research paper is a requirement for graduation or for completion in Junior High School.

Media of Communication

Gusa Regional Science High School uses the universal language, English, as a prerequisite on communication. English is used by the school personnel and the students inside the campus premises, excluding on their Filipino and Spanish time. The Filipino Language is also used, as an enhancement in learning more about the national language. The school has an elective Spanish subject, for the Grades 9 and 10.

Curriculum

The school is following the new curriculum by the Department of Education, the Enhanced K to 12 Curriculum, as of the school year 2012-2013 and Curricula of English, Science and Mathematics is enriched by additional subjects and electives prescribed in DepEd Order no. 49, s. 2003. ^[3]

Class Description

A number of six (6) classes for each year level. Minimum of thirty (30) and a maximum of forty (40) students per class for better instruction and improved laboratory work. Managed by School Principal in coordination with DepEd Regional and Division Offices.

List of Sections

The GRSHS-X class sections were named after its corresponding adviser.

Section	Adviser	Section	Adviser
Adam	Adam Ray H. Manlunas	Jazz	Jasmine Joy I. Tiempo
Aris	Aristotle R. Mabale	Jin	Jinny A. Luminhay
Arts	Rotilia G. Arteta	Joans	Joan P. Ohay
Bevz	Beverly C. Zapanta	Jules	Julius O. Tan
Borz	Cedric A. Borres	Lory	Lorylie P. Tindoc
Cazz	Casiana G. Maputol	Luid	Lloyd Allan L. Cabunoc, Ph.D.
Cez	Cecil A. Cespedes	Marc	Judith F. Marcaida
Chenny	Chenita B. Illana	Darcy	Darcelyn V. Cimacio
Cherry	Cheryl L. Emata	Renz	Nerissa D. Driz
Chriz	Christy N. Montesclaros	Ritz	Reitz Mae C. Chua
Ermz	Erma S. Dapin	Salz	Salome B. Violeta
Ferdy	Ferdinand A. Corpuz	Sammy	Samuel O. Linog
Jeny	Jennifer A. Montes	Storm	Estormeo G. Serena
Marky	Glen Mark Dal	Viz	Luzviminda B. Binolhay
Gems	Christian Gem C. Pimentel

Grading System

Four (4) grading periods Numerical and Letter-grade system of grading and in multiples of one Final grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics and a final grade of 83% in all other learning areas, without grades lower than 80% in all subjects.

Mission

To develop morally upright, competent, and research-oriented citizens through standard-based performance with the support of the community.

Vision

A regional center of excellence in science and technology, math, and research education that develops productive and value laden members of the society who are equipped with 21st century skills.

Clubs and Organizations

GRSHS-X Drum and Lyre Corps

GRSHS-X Football Club

The following are the list of the clubs in the school, however, the following list may be incomplete.

Academic	Science Clubs	Journalism	Other
English Club	Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs	Nudo Veritas	Supreme Student Government
Filipino Club	Youth for Environment in Schools Organization	Ang Sinagtala	Drum And Lyre Corps
Mathematics Club	Youth Science Explorers Club		Men's Basketball Team
Araling Panlipunan Club			Men's Volleyball Team
Club De Español			Women's Volleyball Team
			Men's Football Team
			Women's Futsal Team
			Boy Scouts of the Philippines
			Girl Scouts of the Philippines
			Single Harmony (Choir)

Clubs by the Supreme Student Government

During the 2014 - 2015 Supreme Student Government administration (Yap JS, et al), sub-committees were born. These include the creation of the Central Information System (CIS), a centralized system in information dissemination that ensures reliability and fast track sharing of threads. Also established the Council of Class Presidents (COCP) for the vision that decision making procedure is not just for the SSG officers alone but also for the class presidents and even for the commoners as well through break out sessions and year level group participation. The Committee on Transparency (COT) that guards the collection and secures the auditing procedure was also created. The Desk on Rights and Welfare (DRAW) that defends the helpless and invite volunteers advocating for peace was also introduced. Adding lastly is the launching of Convergence of Clubs and Departments (ConCluDe). Each committees were assigned to the SSG officers depending on their position.

Club	Acronym	Members
Council Of Class Presidents	COCP	Class Presidents and Vice Presidents
Committee On Transparency	COT	Class Treasurers and Auditors
Central Information System	CIS	Class Public Information Officers (PIO's)
Desk On Rights And Welfare	DRAW	Class Peace Officers
Convergence of Clubs and Departments	ConCluDe	Club Members and Officers

Campus Journalism

Gusa Regional Science High School - X is recently known as the journalism hub of the Division of Cagayan de Oro City for having numerous achievements in campus journalism contests. The school is recently the 5-time back-to-back overall champion in the Division Schools Press Conference in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City. Since 2011, the school sends participants in the Regional and National Campus Journalism Competitions.

Recently, 7 campus journalists from Gusa Regional Science High School - X won 3rd place in Collaborative Desktop Publishing - Filipino in the 2016 National Schools Press Conference held in Koronadal City, South Cotabato on February 22-26, 2016. The school also sent 19 campus journalists to the recent Regional Schools Press Conference in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental: two group contestants and five individual writers.

Official Student Publications

Nudo Veritas is the official English student publication of Gusa Regional Science High School - X with the motto "The Power to Write is the Power to Achieve". The publication is awarded as the Best School Paper in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City and in Region X over the past years, until now. Recently the publication was awarded as the Best School Paper in the 2015 Division Schools Press Conference in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City.

Ang Sinagtala, the counterpart of Nudo Veritas, is the official Filipino student publication of Gusa Regional Science High School - X with the motto "Ang Bakas ng Karanasan, Ang Tanda ng Kaalaman". The publication is also an award winning paper and recently garnered awards having the best pages. It was also recently awarded as the Best School Paper in the 2015 Division Schools Press Conference in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City, and the Best School Paper in the 2015 Regional Schools Press Conference in Region X - Northern Mindanao.

Facilities

Academic Building	Administration Building	Science Building 1&2	Computer Laboratory	Other
English 7 Room	Principal's Office	Integrated Science Room	Computer Science Lecture Room	Covered Court
English 8 Room	Library	Biology Laboratory	Computer Laboratory	Botanical Garden
English 9 Room	Guidance Office	Environmental Science Room		Guard House
English 10 Room	Research Lecture Room	Botany Lecture Room
Speech Laboratory	Research Laboratory	Canteen II
Filipino 7 Room	Physics Lecture Room
Filipino 8 Room	Physics Laboratory
Filipino 9 Room	Chemistry Lecture Room
Filipino-Spanish Room	Chemistry Laboratory
Mathematics 7 Room	Museum
Mathematics 8 Room
Mathematics 9 Room
Mathematics 10 Room
Araling Panlipunan 7&8 Room
Araling Panlipunan 9&10 Room
Araling Panlipunan 9 Room
MAPEH 7&8 Room
MAPEH 9&10 Room
Canteen I
Senior High School Building
3-storey 9-classroom building under construction.

GRSHS-X Administration Building

The GRSHS-X Academic Building

GRSHS-X Open Field

References

↑ "House Bill No. 3000". Senate of the Philippines. 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
↑ "Republic Act No. 10267". The LAWPHil Project. 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2015-04-28.
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Regional Science High School Union

Founded: 1994 Number of Campuses: 17

Luzon	Ilocos Cagayan Valley CAR Central Luzon CALABARZON MIMAROPA Bicol NCR

Visayas	Western Visayas Central Visayas Eastern Visayas

Mindanao	Zamboanga Peninsula Northern Mindanao Davao SOCCSKSARGEN Caraga ARMM

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

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