Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus

Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus
Address
Sto. Niño, Tugbok District
Davao City
Philippines
Information
Type specialized public high school
Established July 8, 1988 (1988-07-08)
Campus Director Ma'am Delia C. Legaspino
Enrollment 358 (SY 2009-2010); 361 (SY 2007-2008)
Nickname Pisay Davao, Pisay SMC
Affiliation Department of Science and Technology
Information (+63 82) 293-0002 to 04
Website smc.pshs.edu.ph

Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus (abbreviated as PSHS-SMC ; colloquially called Pisay Davao or Pisay SMC) is the first regional campus of the Philippine Science High School System, a specialized public high school in the Philippines. It caters to scientifically and mathematically gifted high school students from all over the country especially those in Mindanao. It is located in Barangay Sto. Niño, Tugbok District, Mintal, Davao City.

History

PSHS-SMC Admin Building

PSHS-SMC, formerly called PSHS Mindanao Campus prior to the creation of PSHS Central Mindanao Campus in Lanao del Norte, started at the Philippine Coconut Authority grounds in Bago Oshiro, Mintal, Davao City. It started with a limited number of classrooms and a handful of scholars who sat on the floor for a few months. Despite the scarcity of resources, the school was officially founded on July 8, 1988.

However, due to the increasing number of students, the school administration decided to construct a larger school area in Sto. Niño, Tugbok District, Davao City. The new building's infrastructure was completed in 1990.

By 1995, the school grounds' muddy and asphalt lanes were cemented, the gardens were replanted and redesigned, and cleanliness was maintained. The school surroundings gradually evolved into a park. Years after, a spacious gymnasium was put up at the back of the boys' dormitory. A small footbridge has to be crossed in order to reach the gym.

In 2008, renovation of the gym resumed. With the new stage completed, it was temporarily opened in March that year for the recognition and graduation rites, the last of which that former director Dr. Rosita V. Fundador would be attending.

The school administration decided to add another building, the Science and Technology, for the laboratories as well as the mini-auditorium, which seats 90 people. The building's infrastructure was completed in 2011 and was launched in the same year.

Construction for an oval track behind the outdoor courts, which in turn are located behind the gym, has been ongoing since mid-2012.

Currently, the campus is composed of the following: the Administration Building, the Academic Building (where classes are held), the Boys' and Girls' Residence Halls, the Gym, the Canteen, and the Science and Technology Building (to house the laboratories).

For 19 years since its conception, the PSHS-SMC had been under the care of Dr. Fundador before her mandatory retirement. She was then succeeded by Mrs. Delia C. Legaspino as the campus' second director.

Admission and Sections

Admission to the PSHS-SMC is possible only for the first year and, in uncommon cases, lateral entry in the second and third years. Applicants from grade six (or grade seven) must take and perform well in the National Competitive Examination (NCE), the admission test of the Philippine Science High School System, also indicating their interest in the Southern Mindanao Campus.

Tests

Each batch (year level) is typically composed of 90 students divided equally, if possible, into three sections.

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Curriculum

The PSHS-SMC follows the same curriculum prescribed by the Philippine Science High School System. However, the electives offered do vary per campus.

Electives

Before the implementation of the K12 curriculum, students were required to take up one elective subject per year equivalent to one (1) unit starting from their second year. However, as a result of the new curriculum starting S.Y. 2012-2013, the batch of 2018 (K+12 Pioneers), will have their electives starting from their fourth year.

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Summer Science Internship Program

In the summer before their fourth year, each student is required to render 160 hours in an approved workplace for exposure in work related to science and technology to comply with their Summer Science Internship Program (SSIP) requirement. Students usually become interns in government agencies (e.g. DOST) or even private corporations (e.g. Coca-Cola) often in Davao City, in their hometowns, or other cities in Mindanao.

The grade they receive, which is based on the ratings given by their supervisor, the teacher in charge of the program, and themselves, is equivalent to a one (1) unit subject in the last quarter of their fourth year.

The 160-hour SSIP is mandatory for all PSHS-SMC students unlike those from the other campuses in the Philippine Science High School System. For example, students in the Main Campus may choose to render 120 hours for the SSIP which is treated as one of their fourth year electives.

Privileged students who attend the Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar (AJSS) of the Ateneo de Manila University are no longer required to render service as their participation in the AJSS is considered for their SSIP.

Academic Grading System

Grades are reported in terms of the stanine. 1.00 is the highest grade while 5.00 is a failing mark. 2.50 is the passing grade and any grade lower than this is termed substandard. The student's current standing for a subject is calculated by adding 1/3 of the previous quarter's grade and 2/3 of the tentative grade of the quarter. The GWA (General Weighted Average) of the student should be 2.25 or better to be in good standing.

Stanine

Grade Percentage Range Equivalent Range in Other Schools
1.00 96 - 100 98 - 100
1.25 90 - 95 95 - 97
1.50 84 - 89 92 - 94
1.75 78 - 83 89 - 91
2.00 72 - 77 86 - 88
2.25 66 - 71 83 - 85
2.50 60 - 65 80 - 82
2.75 55 - 59 77 - 79
3.00 50 - 54 74 - 76
4.00 40 - 49 70 - 73
5.00 Below 40 Below 70

Note: The percentage range is used in actual computations of grades while the equivalent rank is used in translating the grades for use outside of the system (e.g. application to colleges/universities).

Director's List

Every quarter, students who garner a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.50 or better are included in an honor roll known as the Director's List.

Graduation

During their commencement exercises, students who have had outstanding performance in the past four years are given additional recognition.

Honors

Proficiency Awards

The following awards are given to individual students who have performed excellently in various fields as deemed by the management and the faculty:

Special Awards

Based on particular criteria, the following special awards are also given:

Student Organizations

Each student is required to have membership in one of the following clubs:

Each club elects their next set of officers before the end of year. SG and MSC elections however are participated in by the entire student body. School year 2010-2011 however did not have any club elections postponing them to the start of SY 2011-2012 to include the votes of the new freshmen.

Batches

The following is the list of PSHS-SMC batch names:

External links

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