Laboratory School (Philippines)
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| Established | 1906 (TSU) |
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| Type | Public High School |
| Students | 500 (Approx.) |
| Location | Tarlac City, Philippines |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Blue Eagle |
| Yearbook | 'The Spark Jr.' |
| Newspaper | 'The Work Jr.' |
| Website | TSU website |
Tarlac State University Laboratory School (TSU-LS or LS) the High School department of Tarlac State University , Tarlac City. It is located at Barangay Binauganan, Tarlac City, Philippines. The difference of Laboratory School to other schools is it has Mathematics-Science oriented curriculum in which a student who is qualified and enrolled in this curriculum shall take up advanced units. For example, a 2nd Year student on a Math-Science curriculum is taking up Geometry, which will only be taken by a 3rd year student from the Revised Basic Education Curriculum.
A unit under the College of Education of Tarlac State University, the creation of the school is focused on the development of the Student Teachers of College of Education. Laboratory School Students are called LSians.
TSU - Laboratory School formerly had four school days (Tuesday to Friday) by the order given by Tarlac State University. But in the opening of the school year 2007, it was reverted to 5 schooling days. The reason of reverting the school days could maybe include some students probably from far distances, having difficulty from coming home because of the late dismissal schedules for the students.
Being under Tarlac State University, LSians join different occasions and festivities that are held at TSU. Some of the activities are Intramurals, Buwan ng Wika, Clash of the Titans, and other quiz bees.
The school had a major problem last 2005, wherein Laboratory School is subject to close. The major reason, was the government or the university is not able to support the school. However, this order has been terminated, and LS is still accepting enrollees for every school year.
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[edit] Buildings
[edit] Main Building
The school is located at Lucinda Campus, Brgy. Binauganan, Tarlac City. The campus is 10 hectares. The building was located alongside with College of Education Building, and the newly built College of Nursing building. The main building has 10 classrooms, 1 faculty room, Sub-SSC office, 1 computer room, and 4 CR's (1 for faculty members, 1 for boys, and 2 for girls.)
[edit] Covered Court
It has also a covered court, a center for students who play basketball, and other games. And also the covered court often used for main events in the school such as Mr. and Ms. Laboratory School, Buwan ng Wika, Mathematics and Science Fair, etc.
[edit] Audio Visual Room
AVR or Amphitheater is the student's place for seminars, career orientations, Film Viewing, reviews, and Holy Mass. It was built with theater-like seats and has upward angle to maintain the student's view on what is they're doing.
[edit] Shops
Although they are called 'Shops' there is nothing you can buy on those rooms. Five different rooms includes the PE Room, TLE Tool Room, and TLE Gardening Room. The other 2 rooms were recently demolished to make a new study place.
[edit] Canteen and Sewing
There is a building for Students who took up Food Lessons and Hand Craft lessons.
[edit] Swimming Pool
The main objective of the Swimming Pool is to train the students for swimming contests probably one in the University Intramurals.
[edit] Transportation
LSians often travel with the licensed school buses and jeeps. The students pay the minimum fare. Students who come from remote places hire private school buses as their means of transportation.
[edit] Yearly Activities
with LSians.
LSians excel in Academic quizzes and contests. It has achieved numerous awards from MTAP, Press Conference, Quiz Bees, etc. Zamantha Nadir Martin and Ivy May Daus brought the school into fame as they ranked 2nd and 8th in the 2006 Saint Louis University College Entrance Exam (SLU-CEE) at Baguio City.
One of the school's profound achievements is its title as the first school that won the grand Champion for five consecutive years and the award for Hall of Fame at the recent Malatarlak Festival street dancing competition held by the Tarlac City government.
[edit] Faculty Members
The current Director of TSU-Laboratory School is Prof. Crisanto B. Mendoza, who presides over: Engr. Willie I. Alagano (Academic Head), Mr. Douglas C. Ferrer (Makabayan Head), Mrs. Ma. Shinette Morales (GAD Chairman), Dr. Godofredo N. Lacanilao (Extension Services Chairman), Engr. Estrella B. Pagco (Research Chairman), Mrs. Mellany M. Masangkay (Coordinator for Culture and Arts) and Ms. Ninez L. Bautista (Guidance Counselor).
Laboratory School faculty members, subsequently substituted by the College of Education Student Teachers. The following are the recent faculty members in Laboratory School: Rhonnie Z. Guevarra; Princess Espino; Nancy L. Mati; Shinnete Botio; Morena Mendoza; Arlyn Conte; Antonio Rosel ; Juvy Galamay; Maricel Salcedo.
[edit] Official Publication
The Laboratory School publishes its newspaper, The Work Jr., at least thrice every school year, and a Literary Magazine called Prose and Poets, published at least once every school year.
[edit] Evolution of The Work Jr. Logos
[edit] First Generation Logo
TWj's original logo has light colors. Its blue and white outer circle represents the school's main colors. The said logo had been used by the earlier students of Laboratory School. It is being slightly modified from its original design from time to time.
[edit] Second Generation Logo
The logo used in the 2006-2007 version of The Work Jr. is inspired by the operating system Windows Vista with the glass orb concept. The text and outer circle of the logo have been modified, but the original concept of the preceding logo is still visible.
[edit] Yearbook
The Laboratory School's yearbook is The Spark Jr. Messages of the President of the Philippines, University President, College Dean, and the School Director are shown. Advertisements are occasionally included in the later portion of the book.
[edit] Latest Edition
The Latest edition of "The Spark Jr" is the batch 18 edition, is a 130+ page book without advertisements, includes the three sections of the said batch. Production of the book took longer than expected, and it is expected to be released on May 2008. However, the previous batch (batch 17, class of 2006) is not yet certain on when will their edition is going to be published.
[edit] Publicity
Michael Jacob Dijamco posted several designs on his Friendster profile, regarding on the designs. However, the cover for the yearbook was decided by the staff members not the actual winner on that poll.
Advertisements on the release of the yearbook is also available on YouTube. The Spark Jr. 2007 Ads
[edit] External links
- Tarlac State University Official Website
- Laboratory School Alumni Website 2007
- Tatak LS
- Unofficial TSU-LS Multiply Group
- United LSians - A customized Ning Social Network]
