Rizal National Science High School

Not to be confused with Rizal High School.
Rizal National Science High School
Mataas na Paaralang Nasyonal
na Pang-Agham ng Rizal

Aim High! Fly High! Go RiSci!
The Home of Gifted Rizaleños
Address
Jose P. Rizal St., Dalig, Batingan,
Binangonan, Rizal
Philippines
Coordinates 14°28′20.55″N 121°11′49.76″E / 14.4723750°N 121.1971556°ECoordinates: 14°28′20.55″N 121°11′49.76″E / 14.4723750°N 121.1971556°E
Information
Type Public Science
Established 1998
School number 301455
Principal Lerma Labrador Flandez
Number of students 469 (as of S.Y. 2012-2013)
Colour(s) Green and White          
Nickname Rizal Science, RiSci, RNSHS
Team name Spartans
Newspaper The Isotopes
Ang Aghamanon
Affiliation Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Division of Rizal
Website rizalnationalsciencehighschool.com

The Rizal National Science High School[1] (Mataas na Paaralang Nasyonal na Pang-Agham ng Rizal), commonly known as RNSHS, RiSci, or Rizal Science is a Secondary Public Science high school located in Jose P. Rizal St., Batingan, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines. It was founded in 1998 and is a DepEd-recognized science high school.

History

The Rizal National Science High School first opened for the school year 1998–99. It was established to provide for more intensive and advanced secondary education program with special reference to science and technology.

The establishment of the Rizal National Science High School was conceived and proposed by then Cong. Gilberto M. Duavit of the First District of Rizal who envisioned Rizal to be the knowledge center in Asia in coordination with Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS) Division of Rizal under the leadership of the Superintendent, Dr. Edith A. Doblada. Congressman Duavit then introduced House Bill No. 3910, for "the purpose of establishing a National Science School in Antipolo, Rizal to be known as Rizal National Science High School and appropriating funds therefore." Later, Board Members Virgilio Esguerra and Felipe Vital filed Resolution No. 97 – 140 requesting Congressman Duavit to transfer the site from Antipolo to Binangonan.

On January 19, 1998, Republic Act No. 8724, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BINANGONAN, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE RIZAL NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR" [2] was finally approved.

The establishment of RNSHS was in response to DECS Order No. 69, s 1993 where the Department of Education, Culture and Sports encourages the establishment of science high schools, initially among the public high schools in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology starting school year 1994−95.

On its initial operation, school year 1998−99, 90 scholars (34 boys and 56 girls); six (6) mentors, two non-teaching personnel from local government, were housed at the Rizal State College Binangonan Campus under the supervision of Mrs. Remedios C. Gervacio Head Teacher III and Dr. Remedios G. Aquino, Science Supervisor, as monitoring official.

Three classrooms, one computer laboratory room, one science laboratory room, one library room, one guidance center, one canteen, 10 seater comfort rooms and principal’s office were used at the ground floor of the RSC building. Science equipment, instructional materials like books, charts, audio-visual resources, tables, chairs etc. were given by the DECS Division and Regional offices and the provincial government.

Students joined both municipal, provincial, regional and national academic competitions and have brought several major awards. Likewise, in the division achievement test, the school ranked first in almost all subjects.

On June 4, 1999, before the start of school year 1999−2000, the school moved to its permanent site at Brgy. Batingan occupying the Ynares type building with only six classrooms completed, just enough for six sections.

In December of school year 2001−02, Genesius Fulgeras took over as the principal. After eight months of stay, Education Supervisor I in Secondary Science in the person of Marissa SJ. Gatapia was designated as the Officer-in-Charge. From May 2, 2002 to May 15, 2003 of school year 2002–03, Cristina C. Camarse, Principal took over from Fulgeras. From May 16, 2003 Elena V. Bernardo has been the principal.

Admission

In conformance to the Division Memoranda issued by the Division of Rizal [3] annually, these are the students who are eligible to take the RiSci entrance examination:

People who seek admission into the school must pass two written examinations. Later, the students must undergo interviews held by the school's board of members and faculty.

The examination consists of mental ability test and achievement test covering verbal and non-verbal analogy, biological, physical and mathematics. The first entrance examination is held in January, the second in February, and the interview in March–April.

The top 120 students are admitted and is announced weeks after the interview process.

Academic regulations

Academic performance requirements

A student should maintain grades of 85% or higher in all the subjects, in every grading period. A grade of 84% or below in any subject, in any grading period of the school year will lead the student to a probationary status. A final grade of 84% (flat) or below in any subject indicates failure.

Grading system

The grades of the students shall be based on the guidelines and criteria prescribed by the Department of Education.

There shall be four grading periods. The grades in each grading period will be computed based on Percentage Distribution of the Components of Students' Grade (Enclosure no. 2 to DepEd Order no. 33, s. 2004). The final grade for each subject area will be computed by averaging.[4]

Vision, mission, and philosophy

Vision
The Rizal National Science High School shall be the center of excellence in Science and Technology, Mathematics, and English.

Mission
The Rizal National Science High School is established to provide gifted Rizaleños with special training in Science and Technology, Mathematics, and English. Moreover, it aims to develop globally competitive citizens motivated by the love of God, country, and concern for the nation.

Philosophy
The Rizal National Science High School believes that educating the students means molding them as whole individuals endowed with multiple intelligence and providing them with an academically advanced curriculum in Science and Technology, Mathematics, and English necessary to prepare them for a highly competitive world.

The RiSci Hymn and Panunumpa ng Rizal Iskolar

RiSci Hymn
Composed by: Dr. Edith A. Doblada

Our hearts are burning for thee
Our pride, our hope, beloved school
Rizal National Science High School
We adore, we adore
Moments of pride and accomplishments
Shall be remembered forever;
What it mean's to work hard to reach our goals
Through the years to achieve our dreams.
Chorus (repeated twice):
Always keep our dreams alive
Always keep them coming true
So let us reach beyond ourselves
And let our hearts carry us even high, higher, higher!

Panunumpa ng Rizal Iskolar

Ako—bilang Iskolar ng Rizal,
ay nanunumpang gagawin
ang lahat ng makakaya
upang manguna sa lahat ng larangan.
Mag-aaral nang mabuti at
magiging disiplinado sa sarili
upang maging huwaran
sa lahat ng mag-aaral.
Ipinapangako kong bibigyang karangalan
ang lalawigan ng Rizal
upang lalong makilala
sa buong bansa.

Department Heads

The following are the incumbent department heads of the Rizal National Science High School:

Department Chairman
Science Lea B. Delos Santos
English Eufemia B. Pura
Mathematics Romulo B. Arada, Jr.
Filipino Alma A. Casas
TLE Aida M. San Juan
MAPEH Darwin A. Luzon
Araling Panlipunan Leovigilda G. Gutierrez
Values Education Dulce C. Calces

Principals

Since its foundation in 1998, RiSci had five school heads. The school's current principal is Lerma Labrador Flandez who has been the principal since 6 January 2014.

Name of Principal Year
Remedios C. Gervacio 1998-2001
Genesius Fulgueras 2001-2002
Marissa SJ. Gatapia (Officer-in-Charge) 2002-2003
Cristina C. Camarse 2002-2003
Ma. Elena V. Bernardo 2003–2013
Lerma Labrador Flandez 2014–present

Sections

Effective S.Y. 2013−14, each year level has three sections with, at most, 40 students. Listed below are the names of the sections per year level.

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 FOURTH YEAR
Peace Courage Charity Fortitude
Love Modesty Honesty Humility
Hope Polite Loyalty Patience

Before S.Y. 2013−14, some names of the sections were Faith and Obedience (Grade 7), Wisdom and Cheerful (Grade 8), Joy (Grade 9), and Perseverance (Year IV). Pioneers of the institution had names of their sections derived from the surnames of people who contributed to science (Galileo, Newton, Edison). Years after, it was changed into virtues which are possessed by every RiScian .

Student life

The learning environment of RiScians is not limited only to its walls. Students are exposed to different extracurricular activities such as science fairs, school press conferences, quiz bees, seminars, training, student organizations and clubs.

Extracurricular activities

RNSHS actively participates annually to different contests like Schools Press Conferences, Science Fairs, Essay Writing Contest, Patimpalak ng Sabayang Pagbikas, Speech Choir Competitions, Oratorical and Extemporaneous Speaking, Water Rocket Events, Tagisang Robotics of the Department of Science and Technology, and other events sponsored by other schools, government agencies/units and non-government organizations.

Clubs and organizations

Students can join to the following organizations:

The Isotopes - The Official School Publication of the Rizal National Science High School

Culture

Sablay/Sakbay

Inspired from the University of the Philippines' Sablay, RNSHS also have its version of garb worn only during commencement exercises. It is worn before the gala (long sleeves) uniform. The colors of the garb were based on the school's color—red and green. Running through the sablay are Baybayin figures of the batch number (in Filipino language) of which a member is a graduate.

Mr. and Ms. RiSci

Launched by the RNSHS Parents and Teachers' Association (PTA) annually, Mr. and Ms. RiSci is one of the school's most-awaited event. Its objectives are to showcase the students' beauty, intelligence and talent to the RiSci community and to raise funds for different school projects. The pageant is divided into two parts; pre-pageant and coronation. For four consecutive years, the title holders of this pageant were won by the representatives of the twelfth batch and is currently looking for the new Mr. and Ms. RiSci of the 5th season of the said pageant.

Family Day

Emphasizing the words Kakaiba ang Pamilyang Iskolar, RNSHS holds its annual Family Day event to strengthen the relationships of the families of both students and faculty. It is held every December.

Alumni Association

The organization of the graduates—the Rizal National Science High School Alumni Association (RNSHSAA) was established in the year 2012.[5]

References

  1. ↑ DepEd School Profile
  2. ↑ R.A. 8724, Congress of the Philippines
  3. ↑ Admission - The Official Website of the Rizal National Science High School
  4. ↑ [A RiScian's Handbook]
  5. ↑ RNSHSAA Official Facebook Account

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