Parañaque Science High School
Parañaque Science High School (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Agham ng Parañaque) (PSHS) is a specialized public school in Parañaque, Metro Manila, the Philippines.[1] It is under the administration of the local government of Parañaque and is recognized by the Department of Education. The school offers scholarships to Filipino students who are gifted in the sciences and mathematics. Parañaque Science High School is ranked the 2nd best school for providing quality education to high school students.
| Parañaque Science High School Mataas na Paaralang Pang-agham ng Parañaque | |
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| Address | |
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Ninoy Aquino Avenue cor. Dahlia St., Brgy. Sto. Niño, Parañaque , | |
| Coordinates | 14.500556°N 120.994444°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Semi-Public |
| Motto | Soar High Parsci |
| Established | 1990 |
| Status | Active |
| School code | 320201 |
| Principal | Mr. Ruel Grafil |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Language | English and Filipino |
| Area | 3,500 m2 (38,000 sq ft) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | ParSci |
| Newspaper | The Momentum |
| Affiliations | Division of City Schools - Parañaque |
| Website | www |
History
Parañaque Science High School (PSHS) was concerned in 1988 by the late Mayor Walfrido N. Ferrer and his sister Mrs. Flor Cordero. It envisioned to provide free quality secondary education to the exceptionally bright elementary graduates of Parañaque. It's specially enriched curriculum in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics.[2]
Their vision was referred to the Principal of Parañaque Municipal High School (now Parañaque National High School) Mrs. Rosa V. Sioson, with other school administrator: Miss Narcisa F. Catindig, Assistant Principal and Department Head of Mathematics; Mrs. Teresita Flores, Department Head of English; and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cabales, Department Head of Science. This was approved by the Division Superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Sibug and the OIC Science Supervisor, Mr. Lino Rom, who signified their support to the notion. Their collaboration marked the birth of PSHS in 1990. With twenty-one (21) students housed in a borrowred classroom of PMHS, and teachers, supervised by the PMHS administrators, PSHS has proven its exceptionality.
Under the administration of former Mayor Pablo R. Olivarez, the municipal ordinance 94-31 s.1994, "Authorizing the Creation and Operation of Parañaque Science High School" was signed by the council on February 1, 1994; thus, the Parañaque Science High School. This was housed in a building adjacent to the main building of PMHS. After a year, the staff of this school attempted to apply for nationalization but this was disapproved due to the policy of "no school within the school".
In January 2009, PSHS (PNHS-Annex) has been granted its official seal as an independent school by the Department of Education. This made it a school independent from Parañaque National High School-Main. One of the changes that came along with it was the change of the school seal and initially the year of founding in the seal. This led to controversy among students and teachers alike and the founding year of the school is now listed as 1990.
In 2011, former Mayor Florencio M. Bernabe Jr. purchased a property in Barangay Sto. Niño where a two-storey building with twenty-one (21) classrooms was constructed and was officially donated to Parañaque Science High School on April 5. In May 2011, the whole staff of PSHS, headed by the principal Mr. Pablito S. Vibal, occupied this building.
Parañaque Science High School participated in the first-ever "varsity" type robotics competition in the country in the same year.[3]
On August 1, 2013, another academic leader has been installed as the new principal of PSHS - Dr. Concepcion C. Bernaldez. She envisions greater structures that would make PSHS maintain its academic reputation and excellence not only as premier science high school in the city of Parañaque but also in national arena.
An additional school building was constructed in Sto. Niño in anticipation of the K-12 program in 2014.[4]
Admission Process
Every January or February, PSHS accepts applications for the following school year. Foremost among its criteria for selection is being a resident of Parañaque. Other requirements include an average grade of 85% (with no grade lower than 85% in any grading period), belonging to the top 100 qualifiers in the entrance examination, and being able to pass the interview given by the head teachers and the principal of the school.
Organization
Parañaque Science High School is currently headed by a principal. From 1990 up until 2009 the school was headed by an officer-in-charge rather than a principal. This is because the school is not entirely considered as an independent school.[2]
| Name | Picture | Position | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth C. Cabales | Officer-in-Charge | 2003 | |
| Alicia L. de Leon | Officer-in-Charge | 2004 | |
| Leonora J. Nofuente | Officer-in-Charge | 2005 | |
| Zolaida Banacua | Officer-in-Charge | 2006 | |
| Bienvenido Cubebe | Officer-in-Charge | January 2007 | |
| Pablito S. Vibal | Officer-in-Charge, Principal | August 2007-2013 | |
| Concepcion C. Bernaldez | School Principal | 2013-2018 | |
| Thelma F. Montiel | OIC-Principal | 2018-2019 | |
| Marilou A. de Jesus | School Principal | 2019-2021 | |
| Ruel A. Grafil | School Principal | 2021-present |
School Profile
Parañaque Science High School scored an 89.64 average on the National Achievement Test for the school year 2013–2014.
References
- "Paranaque Science High School". www.edukasyon.ph. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "History | Paranaque Science High School". Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- Padilla, Stephen Norries A. (2011-11-06). "Robots have a ball in high-school competition". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- Mangunay, Kristine Felisse (2014-11-12). "Parañaque eyes more school buildings". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-04-14.