Quezon City Science High School
| Quezon City Science High School (Regional Science High School for NCR) |
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 Native Name: Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Agham ng Lungsod Quezon |
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| Type | Regional Science High School |
| Location | Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines |
| Information | |
| Motto | Scientia et Virtus (Science and Virtue) |
| Established | September 17, 1967 |
| Location | Quezon City, National Capital Region,  Philippines |
| Hymn | Alma Mater |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nicknames | QueSci, Kisay, Scientia/n |
| School Papers |
"The Electron" [English] "Ang Banyuhay" or Ang Bagong Anyo ng Buhay [Filipino] |
| Students | 1000-1200 each S.Y. |
| Sister School | Seong-ji High School (Busan, South Korea) |
Quezon City Science High School (or to its students Quesci) is the Regional Science High School for the National Capital Region. It is the premier science high school of Quezon City, and is regarded as one of the prestigious sciences triumvirate of the Republic of the Philippines. It is located at Bago-Bantay, Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 1967, it was appointed Regional Science High School for the National Capital Region in 1998.
It holds the distinction as one of the national leaders in the field of Mathematic competitions, being among the country's most consistent schools in terms of its performance in the DepEd-sponsored MTAP contests the past 10 years. In 2004, it shot to international acclaim when a group of its student-researchers bagged the fourth Grand Award in the Intel International Science and Engineering fair held in Portland, Oregon.[1]
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[edit] History
Clarisa Antonio, the Chief of Special Services, conceived the establishment of a science high school in Quezon City. This idea was announced by Alfredo J. Andal, the City Schools Superintendent in the year 1967.
July 31, 1967, through a memorandum issued to all principals and head teachers, Mrs. Hermenegilda G. Margate, Mathematics and Science Supervisor, was designated by the City Superintendent of Schools to organize and take charge of the Quezon City Science High School.
At first, the school shared a campus with Judge Juan Luna High School at San Francisco Del Monte; a year after, the school moved to the present site of the Quezon City General Hospital, formerly the San Jose Seminary.
In 1969, the Quezon City Council through the leadership of the then Vice Mayor Ismael A. Mathay, Jr. donated the present school site, measuring 2.4 hectares under Quezon City Government with TCT# 265553 in Barangay Sto. Cristo, Bago Bantay, Quezon City in 1969.
In June 1999 , Quezon City Science High School was declared as the Regional Science High School for the National Capital Region by virtue of DECS Order No. 58, series 1999 in consonance with R.A. 8496 (An Act to Establish the Philippine Science High School System and Providing Funds Therefore).
[edit] Admission
Every year, graduating grade 6 or grade 7 students take Quezon City Science High School's entrance tests.
Prerequisite: To acquire an application form, you must first submit your grade 5 report card. However, you must pass the standard grades to attain a form:
- You must have an average of at least 85 in Math, Science, and English.
- You must have an average of at least 83 in all other subjects.
- You must have a weighted average of at least 85.
- If you successfully get an application form, you will fill-it out and hand them in along with other requirements. You will then be scheduled to take the first screening examination which is similar to the format of DECS, and contains questions involving abstract reasoning.
- If you pass the 75% cut-off, you will then be qualified to take the second screening exam. The exam focuses on math, science, and english.
- The top 300 examinees will be scheduled for an interview to see how well the passers present and handle themselves.
- A medical/physical examination will be done on qualifying students (A copy of your Chest X-Ray and such from another clinic/hospital will be required).
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 asked to transfer to another school in the end of that school year.
[edit] Clubs, Electives, and Varsities
Clubs are not required in the curriculum, however the different clubs are offered to those who are interested.
Incomplete list of clubs:
Handled by the AP Department:
- Supreme Student Government - The official governing student body of the whole school.
- CYL I, 2, 3, and 4 Officers - The set of officers per batch for a school year.
- Debate Society (DebSoc) - The official debate club.
- AP Club
Handled by the MAPEH Department:
- Indak Xientia - The official dance club of the school.
- Himig Scientia - The official school Choir.
- Sports Club - Handles sports-related affairs.
Handled by the Science Department:
- Young Scientist's Guild (YSG)
- Young Astronomer's Guild
- Science Club
- Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O)
Other clubs include the English Club, Filipino Club, ICT Club, and Math Club.
Electives are classes which a student can choose to complete his/her curriculum. Electives are only included in Curriculum Year Level 3 and 4. A student is required to choose one to complete his/her subjects. Here's an incomplete list of electives offered in both year levels:
| 3rd Year | 4th Year |
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| Basic French | Advanced French |
| Basic Spanish | Advanced Spanish |
| Nihongo | Practical Chemistry |
| Basic Journalism | Advanced Journalism |
| Pamamahayag | Pamamahayag |
| Robotics | Advanced Robotics |
| Creative Writing | Astrophysics |
| Humanities | |
| Speech and Drama |
Varsities
- Basketball Varsity
- Women's Volleyball Team
- Men's Volleyball Team
- Badminton Varsity
- Boy's Soccer Varsity
- Girl's Soccer Varsity
- Softball
- Baseball
- Table Tennis Varsity
[edit] Facilities
| Faculty | For Students/Function Rooms | Recreational/Sports/Clubs |
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| Faculty Room | Library | Soccer Field |
| Science Center | COOP/Canteen | Covered Basketball Court |
| Math Center | Computer Labs 1 & 2 | Table Tennis Room |
| English Center | Chemistry Lab I & II | Volleyball Court |
| MAPEH Center | Physics Lab I & II | Badminton Court |
| Filipino Center | Biology Lab | Electron |
| AP Center | Speech Lab | Banyuhay |
| Principal's Office | Research Lab | GPTA Building |
| Registrar's Office | Reading Center | Bleachers |
| Guidance Councilor | Conference Hall | Island |
| Coop Storage Room | Mini Forest-Park | French Elective room |
| Coop Office | Botany Garden | Spanish Elective room |
| Guard House/Waiting Shed | Clinic | Nihonggo Elective room |
| ICT Faculty | Coop Extension | |
| Security Office | QueBalls |
Quezon City Science High School can be found at the back of SM City North Edsa (Behind Interior Zone). QueSci has a parking lot that snakes around the inside of the campus, 2 gates (Scientian/Golden Acres Road & Misamis St.), and 10 buildings.
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The "Atom." QueSci's flagpole base.
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The administration building.
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The Belmonte building.
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The Mathay I building.
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A part of the school parking lot during dismissal.
[edit] Achievements
Quezon City Science High School was named the Regional Science High School for the National Capital Region. Students also reign in different quiz bees on various subjects throughout the country. Placing and reigning over quiz bees abroad also happens a lot during every school year, specially in major subject areas (Biology, Physics, Chemistry).
Students also thrive in the field of research. They gain awards locally and internationally throughout every year as they make it to competitions like I-SWEEEP, INEPO, Intel-ISEF, and many others.
The school papers also marks the school, being the champion of the whole country in the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in 2001. Awards are still being bagged every year. The Electron (english publication) and Banyuhay (Filipino Publication) held the District Press Conference championship title for the 14th consecutive year in the year 2009. They are two of the best secondary school papers in the Philippines.
[edit] Principals
| Name of Principal | Year |
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| Herminigilda G. Margate | 1967–1969 |
| Ponciano Salvador | 1969–1971 |
| Juanita M. Reyes | 1971–1976 |
| Demetrio D. Monis | 1976–1983 |
| Norma B. Reyes | 1983–1986 |
| Lilia A. Sahagun | 1986–1993 |
| Ligliwa F. Caindec | 1993–1997 |
| Milagros A. San Juan | 1997–2000 |
| Justina A. Farolan | 2000 - 2000 |
| Teresita N. Turla(OIC) | July 2000 - May 2001 |
| Josefina Cunanan(OIC) | July 2001 - October 2001 |
| Erico Habijan | October 2001 - July 2002 |
| Betty C. Cavo | November 2002 - March 2006 |
| Romulo B. Rocena, Ed. D. | April 2006 - November 2006 |
| Proceso T. Lera, Ed. D. | December 2006 - September 2007 |
| Zenaida P. Sadsad, Ed. D. | October 2007 - December 2009 |
| Diego M. Amid, Ph. D. | January 2010 - April 2010 |
| Zenaida P. Sadsad , Ed. D. | May 2010 - present |
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, vice president for public affairs of the University of the Philippines
- Prof. Frances Cabana, MSc, MA, public administration faculty member at the University of the Philippines
- Ramon Lorenzo, one of the country's top quiz champions and author of the Brain Blitz quiz book series
- Joyce Pring, one of Myx' new VJs
- Rex Arcadio San Diego, Sports Journalist and Educator
- Atty. Tonisito M.C. Umali, Assistant Secretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs of the Department of Education.
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