Regional Science High School for Region 1

Regional Science High School for Region 1
Location
Bangar , La Union Philippines
Information
Type	Public Science High School
Established	1994
Principal	Dr. Amerfina D. Nelmida ed.d

The Regional Science High School for Region 1 (RSHS) is a public secondary school located at Ma. Cristina East,Bangar, La Union, Philippines. It was established during the school year 1994-1995 by virtue of DECS Order No. 69,s.1993,it is the regional science high school for Ilocos Region. RSHS-1 is a science high school which is operated and supervised by the Department of Education.

RSHS is a center and spring board for excellence in science and mathematics oriented education with competent graduates who shall contribute to the country's progress and development. It provides quality science and mathematics education for all students to enhance their scientific knowledge, skills and values towards the advancement of the country.

History

Regional Science High School for Region 1 was one of the eleven RSHSs established during the school year 1994-95. It started with a single classroom consisting of 60 bright students coming from different provinces in the Ilocos Region. For almost four years, it shared classrooms with its mother school Dona Francisca Lacsamana de Ortega Memorial National High School, located at National Highway, San Blas, Bangar, La Union. Then in July 1998 RSHS moved to its present site at Ma. Cristina East, Bangar, La Union. The RSHS-1 campus was donated by the Municipal Government of Bangar.

• 1998- RSHS joined for the first time an international competition for Investigatory Projects. Alvin Jay Mostoles, then third year student, represented the Philippines for its invention "Stone Segregator", in SEOMEO Science Fair, held in RECSAM Penang Malaysia.

• 2000- RSHS for the first time joined the National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT). It ranked number 43 among top performing secondary schools in the Philippines.

• 2001- for the second time to join NSAT, RSHS ranked number 29 all over Philippines.

• 2002- Mr. Rogelio C. Valdez,a Science Project adviser, was nominated as the best Science Project adviser in the 53rd Intel International Science & Engineering Fair,held in Kentucky, USA. Also during the this year, the fifth batch of graduates graduated on its own campus. This is the first time that RSHS held its Graduation exercises on its own campus.

• 2004- a group of RSHS students represented the Philippines in the Future Creation Fair, JIII,held in Tokyo, Japan. It was also during this year that National Achievement Test (NAT) for public school was conducted. RSHS ranked no. 10 all over the Philippines.

• 2005- RSHS-1 ranked no. 2 in 2005 NAT.

Admission

Admission to the RSHS is a three-step screening given to all qualified elementary students. To be eligible for admission, applicants must be Filipino students who must belong to the top 10% of the graduating class or must have special aptitude in science and math.The screening includes two screening examinations and one interview.

Curriculum

The school offers a high school curriculum that is focused on science, technology, and mathematics. Computer science subjects are offered to all year levels. Research is given on all year levels. Earth Science is studied during the first year, while biology is tackled during second and third years. Physics is taken up during the third and fourth years. Chemistry is studied during the third and fourth years. Algebra, geometry,trigonometry, calculus with analytic geometry are studied during the first, second, third, and fourth years, respectively.Statistics is studied during the first year as part of technical writing course and as a separate course during second year and third year. As part of requirements for third and fourth-year research courses, students have to produce research papers and project proposals, which they have the option to submit to local science fairs.

Student Opportunities

Research

Along with a rigorous academic foundation, and an array of extracurricular choices, students are provided with original research opportunities in the biological, physical, and social sciences, and programs that hone students' investigation skills and prepare for academic competitions.

Publications

• The RSHS Catalyst- the official English language publication of RSHS.
• Ang Tagatuklas (The Explorer)- official Filipino language publication.

Both publications are one of the best student publications in the Philippines. It has maintained its reputation as one of the most awarded student publications in the Philippines.

Organizations

Student

1. Student Body Organization (SBO)
2. Regional Organization on Youth Science Clubs (ROYSC)
3. Philippine Society of Youth Science Club (PSYSC)
4. Mathematical Association of Students in La Union (MASLU)
5. Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Filipino (KAMAFIL)
6. ROTAR-ACT- RSHS- Student Chapter
7. Citizen Army Training (CAT)
8. Binhi ng RS (a theater group/ in-active)
9. RSHS Drum and Lyre Corps (defunct)
10. RSHS Young Scientists Band (defunct)

Faculty and Parents

1. Parents and Teachers Community Association (PTCA)
2. Science Club Advisers Association Of the Philippines (SCAAP)

Student Factions/Fraternities/Sororities

1. ThirteenZero
2. AHDC

Other Student Activities

Although the curriculum is more grounded in the sciences than other high schools in the area, the school offers a wide variety of activities that would help develop students into future ethical and socially-responsive scientists. Here are some of the activities students engaged in:

• Buwan ng Wika
• Science Month
• Intramurals
• Junior-Senior Promenade
• Foundation Day

Aside from inside school activities, the school also actively joining outside activities such as patronal fiesta, town fiestas, pronvincial foundation day and many others.

Facilities and Resources

Currently, RSHS for Region 1 campus is comprised of 3 buildings; the old academic building, a laboratory building, and the administrative building. The academic building houses all the lecture classes of the students and ICT laboratory. The laboratory building which houses different science laboratories. The Administrative building houses the Office of the Principal, Faculty Office, and School Library.

The RSHS Laboratories is well equipped with the most up-to-date and modern laboratory apparattuses and equipments. Located beside the Administrative building, the laboratory building houses the four laboratories: the General Science Laboratory, the Biology Laboratory, the Chemistry Laboratory and the Physics Laboratory. These laboratories are well used by the students, for their experiments, scientific researches, and measurements.

The RSHS Library is committed to supporting the student body by providing extensive resources ranging from traditional print and microform to electronic subscription e-journals and databases. Located on the administrative building, the library is composed of different sections:the General Library, which stores different sets of encyclopedias; the Natural Science Section which covers the areas of sciences, mathematics and ICT; the Human Sciences Library which covers history, languages and literature, and other fields of social sciences; and the Multi-media & Internet Library. Every available space is productively used, and presents a comfortable and attractive environment for students

The RSHS canteen was demolished in 2006. Thus, students are obliged to bring their own food for snacks and lunch. This also ensures that the food of the students is safe. In the future the RSHS canteen will again be built.

The school has also one covered court where sports activities and other productions are held. Construction of the facility began in 2001 as part of the project of the 5th batch of RSHS (class 2002).

RSHS takes pride of being the pioneering secondary school to have an internet connection in Bangar. It also takes pride in its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities which were donated by different groups, such as USAID, Metrobank Foundation, DOST and Provincial Government of La Union.

Teaching Aids and Other Instructional Materials

The Department of Education provides different learning materials for RSHS students.

Textbooks

Students are given textbooks on 1:1 ratio. Each students are given textbooks on different learning areas such as English, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, and MAPEH. Textbooks for Science and Math subjects are also provided for freshmen and sophomore students, but these serves only as a reference book. As of the moment, there is no prescribed textbook in Science and Mathematics subjects in RSHS, this is due to the advance topics being tackled in this subjects, which are not included in the textbooks distributed by Dep. Ed.. RSHS students and faculty usually uses books used by university students as their reference books in their Science and Math classes.

Calculators

Scientific Calculators and Graphical Calculators are also borrowed to the students to supplement the students in their Science and higher mathematics subjects.

Classes

• Classes in RSHS starts at 7:30 am and ends at 12:00 noon, then it will resume at 1:30 pm for freshman and sophomore classes, 1:00 pm for junior and senior classes, then ends at 5:00 pm. RSHS follow the 5 days a week class scheme.

• Science and Math classes takes 80 minutes of lecture everyday, while English classes takes 60 minutes of lecture every day. Other subjects takes 40 minutes of lecture everyday.

• There were atleast 30 students in every classroom depending on the number of students qualified and enrolled very school year. The freshman and sophomore classes are sub-divided into 3 sections (the 3rd section is optional, which depends on the number of students enrolled) and 2 sections for junior and senior levels ( the second section is also optional, depending on the number of students qualified).

• Sectioning in RSHS follows the mnemonic A-B-L-E. Meaning all sections in first level starts with A, second level start with B and so on and so forth. Names of each sections are also taken from Periodic Table of Elements.

• There is no "Star Section" nor a "Goat Section" in RSHS, since all students studying here are considered to be above average. The students are grouped into sections in following ways:
  • CASE 1: Year levels with three sections (70 or more students)- students who are in top 1-5 belongs to the first section i.e. I-Al, II-Be, III-Li, & IV-Ei, for students from top 6-10 they belong to second section i.e. I-Ac, II-Bi, III-La, & IV-Es, and for students from top 11-15 they are grouped in the third section i.e. I-Am & II-Br. Students from top 16 and below, are then grouped in counts of three, i.e. 16 to first section, 17 to second section, 18 to third section, 19 to first section, and so on and so forth.
  • CASE 2: Year levels with two sections (60 or more stuents)- it follows the same grouping scheme in CASE 1 for the top 10 students, i.e. top 1-5 to first section and top 6-10 to second section. Grouping for the rest of the students follows the odd-even scheme i.e. students whose ranks are odd number they belong to first section and students whose ranks are even numbers they belong to the second section or vice versa.
  • CASE 3: Year levels with single sections (40 or less students)all students are grouped in the first section.

First Year

• I- Al (Aluminum)
• I- Ac (Actinuim)
• I- Am (Americuim)^* (defunct)

Second Year

• II- Be (Berryllium)
• II- Bi (Bistmuth)
• II- Br- (Bromine)^* (defunct)

Third Year

• III- Li (Lithuim)
• III- La (Lanthanum) ^*

Fourth Year

• IV- Ei (Einstienium)
• IV- Eu (Europium)^*

Note: ^* - optional sections

Performance in NSAT and NAT

Regional Science High School for Region 1 maintains to be one of the top high schools in the National Secondary Assessment Test (NSAT) and National Achievement Test (NAT).

Summary of Ranking

YEAR	EXAM	RSHS- I REGIONAL RANK	RSHS- I NATIONAL RANK	TOP NOTCHER SCHOOL (NATIONAL)
1999	NSAT	3	43	Quezon City Science High School (RSHS-NCR)
2000	NSAT	1	29	Regional Science High School for Region 3 (Central Luzon)
2001	No Exam Held (NSAT was Abolished)
2002
2003
2004	NAT	9	2	Lope de Vega National High School (Northern Samar)
2005	NAT	2	1	CARAGA Regional Science High School
2006	NAT	No Data	-	Calbayog City National High School (Samar)
2007	NAT	No Data	-
2007	RSHS Achievement Test	No Data	-	-

Top 10 Public High Schools(SY 2003-2004)

RANK	SCHOOL	ENGLISH	SCIENCE	MATH
1	Lope de Vega National High School (Northern Samar)	87.38 %	81.00 %	91.62 %
2	Tumauini NHS (Isabela)	80.38 %	81.77 %	95.96 %
3	Rustico Capahi Sr. MNHS (Ormoc City)	83.62 %	77.33 %	94.25 %
4	Alabel NHS (Saranggani)	80.64 %	73.09 %	94.96 %
5	Hipona NHS (Capiz)	79.91 %	76.90 %	89.66 %
6	Quinapundan NHS (Eastern Samar)	88.29 %	70.63%	86.14 %
7	Narciso Ramos NHS (Binalonan, Pangasinan	81.05 %	67.92 %	95.45 %
8	Lipa City NHS (Lipa City)	81.62 %	69.43 %	92.06 %
9	Tandoc NHS (San Carlos City)	86.73 %	59.28 %	94.02 %
10	Regional Science High School (Bangar, La Union)	82.00 %	65.79 %	91.61 %

Top Ten Public Schools for 2005 NAT:

RANK	SCHOOL	MPS
1	Caraga Regional Science High School	97.04 %
2	Regional Science High School for Region 1	82.05 %
3	Tagbilaran City Science High School	76.36 %
4	Claver National high School	75.91 %
5	Alalum National High School	79.90 %
6	Rustico Capahi Sr. High School	74.77 %
7	Lope de Vega National High School	74.66 %
8	Hilabaan National High School	74.44 %
9	Almagro National High School	74.13 %
10	Surigao City National High School	74.08 %

Source: Department of Education

Achievements in competitions

Regional Science High School for Region1 is an achiever on both national and international competitions.

National competitions

Since its creation in 1994 RSHS for Region had consistently winning awards in the national feat.Among them are the following:

• National Intel Philippine Science Fair

• Philippine Super Quiz bee Science

• DAMATHS Olympiad

• National School Press Conference

International competitions

Though it's still young, Regional Science High School for Region 1 had represented the country several times in some international competitions particularly in the field of research.

Among the international competitions it attended are the following:

• Delegate to the SEAMEO Search for Young Scientists, Penang, Malaysia-July 5-9, 1999

• Delegate to the 53rd Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, Kentucky, USA – May 12-18, 2002

• Delegate to the Future Creation Fair, JIII, Tokyo, Japan-August 26-31, 2004

Alumni

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Roughly seventy percent (70%) of alumni are in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The rest are in the humanities, journalism, law, business administration, accountancy, public administration, and the military.

Pioneer Batch (Batch 1: 1998)

1. Geraldine Bunao^*- Med,San Beda
2. Glorelene Macusi- Med,SLU
3. Ensign Paul Carbajal- Philippine fleet, Philippine Navy
4. Deborah Macaso-Saint Louis University; QA Engineer, NANOX Philippines Inc.
5. Lambert Beltran- Civil Engineering, SLC

Centennial Batch: 98-99

1. Jelyn Hazel Napenas^*- University of the Philippines- Diliman;5th placer, National Schools Press Conference; Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology (Citation)
2. Joan Ordinario^**- BS Accountancy, SLC (Cum Laude);Globe Telecommunications
3. Aileen Concepcion- Mechanical Engineering, University of the Philippines - Diliman
4. Jackielyn Vallejo- BS Statistics, University of the Philippines - Diliman; Research Executive, The Nielsen Company
5. Marifel Dawey- AB Political Science, DMMMSU-MLUC (Cum Laude);Instructor, DMMMSU-MLUC
6. Salvador Urbano Jr.- BS Biology, Fatima University; BS Nursing, Ryerson University - Toronto
7. Arlene Bucsit-Electrical Engineering, DMMMSU; Electrical Engineer, Philips
8. Jennie Cresta Medina- Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines-Los Banos;Internal Vet, Bounty Fresh Farm
9. Mary Rose Yap-AB Political Science, DMMMSU-MLUC (Cum Laude)
10. Maricel Monis- BS Criminology, Baguio Colleges Foundation; Efficiency in the field of Criminalistics Award; 5th Placer, Sept. 2002 board exam; Certificate of Distinction (PRC); Firearm Efficiency Award, Jail National Training Institute; Jail Officer 1, Camp Bagong Diwa
11. Charina Carbajal- BS Accountancy, SLC; BC Net Inc.- Makati,Phils.
12. Eloisa Bayona- BS Computer Science, Lorma; Publicis Sparks
13. Brenda Mulato- Computer Instructress, AIRTOP
14. Eric M. Masela- BSEd-Mathematics,ISPSC-CAS; Mapulang Lupa National High School- Valenzuela City,Phils.
15. Maximino Sibayan- BSEd, SLC
16. Cherrielyn Maracha- BS Commerce, SLC; Credit & Collections Staff, National Pen Phils.
17. Maria Concepcion Madrigal- BS Office Administration, SLC (Cum Laude); C.E.E. Idiomas, Madrid (Spain)
18. Donabel Bayota- AB Economics, SLC; BS Nursing, Urdaneta City University
19. Janice Libao- BS Accountancy, NCBA- ROP Sacramento County - California
20. Rhonelyn Jane Monis- BS Commerce, SLC; Manager, Jollibee Foods Corp.
21. Mae Gracielle Cacabilos- BS Commerce, SLC
22. Julius Leonen- AB Political Science, DMMMSU-MLUC
23. Reina Catcatan
24. Sotogayo Agahan Jr.

Wizard Batch (Batch 3: 2000)

1. Alvin Jay Mostoles^*- Ten Outstanding Young Scientist (TOYS), 1999 National Intel Science Fair; National Quiz bee Science Champion, 2000; B.S. Computer Engineering, UP Diliman
2. Ferdinand Mendoza^***- B.S. Military Science, Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City
3. Fernando Mendoza^***- B.S. Military Science, Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City
4. Michael Espirito- B.S. Military Science, Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City
5. Aileen Yukee

Batch 4: 2001

1. A. Karla Bermio ^*- University of the Philippines- Diliman; Nursing- Lorma Collleges
2. Aiza Katrina Marquez ^*- University of the Philippines- Baguio
3. Lady Fatima Macanas ^***- B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering (deans List), SLU Baguio City; Licensed ECE; Texas Instruments
4. Bernadette Nobleza^*- B.S. Nursing (deans list), SLU Baguio City; Registered Nurse
5. Kristine Yukee- B.S. Nursing, SLU, Baguio City
6. Jeridee Orate^***-
7. Kristine Rose Barrientos
8. Shernee Taguinod

EinStars (Batch 5: ZeroTwo Class)

Medicine and Allied

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Gladys Anne M.Bermio
B.S. Biology, UP- Los Banos
Doctor of Medicine, UST

1. Gladys Anne Bermio ^*- Mutya ng Kabataan- La Union, 2005;B.S. Biology (University of the Philippines (deans list)- Los Banos, Laguna); Doctor of Medicine (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)
2. Chrysanta Viernes^**- B.S. Biology (cum Laude), Doctor of Medicine (Saint Louis University, Baguio City)
3. Marjelyn Ringor-B.S. Clinical Psychology, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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1. Richelle Mulato^***- B.S. Chemical Engineering, Saint Louis University, Baguio City
2. Ar-bi Arciaga ^***- B.S. Civil Engineering, SLU Baguio City
3. Norman Valdez^***- B.S. Electrical Engineering, SLU Baguio City
4. Leo Andrew Ibasan-B.S. Chemical Engineering, Univesity of Santo Tomas, Manila
5. Marynes Sibayan-B.S. Industrial Engineering, SLU Baguio City
6. Mervin Maala- B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, SLU Baguio City
7. Lea Bernadette Paz- B.S. Electrical Engineering, SLU Baguio City
8. Norvena Fabro- B.S. Chemical Engineering
9. Wilson Nillo- B.S. Civil Engineering, SLC, Sn. Fdo. City, La Union

Information Techonolgy

1. Carol Galila^***- B.S. Computer Science, UP Visayas
2. Glaizel Coloma- B.S. Information Management, DMMMSU-Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union

Business and Accountancy

1. Haifa Carmela Macusi ^***- B.S. Acountancy, SLU, Baguio City
2. Ma. Lea Angela Pulanco- B.S. Accountancy, SLU, Baguio City
3. Rhose Rongalerios- B.S. Commerce, SLC, Sn. Fernando City, La Union
4. Diosdado Mendoza- B.S. Commerce, SLC, Sn. Fernando City, La Union
5. Roland Kester Nisperos- San Beda College

Nursing

1. Gian Karla Turalba- Diaz ^***- B.S. Nursing, University of Pangasinan
2. Rhodora Murao ^***- B.S. Nursing, Lorma College, SFC La Union; Registered Nurse
3. Racquel Valdez ^***- B.S. Nursing, UCC, SFC La Union; Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor
4. Deo Carlo Pascua- B.S. Nursing, Saint Louis University, Baguio City; Saint Lukes Medical Center, MAnila; Registered Nurse
5. Catherine Raynon- B.S. Nursing, Saint Louis University, Baguio City; Registered Nurse
6. Gerald Noel Micua- B.S. Nursing, University of Baguio, Baguio City
7. Jerry Abriam- B.S. Nursing, Lorma College, SFC La Union
8. Gladys Joy Maynes- B.S. Nursing, Union Christian College, SFC La Union; Registered Nurse
9. Raquel Balabagan- B.S. Nursing, UCC, SFC La Union; Registered Nurse
10. Mark Thomas Coloma- B.S. Nusing, Pines City Colleges, Baguio City
11. Ann Margartte Mostoles - B.S. Nursing, Our Lady of Fatima University Manila
12. Jeffer Kevin Ormita- B.S. Nursing, Lorma College, SFC La Union
13. Mellie Austria- B.S. Nursing

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1. Unibelle Campos^***- B.S. Secondary Education, SLU, Baguio City; Grade School Teacher SLU-Laboratory Elementary School
2. Loryn Esquita- B.S. Education, DMMMSU-MLUC, Sn. Fernando City, La Union; Mathematics Teacher
3. Maricar Mon- B.S. Education, SLC, SFC La Union
4. Michelle Diane Moster- B.S. Political Science, SLU, Baguio City

File:Marine2.pngMarine

1. Benito Octaviano Jr.
2. Jomar Estuaria

Fashion & Entertainment

1. Jeffrey Javier- Proprietor, Jepangs Saloon; Dance Instructress

Other EinStars

1. Mardelyn Acosta^***-
2. Jeriz Mon
3. Clarice Faye Ladines
4. Mary Grace Valdez
5. Jayson Carreon
6. Rhebie De Torres

Batch 6: 2003

1. Gillian Hope Macusi^*- delegate Future Creation Fair, 2004;B.S. Chemistry,cum laude, UP Diliman
2. Miguel Ormita^***- B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering;University of Sto. Tomas, Manila
3. Marimil Raynon- B.S. Nursing, University of Baguio
4. Aileen Maynes- B.S. Nursing, UCC, SFC La Union

Batch 7: 2004

1. Jan Lester Leal- B.S. Chemical Engineering, consistent top 3 deans lister, SLU Baguio City
2. Paul Sherwin Mosuela- saint Louis College- Lingsat, Sn. Fernando, La Union
3. Frederick Mapalo -2003-2004 INTEL PHILIPPINE SCIENCE FAIR (IPSF) Region I Winners(Group Category); B.S. Nursing - Philippine Women's University - Manila
4. Cindirella Directo- 2003-2004 INTEL PHILIPPINE SCIENCE FAIR (IPSF) Region I Winners(Group Category); B.S. Nursing - Union Christian College,SF,LU, Philippines

Batch 8: 2005

1. Jed Moses Nugal- California State University - Hayward
2. Wylmir Paradero- B.S. Computer Engineering, UP Diliman
3. Reinabelle Laquindanum- UP Los Banos

Batch 10: 2007

• Mae Lavern Sibayan
  • Class Valedictorian
  • Med. Technology - SLU

• Joy -Ann Raqueno
  • honor roll
  • B.S. Chemistry
  • U.P. Diliman

• Angelie Manansala
  • honor roll
  • B.S. Computer Science
  • U.P. Los Banos

• Jumel Christian Nicha
  • honor roll
  • B.S. Chemical Engineering
  • University of Santo Tomas, Manila

• Princess Dianne Cabelion
  • B.S. Pharmacy
  • University of Santo Tomas, Manila

• Coney Ross Nerona
  • honor roll
  • B.S. Nursing
  • Far Eastern University

• Florinda Monis
  • honor roll
  • Accountancy - SLC, San Fernando La Union

Note:
^*- valedictorian
^**- salutatorian
^*** - with honors

List of Regional Science High Schools (RSHS)

Main article: Regional Science High School Campuses

External links

• Regional Science High School for Region 1 Ilocano page

• 16 DepEd administered regional science schools listed

• What needs to be done

• What needs to be done

• ISEF Delegates Bared at Awarding Rites of Intel Philippine Science Fair

• No ordinary girls

• Dropout's imagination is fired by 'kalan'

• 2003-2004 INTEL PHILIPPINE SCIENCE FAIR (IPSF) Region I Winners

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