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Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Laboratory High School
Location
Map
Manila

Philippines
Information
TypePublic laboratory school
MottoDiscipline, Academic Excellence, Nationalism, and Commerce
Established1954
PresidentEmanuel de Guzman
DeanMilagrina Gomez
PrincipalCorazon Tahil
ChaplainRev. Fr. Lonnie Borg
Enrolment453[1]
CampusUrban
Color(s)
  Maroon and Gold
NCAE average635.87
NewspaperBuklod Diwa
YearbookJunior Memorabilla
Websitewww.pup.edu.ph/lhs

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School (PUPLHS) is the laboratory school of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Education. It was established on 1955 as the Philippine College of Commerce Laboratory High School.

History

On 1955, the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) established a laboratory high school for the students taking up Business Education. It was located at S.H. Loyola Street in Sampaloc, Manila. When PCC transferred to its new lot in Santa Mesa, Manila, the school followed suit.

Since the 1970s the school has been operating on its current compound located within the Mabini Campus of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). PUPLHS operates two provincial schools in Bataan and in Quezon (defunct).

Originally, there were only 8 teachers serving the school in 1955, although this number has grown as the school hires new recruits. Serving at the helm of the school was a succession of able and competent principals: Apolinaria Seva, Brigido Sadsad, Gloria Talastas, Angelina Manapat, Rosario Battung, Josefina Tan, Rosa Guirao, Fe Salting, Charito Montemayor, Liceria Lorenzo, Carmencita Castolo and the incumbent Corazon Tahil.

The trek to computerization began when Prof. Charito A. Montemayor initiated the computerized enrollment. Ably helping her was an alumnus of the LHS, Prof. Angelito Pastrana who was affiliated with PUPILS, and a group of IT specialists tasked to handle the computerization projects of PUP. Later, report cards were also computerized.

PUPLHS observed its golden anniversary with aplomb. The big event involving the alumni, faculty (including the retirees), and administrators. Students of PUPLHS are also participants of the world's largest human rainbow as PUP celebrated its centenary on 2004. The Alumni Association has been very helpful in funding many of the school’s projects, such as the construction of a Multi-Purpose Hall and the Mini Center for Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development.

In 2012, the school revised its curriculum to align with the K-12 curriculum. Various revisions are made, thus dissolving some subjects and adding new ones. The Numeric Grading System is still used by the school.

Facilities

PUPLHS at Mabini Campus
PUP Linear Park

The High School Complex, located at the west of the Mabini Campus in Sta. Mesa, houses the school. It lies on the banks of Pasig River. Surrounding the complex is the Charlie del Rosario Student Development Center, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, Pasig River and the University Center for the Culture and Arts. [2]

The complex comprises four buildings and spacious parks. These buildings house centers, classrooms, offices, function rooms, laboratories, a clinic and a library. Its strategic location makes it more accessible. [2]

The school has four centers: the Center for Science, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, the Center for Technology, Livelihood, and Entrepenuerial Development and the Mini-Center for Computer and Information Sciences. The Pasig River Linear Park and the LHS quadrangle are also run by the school to hold school functions.

Classes

Admissions

In order to be admitted to the Laboratory High School, a Grade 6 student must pass the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School Entrance Exam (PUPLHSEE). The top 150 students of the exam are guaranteed slots in the Grade 7 level. In case a student doesn't want to enter the school, students from the waiting list are called up to be enrolled in the LHS in order to complete the 150 slots allotted by the system. They are then sectioned into 3 sections with 50 students or more in each section through the results of the Physociogical Examination.[3]

Sections

The Laboratory High School has around 50 students in each class, with 3 classes per batch, in a total of about 150 students in each year level. The names of the sections in the Grade 9 and Grade 10 levels are in accordance to a theme based on the major subject offered in that particular year level.

The sections of PUPLHS are:

  • Grade 7 (PUP): Peace, Unity, and Prosperity
  • Grade 8 (LHS): Loyalty, Honesty, and Sincerity
  • Grade 9: Bookkeeping, Entrepenuership, and Office Technology
  • Grade 10: Bookkeeping, Entrepenuership, and Office Technology[4]

Curriculum

Students undergo through a commercial K-12 curriculum which emphasizes Business Administration. During their 7th and 8th Grade, students study Pre-Commerce subjects. However during their 9th and 10th grade, students are sectioned according to their abilities in Bookkeeping, Entrepeneurship, and Office Technology.[4]

Male Grade 7 students at the Mini-Center for Industrial Technology
File:NALLRC HS Library.jpg
NALRC High School Library
PUPLHS Banda Kawayan performing at one of the university functions
PUPLHS Chorale at their anniversary concert

Student Life

The Student Central Organization is the official governing student body and acts as the regulatory body for all student organizations. It approves the registration and oversees implementation of school activities. The Student Central Organization holds student activities and competition such as Nutrition Week, Linggo ng Wika, University Foundation Celebration, Laboratory High School Foundation Celebration, PUPLHS Musikan, PUPLHS Street Dance Competition and others. [5]

The school's alumni association, the PCC-PUPLHS Alumini Association oversees various activities such as class reunions, local gatherings, and scholarships. Alumni batches help their alma mater by donating goods and providing scholarships.[6]

Organizations

Students may join a variety of co-curricular organizations which pioneer the skills of the students. Student organizations organize school activities instead of faculty to hone their skills. Memberships in student organizations are very important to a student of PUPLHS. A grading scheme has been continuously used as a way to determine the honor awardees. The total grade of honors students is composed of 70% on curricular program while 30% on co-curricular program. There are 16 recognized student organizations in the Laboratory High School: Banda Kawayan (BK), Book Society (BOOKSO), Buklod Diwa (BD), Compana de Danza (CDD), Debate Circle, Drum and Lyre (DAL), Entablado (ENTA), Hi-Y Club, Information Technology – Business and Distributive Arts (IT-BDA) Club, Interact Club, Junior KATAGA (Kapatiran ng Talino at Galing), Junior Memorabilia (JR. MEMO), LHS Chorale, LHS Quizzards, Student Central Organization (SCO), and Young Entrepeneurs’ Society (YES).[7]

Performing Arts

The PUPLHS Chorale is one of the chorale groups in the university, alongside PUP Bagong Himig. Since its organization in 2003, it has won several awards from different local, national and international choir competitions, including the grand prize in the Philippine Travel Mart Eco Chorale Competition High School Division last September 5, 2010; Gold diploma and 2nd prize in the 1st Vietnam International Choir Festival and Competition held in Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam last March 14, 2011 for the Mixed Youth Choir category; and the grand prize in the 4th Voyage of Songs International Chorale Festival held in Penang, Malaysia last July 4-8, 2009, among others.[8][9][10]

The Banda Kawayan is a bamboo orchestra organized in 1973. It regularly performs during school programs and also for diplomats and tourists in various functions in the Malacañang Palace, the Department of Tourism, the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and other public and private institutions.[11]

Compana de Danza is the official dance team of the school. Entablado is the official theater arts guild of PUPLHS.

Athletics

The school participates in the University Intramurals which are held in line with the University Foundation Anniversary Week. The PUPLHS, together with College of Education and College of Human Kinectics in Education Cluster, yearly grabs several awards including the Over-all Champion award.[5]

Aside from the University Intramurals, the school also holds intramural events for major sports, the SCOlympics.

References

  1. ^ "SUCs 3 Year Data on Enrolment and Grads". Commission on Higher Education. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "PUP Campus Map". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  3. ^ "PUPLHS Admission Information and Entrance Examination". Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  4. ^ a b "PUPLHS Curriculum". Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  5. ^ a b "PUPLHS Buklod Diwa September Issue" (PDF). Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School Buklod Diwa. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  6. ^ "PCC-PUPLHS Alumini Association Yahoo Group". PCC-PUPLHS Alumini Association.
  7. ^ "Students". Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "PUPLHS Chorale". Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School Chorale. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  9. ^ "PUPLHS Chorale: Living The Dream - PUP News Center". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  10. ^ ""PUP choir gets award at Malaysian choral fest" - GMA News Online". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  11. ^ "Filipino music highlights 'Heritage Festival' at SM - Business Insight Malaya". malaya.com.ph. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
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