Rizal National Science High School
| Rizal National Science High School Mataas na Paaralang Nasyonal na Pang-Agham ng Rizal | |
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Jose P. Rizal St., Dalig, Batingan, , | |
| Coordinates | 14°28′20.55″N 121°11′49.76″E / 14.4723750°N 121.1971556°E |
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| Type | Public Science |
| Motto | 'Aim High! Fly High! Go RiSci!' 'The Home of Gifted Rizaleños' |
| Established | 1998 |
| School number | 301455 [1] |
| Principal | Dr. Elvira Conese |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Number of students | 504 (as of S.Y. 2015-2016) |
| 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 public science high school on Jose P. Rizal St., Batingan, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines. It was founded in 1998.
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 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 mentors, and two non-teaching personnel from the local government were housed at the Rizal State College Binangonan Campus under the supervision of 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-seat comfort rooms and principal’s office were on 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 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, RNSHS moved to its permanent site at Brgy. Batingan occupying the Ynares type building with 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, Marissa SJ. Gatapia, Education Supervisor I in Secondary Science, was designated as the Officer-in-Charge. From May 2, 2002 to May 15, 2003, 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:
- The applicant must belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class in public or private elementary school in:
- Division of Rizal; and
- Any division provided he/she have maintained residency in the Province of Rizal for at least one year before his/her application.
Students who seek admission to the school must pass two written examinations. Later, the students must undergo interviews with the school's board of members and faculty.
The examination consists of mental ability test and achievement test covering verbal and non-verbal analogy, biology, physics, 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 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 are based on the guidelines and criteria prescribed by the Department of Education.
There are four grading periods. The grades in each period are 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
VisionThe Rizal National Science High School shall be the center of excellence in Science and Technology, Mathematics, and English. |
MissionThe 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. |
PhilosophyThe 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 HymnComposed by Dr. Edith A. Doblada
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Panunumpa ng Rizal Iskolar
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Teachers
The following are the incumbent department heads and teachers of the Rizal National Science High School:
The Science Department
- Camille Moncada (Chairperson)
- Galileo Gervacio
- Suzie Cenidoza
- Marlon Sta. Catalina
- Robert John Dela Cruz
- Rose Ann Bolante
The English Department
- Romnick Nicolas (Chairperson)
- Arlene Paralejas
- Eufemia Pura
- Ma. Veronica Lee Makayan
- Marlyn Mezo
- Theresita Comandao
The Mathematics Department
- Romulo Arada Jr. (Chairperson)
- Roberto Discutido
- William Celestial
- Dahlia Ramos
- Tiffany Joy Cabangangan
- Ira Viola Margaret Bendaña
- Ariane Kaye Banat
The Filipino Department
- Lorna Acain (Chairperson)
- Rizalina Nayre
- Alma Casas
- Maritess P. Dolem
The TLE Department
- Aida San Juan (Chairperson)
- Marilyn Arcilla
- Marichu Bautista
- Jason Joven
The Araling Panlipunan Department
- John King Antiporda (Chairperson)
- Leovigilda Guttierez
- Doreza Anain
- Gian Maloles
- Angelo Venus
The MAPEH Department
- Neil Lloyd Pulan (Chairperson)
- Norma Gabriel Cabael
- Maricris San Esteban
- Marc Gian Paulo Cloza
The ESP Department
- Dulce Calces (Chairperson)
- Rommel Legaspi
Principals
Since its foundation in 1998, RiSci has had Ssix school heads. The principal is Elvira Conese who has been the principal from June 5, 2015.
| Name of Principal | Year |
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| 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 | 2014–2015 |
| Elvira Conese | 2015–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 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
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| Faith | Courage | Charity | Fortitude | Albert Einstein |
| Hope | Modesty | Loyalty | Humility | Marie Curie |
| Love | Polite | Honesty | Patience | Ernest Rutherford |
| Peace | Wisdom | Joy | Isaac Newton | |
| Galileo Galilei | ||||
| Gregor Mendel |
The advisers for this section are the following:
- Grade 7:
7-Faith - Galileo Gervacio
7-Hope - Arlene Paralejas
7-Love - Ira Viola Margaret Bendaña
7-Peace - Jason Joven
- Grade 8:
8-Courage - Dahlia Ramos
8-Modesty - Rommel Legaspi
8-Polite - Ma. Veronica Lee B. Makayan
8-Wisdom - John King Antiporda
- Grade 9:
9-Charity - Ariane Kaye Banat
9-Loyalty - Camille Moncada
9-Honesty - Lorna Acain
9-Joy - Romnick Nicolas
- Grade 10:
10-Fortitude - Suzie Cenidoza
10-Humility - Romulo Arada Jr.
10-Patience - Maritess Dolem
- Grade 11:
11-Albert Einstein - Roberto Discutido
11-Marie Curie - Engr. Sunshine De Guzman
11-Ernest Rutherford - William Celestial
11-Sir Isaac Newton - Marc Gian Paolo Cloza
11-Galileo Galilei - Robert John Dela Cruz
11-Gregor Mendel - Leovigilda Gutierrez
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 that are possessed by every RiScian.[citation needed]
Upon the implementation of the K-12 curriculum, the names of prominent figures in science were used for the sections of Grade 11, starting S.Y. 2016-2017.
Student life
The learning environment of RiScians is not limited to its walls. Students are exposed to extracurricular activities such as science fairs, school press conferences, quiz bees, seminars, training, student organizations and clubs.
Extracurricular activities
RNSHS actively participates annually in 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 schools, government agencies/units and non-government organizations.
Clubs and organizations
Students can join the following organizations:
Major Clubs
- Future Scientists Club (Science Club)
- Literati Club (English Club)
- Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal (Filipino Club)
- Sipnayan Club (Math Club)
- TLE Club
- Historia Club (AP Club)
- Good Knights Club (Values Ed. Club)
- MAPEH Club
Minor Clubs
- YES-O Organization (Youth for the Environment School's Org.)
- Sports Club
- Effective Writing Club
- RiSCIYAW (Dance Club)
- MusikAghamanon (Glee Club)
- Robotics Club
- Risci's Ensemble
- Robotics and Research Club
Other Organizations
- Freshies Org. (Grade 7 Organization)
- Sophomores Org. (Grade 8 Organization)
- Juniors Org. (Grade 9 Organization)
- Seniors Org. (Grade 10 Organization)
- Red Cross Youth
- Boy Scouts of the Philippines
- Girl Scouts of the Philippines
- The Isotopes and Aghamanon (School Paper in English and Filipino)
Culture
Sablay/Sakbay
Inspired from the University of the Philippines' Sablay, RNSHS has its version of garb worn during commencement exercises. It is worn before the gala (long sleeves) uniform. The colors of the garb were based on the school's colors—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 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.
Family Day
Emphasizing the words Kakaiba ang Pamilyang Iskolar, RNSHS holds its annual Family Day event to strengthen the relationships of the families of students and faculty. It is held in December.
Facilities
There are many facilities in Risci that are used for the students.
- Computer Laboratory
- Chemistry Laboratory
- Biology Laboratory
- Reading Center
- General Science Lab
- InterActiv Room
- E-Library
- Conference Room
- Campus Journalism Room
- HE Room
- AP Room
- MAPEH Room
- School Clinic
- School Canteen
- School Garden
- Drinking Fountains and Washing Areas
- Student's Lounge
- Alumni Hall
- Principal's Office
- Faculty Room
- Faculty Mall
- Dormitory (boys and girls)
- Multi-Purpose Covered Court
- School Quadrangle