Launching of Samsung SMART Classroom
Samsung continues to find ways to creatively engage students in the school as it partners with the Philippine Science High School- Southern Mindanao Campus in putting up the first SMART Classroom in Mindanao, and second in the Philippines. The establishment of the SMART Classroom is a response to both Samsung and PSHSSMC's desire to effectively incorporate technology in the classroom and to take another step towards building a learning platform that will empower teachers to deliver instructions through an interactive learning environment. The classroom will feature two units of 65-inch interactive whiteboard and 30 units of Samsung Galaxy tablets.
Orientation on Sexual Harassment
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Jearvy R. Lañohan
To increase awareness on the provisions of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, the PSHS-SMC GAD, or Gender and Development Commitee sponsored an orientation about the RA 7877 last October 16, 2015. Personnel, parents, and students were the audience of the said orientation since they are the major stakeholders when in comes to issues on sexual harassment.
Attorney Janer G. Sanchez of the Commission on Human Rights, Region XI , discussed on the salient points of the said law, particularly in the context of the academic setting like Pisay. He specifically discussed the definition and elements of sexual harassment and the policy of the State on sexual harassment. He also explained the mechanism of filing complains regarding these offenses in the school setting.
Pisay celebrates 1st Card Giving Day and United Nations Day for 2015-2016
By Jearvy R. Lañohan
With the theme: Pisay Scholars: United for a Sustainable World, the school gave recognition to the achievers of the first quarter and celebrated the United Nations Day last October 16, 2015, Friday. At 1:30 in the afternoon, the PSHSSMC community gathered at the gymnasium for the said program.
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PSHS-SMC Alumni Pass Licensure Exams for Nutritionists, Dietitians and Physicians
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Jearvy R. Lañohan
American football player and coach Vince Lombardi wrote “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Heeding this advice on pursuing excellence, 18 of our alumni made us proud when they recently passed the Professional Regulation Commission’s Lice nsure examinations for nutritionists, dietitians and physicians.
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Admission Process
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
A grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE).
He / She must:
- have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student's report card. If the student's grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch;
- be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- be born on or after August 1, 2005;
- have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2018 - 2019);
- not have taken the PSHS NCE previously; and
- preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
- Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures
- Non-refundable test fee (Php 100 for private schools, free for public schools)
- Certified true copy of report card (SY 2018 - 2019) by the class adviser / principal
- If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch
SCREENING PROCESS
Only one test will be administered, a scholastic aptitude test (known as National Competitive Examination) which is designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning, and Verbal Aptitude. The NCE will be administered on October 19, 2019.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The PSHS NCE Application Form and the accompanying material are not for sale, may be photocopied, and may be downloadedthrough this link. No reservation fee is required.
Application forms are also available and may be filed at any of the following: PSHS campuses, DOST Regional offices, or Provincial Science and Technology Offices. Application forms with incomplete information will not be processed. Erasures, alterations and insertions must be initialed by the applicant.
The Examination Permit/s will be issued to the applicants upon completion of all documents by the campus where the application was processed. For applications filed with DOST agencies, the exam permits will be mailed to the applicant, or to the School Principal for distribution to its applicant/s.
In case the exam permits are not received two (2) weeks before the examination day, the applicants should check with the nearest PSHS campus, DOST Regional Office, DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office, or the PSHS System Admissions Office.
SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES
- Free tuition fee
- Free loan of textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups
- Dormitory accommodation (if applicable)
** The deadline for filing of application is on September 13, 2019.
** The date of the examination is on October 19, 2019.
Downloadable copy of Application Form, NCE Application Process and Requirements and Sample Test Questions
PSHS-SMC Teachers join PSHS System Curriculum Writeshop for the Specialization Years
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Jearvy R. Lanohan
Eight faculty members from the Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus
joined the PSHS sytem curriculum writeshop for grades 11 and 12 at the Lancaster Hotel, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City last August 10-14, 2015. The five day workshop kicked off with an orientation of the system's plans for the specialization year by the chair of the Curriculum Core Group, Dr. Rod Allan De Lara and setting of the expectations for the writeshop by the RPAD Chief, Dr. Jessamyn Yazon.
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Pisay Research teachers join Region XI's 5th Health R & D Expo
Jearvy R. Lanohan
Research teachers, Dr. Rochelle Papasin and Dr. Cromwell Castillo, attended the The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) 5th Health R&D Expo last July 30-31, 2015 at Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. The event provided researchers and institutions of Region XI an apt venue to promote and showcase research results, particularly in the health category.
Aside from a number of plenary sessions distributed in two days, participants also witnessed or took part in Research and Poster Exhibit Competetions in either graduate or undergraduate category.
Established Research scientists led by the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Hon. Mario G. Montejo, graced the said two-day event.
To Research educators and enthusiasts, the event proved to be very enriching and informative. “It showed me a clear philosophical distinction between qualitative research and quantitative research. Also, it made me realize that research in the Philippine Science High School is mostly quantitative”, Dr. Papasin said.
The expo was sponsored by the Regional Research and Health Consortium and was co-sponsored by DOST – PCRHD and DOST Regional Office XI.