Manila Science High School (Masci)
The Manila Science High School (MSHS or MaSci
for brevity) is the pilot science high school of the country. Patterned after
the Bronx Science High School in New York, USA, MSHS was founded in 1963 with
the graduation of the first Special Science Class spearheaded by Principal
Augusto Alzona, regarded as the "Father of Manila Science High
School."
Through the years, the school has produced
graduates that have gone on to become leaders, influencers, decision makers and
role models in their respective fields.
The tradition of excellence that has become
synonymous to Manila Science High School continues to this day.
front look from Masci (Manila Science High School)
A Brief History of Manila Science High School
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The Manila Science High
School is presently located at the corner of Taft Avenue-P. Faura Streets It
was previously located at the corner of Victoria-Muralla Streets in Intramuros,
Manila.
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The Manila Science High
School, then the Special Science Classes, was formerly under the Manila High
School. Mr. Augusto Alzona, principal of Manila High School, is largely
credited with the establishment of the MSHS, thus his appelation “Father of
Manila Science High School.”
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Mr. Alzona worked hand
in hand with the Bureau of Public Schools to set up a training ground for the
future scientists of the Philippines.
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A memorandum dated
October 12, 1959 issued by Superintendent of City Schools Abdon Javier provided
that a science high school be established in accordance with a BPS memorandum
dated September 29, 1959.
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On October 24, 1959,
upon recommendation of their respective principals and with the written
permission of their parents, seven gifted freshmen from each high school took a
series of tests at the Manila High School.
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The 36 students who
passed the examinations formed the nucleus of the Manila Science High School.
The first science class opened on the 25th of November 1959.
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During its second year,
the first batch became officially known as the Special Science Class. This
class made a first in the history of Philippine education when all of its
members became gold medalist during their graduation in 1963.
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That same year, the
Special Science Classes, by virtue of Municipal Resolution No. 426 approved by
the Mayor on October 1, 1963, was formally separated from Manila High and
called the Manila Science High School, the first science high school in Manila
and in the Philippines.
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The organization and
curriculum of the MSHS patterned after that of New York’s Bronx Science High
School puts more emphasis on the sciences and mathematics.
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Because the MSHS aims
to turn out “scientists with souls,” the humanities and other electives are
included in the curriculum.
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Its not “all work and
no play” for the young Einstein and Pythagorases, they take time out from tight
schedules to participate in various extracurricular activities.
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The school has a
well-organized student organ.
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Small though it may be,
the MSHS has acquired some measure of fame made possible by its alumni and the
present crop of students.
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The Manila Science High
School poses a challenge for greatness, advancement, and prosperity to the
Filipino youth.
The MaSci Mission-Vision
Mission Statement
To provide relevant and quality education
through its Special Science Curriculum, its empowered school manager and staff,
its committed, dedicated and well-trained learning facilitators and support
personnel and its linkages with various publics for the development of active,
productive, morally upright and development-oriented Filipinos.
Vision Statement
A nerve center of excellence that enables
healthy life-long learners with strong moral, social, cultural and
technological foundation to actively participate in the development of a strong
republic.
Source: about masci
because im chemistry major so i under the auspices of science department so the vision - mission is The Science Department is commited to sustain the culture of excellence in Manila Science High School by developing a rigorous and relevant curriculum and facilitating a learning community that enables students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, computer literate, and commited to school community and Country.
BELIEFS
Learning
- Students learn best when they are actively engaged in rigorous and relevant curiculum during the learning process.
Instruction
Instruction
- Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning styles.
Assessment
- Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential scientific knowledge and science processes by being actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Decision Making
- Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission and producing lifelong learners.
Policy
- That each student be valued as individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs
- That a safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning
- That commitment to continous improvement is imperative to enable students to become confident and self directed life-long learners.
- Science Teacher Hub
- Mentoring Room
- Science Research Facility
- Robotics Room
- Cybertech Room
- Audio - Visual Room
Assessment
- Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential scientific knowledge and science processes by being actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Decision Making
- Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission and producing lifelong learners.
Policy
- That each student be valued as individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs
- That a safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning
- That commitment to continous improvement is imperative to enable students to become confident and self directed life-long learners.
Science Learning Center
- Mentoring Room
- Science Research Facility
- Robotics Room
- Cybertech Room
- Audio - Visual Room
Organizational Stucture (OS)
