Negros Occidental National Science High School
The Negros Occidental National Science High School or NONSHS is a public science high school at Estrella Road, Brgy. XIV, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is a Department of Education-recognized National Science high school.
| Negros Occidental National Science High School | |
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| Address | |
Estrella Road, Barangay XIV Western Visayas , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Science |
| Motto | Soar High, Sci High! |
| Established | 1997 |
| Principal | Emma P. Dequito |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Number of students | 250+ (as of 2015-2016) |
| Campus | Victorias, Negros Occidental |
| School color(s) | blue, yellow |
| Nickname | NONSHS, NONSci |
| Newspaper | The Scholar, Ang Iskolar |
| Affiliation | Republic of the Philippines, Department of Education, Division of Negros Occidental |
Its old name, Negros Occidental Science High School, was changed after fulfilling the qualifications and standards of a national-level secondary school. It was announced in June 2010, official resuming of classes. Major changes were applied to the school.
History
The Negros Occidental National Science High School (NONSHS), formerly known as Negros Occidental Science High School (NOSHS), started its active curriculum in 1997. Primary school graduates take the entrance exam in order to be admitted to the school's curriculum.
Curriculum
| Subject | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | General Science | Biology | Applied Chemistry | Advanced Physics |
| Mathematics | Elementary Algebra | Intermediate Algebra | Pre-Calculus | Advanced Calculus |
| English | English 7 | English 8 | English 9 | English 10 |
| Filipino | Gramatika at Panitikan 7 | Gramatika at Panitikan 8 | Gramatika at Panitikan 9 | Gramatika at Panitikan 10 |
| Social Studies | Philippine History and Government | Asian History | World History | Economics |
| MAPEH | Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health | Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health | Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health | Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health |
| Technology and Home Economics/Livelihood Education | Basic Drafting | |||
| Others | Environmental Science
Research I-A Basic Statistics Creative Writing |
Research I-B
Advanced Technical Writing Geometry Linguistics |
Research II-A
Basic Physics Advanced Biology Trigonometry Advanced Statistics Analytic Geometry |
Research II-B,
Advanced Chemistry Journalism Analytic Geometry |
Clubs and organizations
Supreme Student Government
The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the highest school organization that implements the rules and regulations of the school, and facilitates activities on the school premises. The SSG Office follows the Department of Education memorandum and allows to implement memorandums of its own. The Executive Committee is determined through a school-wide election held before the end of the previous academic year. Other committees and its members are decided by the current executives.
Beryllus Princeps Science Club
In line with the National Science Club under the Presidential Proclamation No. 264, NONSHS started its own science club: Beryllus Princeps Science Club (BPSC). This club hosts the annual Beryllus Princeps Science Month with varying dates from October to February. Its officers are chosen by the adviser, and members are permitted to join through applications and interviews.
Societas Linguae et Theatri
The Societas Linguae et Theatri (SLT), formerly known as Codex Guild, is the English club of the Negros Occidental National Science High School. Similar to other academic organizations, its officers are chosen by other non-electoral means. The organization aims to help and improve the skills of the students leadership and teamwork. It also aims to improve the students knowledge towards English and Literature.
The Scholar
The Scholar is the official English publication of NONSHS.
Mathematics Club (Scitamehtam)
The Mathematics Club is one of the academic organizations, promoting effective and efficient learning on mathematics. The club hosts mathematics competitions for the freshmen students and provides voluntary review lessons. The club engages the students in other activities to have a comprehensive learning in mathematics. The club does not have an official celebration as of now.
Gintong Hiyas Club
The Gintong Hiyas Club, formerly known as the Filipiñana Club, is the Filipino club high school. The club aims to promote nationalism and patriotism to the school, with the versing of the Filipino language. The club holds the Buwan ng Wika, for the student body to engage in activities with a nationalistic view.
Ang Iskolar
Ang Iskolar is the official Filipino publication of Gintong Hiyas.
Youth for Environment in Schools Organization
The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) is a civic organization of the Negros Occidental National Science High School that promotes environmental awareness and protection, disaster management and reaction, and the view of our environment and global status. Its executive committee was similar to the Beryllus Princeps Science Club but was changed in 2008. This rule was later changed (due to the change to National-level) to have the committee undergo an electoral process.
The club participates in advocacy for the environment, such as the National YES-O Camp and tree planting and cleanup drives. The club is active in solid waste management and segregation in school and has an absolute committee in the Supreme Student Government office. The club hosts the annual Environment Week celebration.
Sports Club
The Sports Club is one of the civic organizations of the Negros Occidental National Science High School, promoting physical fitness and sports engagement. The club hosts the annual Intramural games for the students.
Youth Against Drugs
The Youth Against Drugs (YAD) is a civic organization of NONSHS that promotes awareness of problems in society brought on by the influence of drugs and incorrect habits and other vices.