Polangui General Comprehensive High School

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Polangui General Comprehensive High School
Pangkalahatang Mataas na Paaralang Komprehensibo ng Polangui
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Polangui General Comprehensive High School
Centro Occidental


Coordinates 13°17′32″N123°29′08″E / 13.29222°N 123.48556°E / 13.29222; 123.48556
Information
Type Public Secondary
Established1948 (1948)
PrincipalLourdes R. Bigcas, Ed.D
Year LevelsGrades 7 to 12
Number of studentsapprox. 4,000
Language English, Filipino
Campus48,708 sq.m.
Color(s)  White
  Gray
  Blue
Nickname PG
NewspaperThe Courier (English)
Ang Taga-Ulat
(Filipino)
Hymn PGCHS Hymn
March PGCHS March

Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS) is the flagship secondary school of the municipality of Polangui in the province of Albay. It has an average population of 4,000 students. PGCHS has seven present curricula. It is located along the Buhi-Polangui Road at Purok Earth, Centro Occidental, Polangui, Albay; having a total service area of 48,708 square meters. It is 39.1 kilometers away from the Department of Education (DepEd) Albay Division Office.

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PGCHS is a cluster center for all private and public schools in the municipalities of Polangui, Oas, Libon, the city of Ligao and Bato, Camarines Sur. It is also one of the 54 regional leader schools in the country. It serves as a center for training and development of materials and staff in Home Management, Information Technology, Communication Arts, Sciences, and Social Studies.

History

Polangui General Comprehensive High School began as the Albay High School of Polangui (AHSP). It was one of four high schools in the province of Albay when it opened in 1948. The others were Albay High School–Guinobatan (now Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School), Albay High School (now Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School), and Albay High School–Tabaco (now Tabaco National High School). The initial enrollment was 234 students, with nine teachers, a clerk, and a janitor. Mr. Sisenando Reantaso was the school's first principal.

AHSP held classes in the municipal building and a rented house for about two years. Following that, it purchased property in Barangay Centro Occidental, on the Buhi-Polangui provincial road leading to Barangay Lidong. The site was a 66,607 square meter lot purchased from Mr. Eleuterio Basquiez with funds raised by the PTA through municipal council representation in accordance with Resolution No. 76 passed on August 14, 1953. On September 3, 1953, the Provincial Government validated the sale through Resolution No. 141.

Under the authority of Resolution No. 93 approved November 13, 1956 by the municipal council of Polangui, duly certified and concurred with by the Division Superintendent of Schools, Pastor Escalante, on February 12, 1959, 17,899 square meters (Lot 2) provided campus for the School for Philippine Craftsmen (now Bicol University Polangui Campus).

Mrs. Aurora R. Encisa was the principal from 1963 to 1980. On June 18, 1964, President Diosdado P. Macapagal signed Republic Act 3993 into law, converting AHSP into Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS), a national secondary school. The "new" school was modeled after comprehensive high schools in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Mrs. Encisa was also in charge when PGCHS held its first extension classes in Ponso, Polangui in 1965.

Oas opened extension classes during the 1972–1973 school year. The latter was phased out in 1984 to make way for the establishment of the Oas Polytechnic School. In 1978–1979, an extension school was established in Balogo. Another extension school was established in La Medalla, Polangui, in 1991.

PGCHS has nearly 4,500 students, 142 regular teachers and employees, two librarians, a school nurse, a five-man security unit, a five-man janitorial and messengerial team, and an accounting, clerical, and property office with six employees, one driver, contractual and casuals.

Past School Administrators
Sisenando Reantaso, 1948–1953
Victor Pineda, 1953–1963
Aurora R. Encisa, 1963–1981
Vicente Batbat (OIC), 1981–1981
Felicitas Ll. Olondriz, 1982–1996
Wilfredo E. Pura, 1996–2004
Coreta O. Marollano, 2004–2005
Osias S. Monforte, 2005–2010
Sancita B. Peñarubia (OIC), 2010–2015
Emma R. Morasa, 2015–2018
Alicia R. Lim, 2018–2019
Lourdes R. Bigcas, 2019–2020
Alicia R. Lim, 2020–2023
Lourdes R. Bigcas, 2023–present

Objectives

As embodied in the PGCHS Educational Development Plan, the PGCHS works to continue promoting the objectives of elementary education, discover and enhance the interests of the students, and to utilize not only the formal methods but also the non-formal methods of delivery of educational services.

Present curricula

The school's present curriculum is based on the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (K-12 BEC). The implementation of the program is pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 signed by President Benigno Aquino III on May 15, 2013.

The overall design of Grades 1 to 12 curriculum follows the spiral approach across subjects by building on the same concepts. Teachers are expected to use the spiral/progression approach in teaching competencies. As early as elementary, students learn in areas such as Biology, Geometry, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Algebra. [1]

Junior high school program (Grades 7–10)

Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP)

  • They must maintain a final grade of not less than 80% in all subjects.
SubjectsGrade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10
ScienceGeneral Science Biology Chemistry Advanced Physics
MathematicsElementary Algebra Intermediate AlgebraAdvanced AlgebraTrigonometry, Precalculus & Calculus
EnglishGrammar and Philippine LiteratureGrammar and Afro-Asian LiteratureGrammar and American LiteratureGrammar and World Literature
FilipinoPag-unawaGramatikaPanitikang PilipinoPanitikang Asyano
Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) Philippine History and Government Asian History World History Economics
Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH)Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 7Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 8Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 9Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 10, Citizenship Advancement Training I (CAT I)
Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga 1 (Values Education)Values Education (Sarili)Values Education (Kapwa)Values Education (Lipunan)Values Education (Diyos)
Information and Communication Technology (Technology and Livelihood Education)Basic Computer Education; Computer History; Computer Basics; Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint literacy)Intermediate Computer Education (Photo Editing; HTML Website creation; Desktop Publishing)Advanced Computer Education (Website creation and management; Photo Editing; Bookkeeping)Advanced Computer Education (Website creation, management and publishing; XHTML, HTML, JavaScript; Basic Computer Programming in C language)
Science electives Earth Science 2 Research IConceptual Physics,
Biotechnology
Advanced Chemistry,
Research II
Math electivesBasic Statistics Advanced Statistics, Geometry

Revised Basic Education Curriculum (RBEC)

  • This is the regular curriculum
SubjectsFirst yearSecond yearThird yearFourth year
ScienceGeneral ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysics
MathematicsElementary AlgebraIntermediate Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics
EnglishGrammar and Philippine LiteratureGrammar and Afro-Asian LiteratureGrammar and American LiteratureGrammar and World Literature
FilipinoPag-unawaGramatikaPanitikang PilipinoPanitikang Asyano
Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) Philippine History and Government Asian History World History Economics
Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH)Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health IMusic, Arts, Physical Education & Health IIMusic, Arts, Physical Education & Health IIIMusic, Arts, Physical Education & Health IV, Citizenship Advancement Training I (CAT I)
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Agriculture, Home Economics, Drafting and Entrepreneurship Agriculture, Home Economics, Drafting and Entrepreneurship Agriculture, Baking, Electronics, Dressmaking, Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship and Drafting Basic Computer Literacy, Agriculture, Culinary arts, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, Home Economics, Cosmetology, Baking, Drafting and Dressmaking
Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga (Values Education)Values Education (Sarili)Values Education (Kapwa)Values Education (Lipunan)Values Education (Diyos)

Special Program in the Arts (SPA)

  • Special Program in the Arts envisions an artist with committion to the preservation of Filipino Culture and heritage. It was formally introduced in June 2005, with the pioneering batch graduating in 2009. It is an addition to the standard requirements of the secondary education curriculum

Special Program in Sports (SPS)

  • Special Program in Sports (SPS) is in line with the efforts of the Department of Education to institutionalize a program that tries to find a student's potential talent in sports and cater to it. It was formally introduced in June 2012, with the pioneering batch graduating in 2018.

Alternative Learning System (ALS)

  • This program aims to provide alternative mode of delivering secondary education.

Late Afternoon Class (LAC)

Senior high school program (Grades 11–12)

Academic Track

Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) StrandHumanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) StrandScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) StrandGeneral Academic Strand (GAS)
Applied EconomicsCreative Writing/Malikhaing PagsulatPre-CalculusHumanities 1
Business Ethics and Social ResponsibilityIntroduction to World Religions and Belief SystemsBasic CalculusHumanities 2
Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 1Creative NonfictionGeneral Biology 1Social Science 1
Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 2Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century CultureGeneral Biology 2Applied Economics
Business MathPhilippine Politics and GovernanceGeneral Physics 1Organization and Management
Business FinanceCommunity Engagement, Solidarity, and CitizenshipGeneral Physics 2Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Organization and ManagementDisciplines and Ideas in the Social SciencesGeneral Chemistry 1 and 2Elective 1 (from any Track/Strand)
Principles of MarketingDisciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social SciencesWork Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating ActivityElective 2 (from any Track/Strand)
Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity i.e. Business Enterprise SimulationWork Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating ActivityWork Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity

Arts and Design Track

Creative Industries I: Arts and Design Appreciation and Production
Creative Industries II: Performing Arts
Physical and Personal Development in the Arts
Developing Filipino Identity in the Arts
Integrating the Elements and Principles of Organization in the Arts
Leadership and Management in Different Arts Fields
Apprenticeship and Exploration of Different Arts Fields (Media Arts and Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Dance, Music, Theater)
Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity
Performing Arts Production
Exhibit for Arts Production (Media Arts and Visual Arts, Literary Arts)

Sports Track

Safety and First Aid
Human Movement
Fundamentals of Coaching
Sports Officiating and Activity Management
Fitness, Sports and Recreation Leadership
Psychosocial Aspects of Sports and Exercise
Fitness Testing and Basic Exercise Programming
Practicum (in-campus)
Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity i.e. Apprenticeship (off-campus)

Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track

Home Economics StrandInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) StrandAgri-Fishery Arts StrandIndustrial Arts Strand
HairdressingComputer Programming

Agricrop Production

  • Horticulture
  • Landscape Installation and Maintenance
  • Organic Agriculture Production
  • Pest Management
  • Rice Machinery Operation
Automotive Servicing
TailoringMedical Transcription

Animal Production

  • Animal Production II
  • Artificial Insemination- Large Ruminants
  • Artificial Insemination- Swine
  • Slaughtering
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
CaregivingAnimation

Fish Production

  • Fish Nursery Operation
  • Fish or Shrimp Grow Out Operation
  • Fishport/Wharf Operation
  • Fish Processing
Consumer Electronics Servicing
Food and Beverage ServicesElectrical Installation and Maintenance
Bread and Pastry ProductionShielded Metal-Arc Welding
HousekeepingCarpentry
Tour Guiding ServicesPlumbing
Tourism Promotion ServicesTile Setting
Attractions and Theme Parks Tourism
Handicraft

Homeroom sections

There are 77 homerooms as of School Year 2013–2014. 3

CurriculumGrade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Total
Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP)
  • Newton
  • Einstein
  • Darwin
  • Mendel
  • Dalton
  • Charles 4
  • Galileo
  • Archimedes 5
8
Basic Education Curriculum (BEC)
  • Orchid
  • Daisy
  • Magnolia
  • Rose
  • Rosal
  • Ilang-Ilang
  • Jasmin
  • Lily
  • Sampaguita
  • Zinnia
  • Santal
  • Adelfa
  • Mileguas
  • Molave
  • Oak
  • Mahogany
  • Narra
  • Lauan
  • Banaba
  • Acacia
  • Agoho
  • Apitong
  • Camachile
  • Mabolo
  • Pili
  • Sampaloc
  • Dao
  • Eagle
  • Oriole
  • Dove
  • Maya
  • Woodpecker
  • Kingfisher
  • Phoenix
  • Raven
  • Heron
  • Ostrich
  • Owl
  • Swan
  • Jay
  • Snipe
  • Diamond
  • Topaz
  • Emerald
  • Jade
  • Ruby
  • Sapphire
  • Amethyst
  • Opal
  • Onyx
  • Zircon
  • Gold
  • Garnet
  • Aquamarine
54
Special Program in the Arts (SPA)
  • Amorsolo
  • Luna
  • Da Vinci
  • Michelangelo
  • Beethoven
  • Mozart
  • Romulo
  • Recto 6
7
Special Program in Sports (SPS)
  • R. Padilla (SPS G7-A)
  • S. Torribio (SPS G7-B)
  • R. Albuera (SPS G8-A)
  • B. Lucero (SPS G8-B)
4
Late Afternoon Class (LAC)
  • LAC
  • LAC
  • LAC
  • LAC
4
Total2021191777

Programs and services

Guidance services

Formal guidance counseling services as well as informal guidance counseling are provided to the students through frequent contacts.

The Guidance Office is located on the left portion of the Main Building, besides the Cashier's Office.

Prefect of discipline

PGCHS' prefect of discipline is Mr. Wilfredo R. Locsin. His office is located in front of the PTA Office, near the students' pavilion. They recommend penalties to the principal.

Library services

Free library are available on the school, located at the second floor of the Marcos Building, in front of the SOF Building.

Computer laboratory

The computer laboratory and E-Library are located at the first floor of the Marcos Building, in front of the SOF Building.

Health services

The school provides first aid in emergency cases.

The school nurse is Mrs. Neri S. Lubi. The school medical clinic is located at the ground floor of the AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Building.

Food services

The school canteen is located beside the SOF Building (Foodmart), behind the ESF Building (FEWP Canteen) and near the JICA Building (YECS Canteen).

Science laboratory

The PGCSH science laboratory is located at the ground floor of the ESF Building.

TLE laboratories

These laboratories provide services to the students in TLE classes in the four curricular areas:

Religious services

They conduct prayer sessions, class formation, Eucharistic celebration, meditations and readings of magazine, Bible and pamphlets in the Meditation Garden located at the back of the left wing of the main building.

The school chapel is located in front of the Main Building, near the basketball court.

Student organizations

Non-student organizations

OrganizationPresident
AHSP-PGCHS Alumni AssociationRomeo M. Jocson
Parents-Teachers Association (PTA)
Faculty and Employees Welfare Plan (FEWP)

Student awards and achievements

Student leadership

Notable events hosted

AHSP-PGCHS Annual Alumni Grand Homecoming

The annual tradition of PGCHS Alumni Homecoming was initiated was Batch 1976 in 2006. Since then, every Black Saturday, the gathering is being held where former students of the different batches return to PGCHS to reminisce old-time memories and to reunite with former batchmates and mentors. Election of the AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association is conducted every 2 years.

Notable alumni

PGCHS hymn

Lyrics is by "Loida S. Nas, and the music is by Oscar R. Reburiano.

PGCHS march

Lyrics is by Veron Veloso and the music is by Oscar R. Reburiano.

Notes

  1. ^ Changed to Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) in the K-12 BEC.
  2. ^ Changed to Environmental Science in the K-12 BEC.
  3. ^ The K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (K-12 BEC) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) are excluded in the sectioning process.
  4. ^ Dissolved in 2006 due to the low performance of the incoming batch in the National Achievement Test (NAT). Reinstated in 2009 when the incoming batch achieved high scores in NAT.
  5. ^ Was also dissolved in 2006 consequent to the exclusion of III-Charles. Re-included in 2010.
  6. ^ Dissolved in 2011.

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