Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School

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Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
(SRSTHS)
Location
Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

Santa Rosa
,
Laguna

Philippines
Coordinates 14°18′59″N121°06′41″E / 14.31639°N 121.11128°E / 14.31639; 121.11128
Information
TypeNon-Sectarian; Co-educational; and Public Science.
Established2002
Grades7 to 12
Colour(s)Blue, Red, Yellow, and White     
Nickname Sci-Tech (col. Saytek), StaRSci
NewspaperPararayos, The Satellite

The Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School is a non-sectarian, co-educational secondary public science and technology high school located in J.P Rizal Blvd. Barangay Market Area, Santa Rosa City, Laguna, 4026, in the Philippines.

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History

Source: [1]

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law the Republic Act 9083, creating the Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School on April 8, 2001. Cong. Uliran T. Joaquin of the First District of Laguna was its principal author.

The law was implemented in the school year 2002-2003 through the initiative and financial support of the local government of Santa Rosa led by Mayor Leon C. Arcillas.

Admissions

Source: [2]

Application Policies for Junior High School

  1. Applicant student must belong to the upper 20% of the graduating class, and has grades at least 85% in subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and English as of 2nd quarter Grade VI, certified by the Principal.
  2. Average score in Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School Entrance Examinations or STENEX for Junior High is at least 85% or above in three phases of assessment, namely:

Curriculum

Source: [3]

Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School founded Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Curriculum with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program. It is focused on pure science and its applications to industry using the latest technologies. Computer rooms are to be linked to the internet, including multi-media classrooms. Instruction shall be supplemented with visits to known science institutions, laboratories & plants. The school shall maintain a well-stock library, and to subscribe to professional, scientific and technological magazines and manuals.

Grade 7

Specialized Subjects

  • Computer 7
    • Introduction to Word Processors: MS Word
    • Introduction to Spreadsheet Programs: MS Excel
    • Introduction to Presentation Programs: MS PowerPoint
  • Research 7

Grade 8

Specialized Subjects

  • Computer 8
    • Basics of Computer Hardware Servicing
    • Introduction to Image Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop
    • Introduction to Desktop Publishing: MS Publisher
    • Introduction to Web Design/HTML: Notepad+
  • Research 8
    • Applied Research
    • Life Research
  • Math Investigatory 8

Grade 9

Specialized Subjects

  • Research 9
    • Applied Research
    • Life Research
  • Electronics
  • Computer 9
  • Trigonometry 9
  • Biotechnology 9

Grade 10

Specialized Subjects

  • Electronics and Robotics
  • Research 10
    • Applied Research
    • Life Research

Grade Maintenance and Promotion Policies

Source: [4]

Standard Grades

Junior High

  • No failing grade in any subject for the school year.
  • 85% or above grade in Mathematics, Science, English, and Research.
  • 83% or above grade in other subjects.

Senior High

  • No failing grade in any subject in any semester.


NOTE: Proper behavioral decorum and attitude is also a must.

References

  1. The SRSTHS Revised Handbook 2008. Santa Rosa, Laguna. 2008. p. 5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School: Student Guide. Santa Rosa, Laguna. 2017. p. 6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School: Student Guide. 2018. p. 5.
  4. Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School: Student Handbook. City of Santa Rosa, Laguna. 2018. p. 7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)