Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science

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Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Paaralang Pang-matematika at Pang-agham ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Filipino)
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The school campus in 2011
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Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
A. Pablo Street, Malinta

Valenzuela City
,
Metro Manila

Philippines
Coordinates 14°41′31″N120°58′00″E / 14.69198°N 120.96665°E / 14.69198; 120.96665
Information
Type
Motto
  • Pride, Honor, and Glory
  • Puso at Talino
Established
  • 2003 (as Valenzuela City Science High School)
  • 2014 (as Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science)
PrincipalJaime S. De Vera Jr. (as Principal IV)
Staff22 (School Year 2023–2024)
Teaching staff38–40 (School Year 2023–2024)
Grades7 to 12
Number of students1074 (School Year 2019-2020) [1] [2]
Language English, Filipino, Japanese, Spanish
Color(s)    Green, maroon, and white
Newspaper
  • The Equilibrium (English)
  • Ang Iskolar (Filipino)
Affiliations Division of City Schools–Valenzuela

The Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (Filipino : Paaralang Pang-matematika at Pang-agham ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela), also referred to as VCSMS and ValMaSci, is a specialized public high school in Valenzuela City, Philippines.

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Established in 2003 as the Valenzuela City Science High School (Mataas na Paaralang Pang-agham ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela), it offers a special advanced curriculum with emphasis in the fields of mathematics and science to residents of Valenzuela City. The school also has a specialized range of subjects in technology, engineering, and language. [3]

History

Foundation

The Science Oriented Experimental Class (SOEC) was initiated in school year 1996–1997 "to shape and produce globally competitive and morally upright individuals who will serve as the foundation of [the] nation's great success." [4] It was an education program organized by former Valenzuela City Mayor Jose Emmanuel Carlos. The class was housed at the Valenzuela National High School (VNHS), in Barangay Marulas, and it was composed of 40 academically outstanding students.

On May 14, 2003, seven years after SOEC was created, Valenzuela City Ordinance No. 37 s. 2003 was approved, establishing a science high school from the original SOEC. The school, under the name Valenzuela City Science High School, was to be funded by the local School Board of Valenzuela. [1] [4]

Valenzuela City Science High School

On February 8, 2003, a memorandum was sent to all principals of public and private elementary schools in the city, requesting to inform graduating students to apply for the qualifying examination for the upcoming admission of first-year high school students at VCSHS. With 200 applicants administered, 108 students passed the admission tests (consisting of an intelligence quotient test, a proficiency test, and an interview). They enrolled at the new school with Brian E. Ilan as the first principal. On June 9, 2003, the first VCSHS Parents, Teachers, and Community Association (PTCA) was formed. [4]

From the original six teachers, the institution added eight. Additional students made the VCSHS community larger as the years passed. At the beginning of the school year 2005–2006, VCSHS moved to its newly constructed building at A. Marcelo Street in Barangay Dalandanan. City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian inaugurated the new house, and 4th year students entered VCSHS. According to the teachers at the time, a recorded shortest graduation happened for the 15 students of SOEC passing the 4th year curriculum of ValSci. [4]

New School Campus

The first seal used by Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science. This seal was only used during the school year 2014-2015 before changing it to the current seal. VCSMS OldSeal.jpg
The first seal used by Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science. This seal was only used during the school year 2014–2015 before changing it to the current seal.

In early 2014, Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon Gatchalian announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art campus [5] under the name Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science. This is a part of the Education 360° Investment Program of the local government that included feeder programs, the provision of school supplies, and training for students, parents, and teachers. [6] [7] Rexlon Gatchalian explained, "This is a large-scale investment to shore up the local education system." [5] Out of the ₱300 million budget allotted to the plan, ₱199 million was spent on the construction and outfit of the new school campus. [1] [6] He said that the soon-to-rise school is the "best education investment [the] city has ever made." [5]

The facade of the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science campus in Barangay Malinta, in August 2014. Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science.jpg
The facade of the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science campus in Barangay Malinta, in August 2014.

The groundbreaking of the new school site in Barangay Malinta was held on January 27, 2014. Rexlon Gatchalian, local government officials, the Valenzuela City Science High School faculty and students, and the Department of Education (DepEd) secretary Armin Luistro attended the ceremony. [8] The mayor praised the school's NAT scores, which are the highest in Metro Manila, and the high passing rate for UPCAT. [8] He said in another interview that "these classrooms will be available for use when classes open in June this year." [6]

The changing of the school name to Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science gained much dispute around the school community. [8] Rexlon Gatchalian responded by saying, "The reason is because we do better in math compared to science." DepEd secretary Luistro said, "I'm okay with the name change, but I'm more concerned with the substantial changes in the curriculum, the quantity of its graduates, and how many of them will take math or science-related courses in college." [8] The new name was proposed by city councilor Lorena Natividad-Borja. It was signed by the mayor as City Ordinance No. 120, which includes the enhancement of the mathematics program in the new curriculum. [9]

The campus was completed in August 2014, six months after the groundbreaking ceremony, and was inaugurated on September 1, 2014. [1] Luistro praised the city's education program by stating, "I am very much impressed by this city's investment in education. Aside from this new city school, Valenzuela City has found solutions for the decongestion of schools within their area through the 'busing system,' by transferring students from one school to another." [5] Rexlon Gatchalian, during the tour of the newly constructed building, said, "With something as grand as this, we want to stir an interest in mathematics and science among the youth in Valenzuela City."

The four-story school building is a full Wi-Fi zone [10] and contains 20 classrooms, which can hold 35 to 40 students each, [11] and physics and robotics, speech, computer, chemistry, biology, and mathematics laboratories. [5] Each of the six laboratories is equipped with an interactive Smart Board, [5] [10] while the science (physics and robotics, chemistry, and biology) laboratories have two areas: one for lecture and another for experiments. [11]

Dubbed as the "crown jewel" of the city when it comes to education investments, the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science is said to be envisioned as part of the most high-tech and advanced mathematics and science schools in the Philippines. [5] [10] To keep the building, its facilities, and other tangible concerns proper, the city government assigned personnel to function as building administrators. [12] Classes at the new campus began on September 8, 2014. [13] Luistro said, "My prayer is that Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science may produce the best and brightest scientists of the country." [5]

Student Governance

Principals of the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Dr. Brian E. Ilan, 2003–2006
Mrs. Lagrimas B. Bayle, 2006–2006
Dr. Genindina M. Sumbillo, 2006–2008
Mr. Arneil D. Aro, 2008–October 2011
Mrs. Edelina I. Golloso, October 2011–February 2012
Dr. Brian E. Ilan, February 2012–September 16, 2013
Dr. Jameson H. Tan, September 16, 2013–March 2016
Ma. Christina Cerdeña Salonga, March 2016–July 3, 2018
Jaime S. De Vera Jr., July 3, 2018–February 28, 2023
Juliana Tamayo Alvarez, February 28, 2023–May 4, 2023
Jaime S. De Vera Jr., May 4, 2023–current

Principals

The principal of the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science is appointed for a four-year term.

Student Government

The Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science Supreme Secondary Learner Government, referred to as the ValMaSci SSLG or the VCSMS SSLG, is the student government of Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science. It is the highest governing body of the school, managed by students. The student government promotes transparency, support to learners, and activities for students to participate in.

School Clubs

The school accommodates 18 accredited clubs, two of which were founded through DepEd Memorandums and the rest were founded by the school. Early in a school year, the student government conducts the event of “Club Hunting” where after class dismissal, students get a chance to wander around the school atrium ,where clubs are stationed ao recruit club members. Alongside this, the student government conducts “Club Days” for clubs to station at the atrium to present fun interactaiv activities for students and club members. The clubs are required to conduct activities and meetings within members and officers to improve iamaraderie.

Admission

To be admitted to the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science, the applicant must be a bona fide resident of Valenzuela City; must not have a grade in any subject during his elementary school lower than 85; and must pass the admission exam. Applicants who have obtained at least 85% of the admission test are considered for admission. No students will be allowed to enroll in the next school year unless an average of at least 85% is maintained in all subject areas. [1] According to City Ordinance No. 120, the top two students of each graduating elementary batch of Valenzuela City public schools are exempted from taking the exam and will be automatically admitted to the school, if they choose to accept the offer. [1] [14]

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