1. QCSHS Curriculum

DECS Order No. 69, s. 1993 stipulates that a science high school has an enriched science, mathematics, and English curriculum to respond to the nature of such a school that caters to the more intellectually promising students. As such, Quezon City Science High School offers add-on subjects (Grades 7 - 10) and special interest subjects (Grades 9 and 10) on top of the minimum requirements set by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum. In SY 2022-2023, QCSHS began the implementation of the Revitalized QCSHS Curriculum in the Grade 7 and Grade 8 levels.

2. When was Quezon City Science High School created? Who created it?

QCSHS was inaugurated on September 17, 1967. According to the revised history of the school speared headed by Miss Mildred Legaspi,  it was in 1963 when the idea of having a special science high school was conceived by then Division Science Supervisor Mrs. Hermenihilda G. Margate.

3. How is it related to other Science High Schools?

All regional science high schools offer the same curriculum, hence it can accept lateral transfer from other regional science high schools. It does not accept students from the regular science high school because of differences in some subject offerings.

4. How does it differ from other science high schools? What does it have that others do not have?

QCSHS as a regional science high school does  accepts students from all over the national capital region.  It does not accept students from the regular science high school who wish to transfer due to differences in the curriculum offerings.

5. RETENTION & TRANSFER POLICY 

QCSHS abides by DepEd Order 41, s. 2005 (Implementing Guidelines in the Admission, Retention, Grading System, and Selection of Honor Students in the Regional Science High School).

RETENTION

For a student to remain in the program, s/he should obtain a final grade of at least 85% in English, Science, and Mathematics with no grade lower than 80% in any of these subjects, in any grading period, and a final grade not lower than 83% in the rest of the subjects. Failure to meet the latter grade requirement shall put the incoming Grade 8 and Grade 9 student under probation for a period of one year.

TRANSFER

Only students who have maintained the grade requirement set for the RSHS shall be allowed to transfer laterally, that is, from one RSHS to another. Transfer from a general high school to the RSHS shall not be allowed in any curriculum year.

6. POLICY ON AWARDS

Deserving students are recognized based on DepEd Order 36, s. 2016 (Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program). All learners, including transferees, who have met the standards, criteria, and guidelines shall be recognized. Two or more qualified learners may receive any award. Should there be no qualified learner, the awards shall not be given.

• Conduct Awards

• Academic Excellence Award

• Leadership Award

• Special Recognitions

7. Research

Research is a way of life at Quezon City Science High School. It is embedded in all learning areas, and the learners understand that it is crucial in their future role in the community to improve the quality of life. Learners choose topics from a wide array of areas such as biological sciences and health, computer and technology, engineering, physical sciences, and chemistry. Research advisers who specialize in the said fields guide the learners, along with external consultants who are practitioners in their fields of expertise. Scientians confidently present their research projects in school-based research fairs to inter-school research fairs, at times even publishing in refereed journals. The best and most groundbreaking research projects have also been recognized nationally and internationally.

8. Why are we now implementing 12 years of basic education?

The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three countries worldwide with a 10-year pre-university cycle (Angola and Djibouti are the other two).

A 12-year program is found to be the best period for learning under basic education. It is also the recognized standard for students and professionals globally.

9. How will K to 12 affect the college curriculum?

The College General Education curriculum will have fewer units. Subjects that have been taken up in Basic Education will be removed from the College General Education curriculum.

Details of the new GE Curriculum may be found in CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013.

10. Voucher Program (transferring to other non-DepEd Schools)

General Questions

What is the SHS Voucher Program?

• The Voucher Program is intended for Grade 10 (Junior High School) completers who wish to pursue Senior High School (SHS) education in non-DepEd Schools such as Private High Schools, Colleges, and Universities; Local Universities and Colleges (LUC); State Universities and Colleges (SUCs); and Technical and Vocational Schools, starting SY 2016-2017.

• The voucher enables students to claim a “discount” or a deduction from the cost of tuition and other fees charged by a non-DepEd SHS where he or she will enroll. The voucher subsidy is not given to students directly in the form of cash but will be disbursed by DepEd to the non-DepEd SHS where he or she enrolls.

How much is the value of the voucher?

• The actual amount of the vouchers will depend on the location of the SHS where the student will enroll.

  • Note: Cash is NOT given to the student directly instead the subsidy is remitted to the Senior High School where he/she will enroll.

How can I apply for the voucher program?

• Reminder: Only Grade 10 completers from private JHS who are non-ESC grantees need to apply in order to avail the SHS Voucher Program. Note that application does not translate to automatic approval. Applications will be subject to a review and approval process. The steps are:

  • Fill out and download the forms and confirmation slip from Online Voucher Application Portal (OVAP): https://ovap.peac.org.ph/

  • Applicants will be notified of the results. The list of Qualified Voucher Recipients (QVR) will be posted on OVAP.

  • For eligible students, download and print your QVR certificates from the OVAP to be presented upon your enrollment.

For more information: http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/faq

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