HISTORY
Iligan City National High School was founded on July 1, 1963, by Honorable City Mayor Camilo P. Cabili. The school started by offering first- and second-year high school classes, with 264 students enrolled and only 13 teachers. The city council approved a budget of P64,000.00 for the school’s operation and maintenance.
By 1983, twenty years after it opened, the number of students grew significantly from 264 to 7,140. The budget also increased from P64,000.00 to about four million pesos (P4,000,000.00), which put a heavy strain on the city’s finances. In November 1983, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Abdullah Dimaporo to make the school part of the national system, with support from Mayor Cabili and the city council, was signed into law. This change gave ICNHS a national budget of P4,600,000.00 for the year 1984.
ICNHS works to meet the educational goals of the Department of Education (DepEd) and aims to help achieve the country’s development goals.
OVERVIEW
Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) is known as one of the prestigious schools in Iligan City.
It has two level:
Junior High School (Grade 7-10)
Senior High School (Grade 11-12)
ICNHS has several departments to support its educational programs.
These include:
1. Science Department
2. Mathematics Department
3. MAPEH (Music, Arts, PE, Health) Department
4. A.P. (Araling Panlipunan) Department
5. English Department
6. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Department
7. Filipino Department
8. Values Education Department
9. Guidance Department
Junior High School
The term "junior high school" primarily refers to the academic phase that occurs between elementary and high school, usually encompassing grades 7 through 10. It's a crucial time in a student's academic career, with an emphasis on building core abilities and being ready for high school, which offers more specialized instruction.
Junior high school is a component of the K–12 educational system in the Philippines, which consists of:
Junior high school, which lasts from grades 7 through 10, exposes students to a wide range of disciplines, including science, math, English, Filipino, social studies (Araling Panlipunan), technology and livelihood education (TLE), and physical education. During this period, pupils acquire a broad foundation of knowledge and start to show an interest in things they might later take more seriously in senior high school (grades 11 and 12).
Skills Development: Junior high also emphasizes social and emotional development, assisting kids in honing their interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. They are assisted in selecting courses or electives that correspond with their future professional goals throughout this formative phase, which sees them move from more fundamental to more sophisticated learning.
Senior High School
The Senior High School (SHS) program at Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) offers a variety of tracks to meet the various needs of pupils. These courses help them get ready for job, school, or starting their own business. The Academic Track, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track, and Sports Track are some of the alternatives.
Students interested in technical and vocational studies will find the TVL Track very pertinent. Under this track, ICNHS provides a range of TESDA-accredited courses. The production of bread and pastries, welding, cooking, and event management services are a few of the programs that have earned TESDA certification. These courses are intended to give students real-world skills that can help them find work right out of school or pursue more education in relevant professions.
In order to ensure that students are ready for the workforce or further study, the school also adheres to the Senior High School curriculum established by the Department of study. For students who want to improve their practical and intellectual abilities, ICNHS offers a strong blend of academic and vocational training.
MISSION
Iligan City National High School shall be the center of excellent basic education in Region X.
VISION
The school continues to nurture and develop students to become highly competitive and value-oriented students with quality basic education and who will turn-out to be productive and responsible citizens of the community where they serve.
Student's Organizations
Student's Organizations
Under the direction of the Supreme Secondary Learners Government (SSLG), the Student's Organization at Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) takes part in a variety of events that foster school spirit, leadership, and social responsibility. The following are some of the main events and chances for leadership they provide:
Leadership and Governance:
§ The SSLG is the central student council, where elected leaders represent their fellow students. They organize and oversee various school activities, ensuring students' voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
Academic and Extracurricular Competitions:
§ The school regularly participates in academic events such as the Science Quiz Bee held during Science Month, where students from different tracks compete. The winners of this event move on to represent the school at higher levels of competition
Community Engagement:
§ Leadership is also demonstrated through community service. ICNHS students actively participate in initiatives like coastal clean-ups, where students, teachers, and volunteers work together to improve the local environment. This project not only fosters teamwork but also teaches students the importance of environmental stewardship
Cultural and Social Events:
§ The school also hosts a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year. These events offer students the chance to engage in arts, sports, and other creative pursuits while developing their leadership skills through organizing and participating