School Profile

WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SCHOOL- HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

School Background

Western Mindanao State University is a state university located in Zamboanga City.

The university has its humble beginnings in 1904 during the American occupation. American generals first took over the school administration but by 1914, Raymond Stephens, a civilian, became its principal. The institution was also renamed to Provincial Normal School around this time wherein its mission then was to be a teacher training ground for western Mindanoans. During the World War II, it closed and became field hospital.

• In 1945, the school's first graduates march with an Elementary Teacher's Certificate.

• In 1961, the school was recognized as a college and was renamed to Zamboanga Normal College.

• Then, through the Republic Act No. 5492, the normal college became Zamboanga State College in 1969.

• Only after nine years, the state college became a state university with the new name Western Mindanao State University, through the presidential Decree No. 1427.

Today, Western Mindanao State University has several campuses scattered around Zamboanga and is catering around 20,000 students.

VISION

The Western Mindanao State University Integrated Laboratory School, as a potent agent of change, envisions the ideals of academic excellence through the efficient delivery of basic education.

MISSION

The Integrated Laboratory School is designed to:

1. Imbue upon its clientele the discipline, character, moral and spiritual values, and intellectual decision-making.

2. Equip its students with the knowledge, skills, values, and desirable attitudes in all learning areas for optimum development of their potentials; and

3. Be creative and caring individuals in varied life situations in promoting the welfare of others.

Zamboanga National High School West

The Zamboanga National High School West, a public school, is located on R.T.Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City, adjacent to the Joaquin F. Enriquez, Jr. Memorial Sports Complex. It is a ten-minute ride from the city hall. The total area is 9,750 square meters.

ZNHS West was established on June 30, 1986, and upon its foundation, Ms. Caridad C. Guanzon had taken the helm since then. The school in its early years had served as an extension of the Zamboanga City High School (Main). The creation of the former paved the way in decongesting the old high school.

Our Vision

The Zamboanga National High School West, envisions' itself to be the best leader school in Zamboanga City, committed to develop the youth into responsible and enlightened individual through the assistance of highly- competent and accountable mentors and equally supportive family and community.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to develop world-class learners and responsible citizens thru: the promotion and exercise a culture of peace and respect for multi- cultural diversity; strengthened school, home and community relationship.