CHAPTER 2

SCHOOL CURRENT SITUATION

a. Introducing the School

Size of the School & Curriculum Offered

The Pagadian City Science High School provides intensive and advanced
secondary education with special reference to Science and Technology. It offers
additional three elective subjects in every grade level on top of the usual eight subjects
of the regular high schools. Currently, it has 949 students from both junior and senior
high schools. It also has 34 teaching and non-teaching staffs which comprises of 12
SHS teachers, 19 JHS teachers and 3 administrative staffs. It falls under the medium
school category.

Location, Catchment Areas and Physical Environment

With the help of the local government officials, PagSci was able to secure 7,000
square meters for its new school location in Barangay Tuburan. The school is located
along the highway, within the city limits, making it accessible. A 1.2-kilometer tricycle
ride will get you from the school to the Gaisano Mall and a 2 minute-walk to the
Springland Resort. The neighborhood where the school is located has a barangay
basketball court where students can play basketball in their PE class.

There are 4 buildings in the school. The Pythagoras, a two-story building caters
SHS-Grade 12 students. The Aristotle, a three-story building accommodates the library,
SHS-Grade 11, JHS Grade 7 and 8. The Democritus, a one-story building, holds one
section in Grade 7 and a room for Home Economics. The Archimedes, a two-story
building composes the administrative office and classrooms of the grade 9 sections.
There is really need for more ancillary classrooms that would serve as laboratories and
more classrooms to accommodate the growing students’ population of the school. In
fact, due to lack of classrooms, the newly constructed covered court supported by the
LGU is used to accommodate Grade 11 classes. A temporary wood partitions were
constructed to ensure the privacy of students attending classes.

Moreover, the drainage system is operational. There is also enough space on the
ground for four-wheeled vehicles to get in and out. However, there is no designated
park and fetch areas for vehicles and motorcycles, thus creating a traffic jam outside
the school gate.

Environment and Socio-Economic Status

There are numerous commercial establishments nearby the school. There are
also a lot of neighboring private elementary schools, where most of the Pagsci students
graduated. These students are mostly coming from wealthy and middle-class
backgrounds; however, there are also a few students who are from low-earning
families.

Immediate Community & Linkages

Stakeholders' support for education has been demonstrated through the school's
successes. The provincial government assisted in locating the PagSci new school site in
Tuburan District, Pagadian City, while the city government assisted in the construction
of the buildings and covered court. The funds raised to support the Brigada Eskwela
Program, maintain the school grounds, ensure safety and security, set up the computer
lab, purchase a modern sound system, visual facilities, and instructional support
facilities for each classroom, as well as homeroom improvement projects, also
demonstrated the parents' and other stakeholders' strong support. In general, the
stakeholders' ongoing support has produced fruitful outcomes and advanced the growth
of the school in terms of physical facilities, improved education, and students'
participation in local, national, and even international activities.
b. School Performance on Access
Table 1. Enrolment Trends
c. Grade 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Level M F T M F T M F T M F T
Junior HS 175 284 459 167 299 466 181 313 494 196 343 539
Senior HS 109 179 288 129 204 333 148 229 377 150 258 408
Grand Total 284 463 747 296 503 799 329 542 871 346 601 947

The four-year comparison of enrollment is shown in the table above. Despite

the COVID-19 pandemic-induced worldwide catastrophe, enrollment has sharply
increased during the last four (4) years. Enrolment rose by 21.11% during the
2022–2023 academic year from the year 2020, which necessitates for additional
section in Grade 7, Grade 11 and 12. As a result, the school desperately needs more
teachers to handle the new sections and more classrooms to accommodate classes.

Table 2. Historical Data on Simple Drop-out Rate

2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
Grade Level
M F T M F T M F T M F T
Grade VII 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade VIII 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade IX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The four-year comparison of enrollment and performance indicators is shown

in the table 2 above. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic-induced worldwide
catastrophe, enrollment has sharply increased from the last four (4) years.
Enrolment rose by 7.69% during the 2022–2023 academic year, which necessitates
for additional section in Grade 7, Grade 11 and 12. As a result, the school
desperately needs more teachers to handle the new sections.
 Table 3. School Leaver Rate
Grade Level 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Grade VII 0% 0% 0% 0%
Grade VIII 0% 0% 0% 0%
Grade IX 0% 0% 0% 0%
Grade X 0% 0% 0% 0%
Grade XI 0% 0% 0% 0%
Grade XII 0% 0% 0% 0%

Table 3 indicates the school’s leaver rate. Data shows that no students left
the school during the school year.
Table 4. Transition Rate
Grade Level 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Grade VII 100% 100% 100% 100%
Grade VIII 100% 100% 100% 100%
Grade IX 100% 100% 100% 100%
Grade X 100% 100% 100% 100%
Grade XI 100% 100% 100% 100%
Grade XII 100% 100% 100% 100%

Table 4 indicates the transition rate. Data shows that there are 100% of
students moved to the succeeding grade levels.

c. School Performance on Quality

Table 5. Reading Proficiencies/Competencies

Number of Number of Learners No. of pupils whose

Learners whose raw score is 14 raw score is less READING
Section Enrolment Tested or more than 14 LEVEL
FRUSTRATION
Grade 7 179 179 96 83
Grade 8 126 126 65 61 FRUSTRATION
Grade 9 114 114 81 33 FRUSTRATION
Grade 10 123 123 102 21 FRUSTRATION
TOTAL 542 542 344 198
 Table 5 shows the Reading Proficiency of the students from Grade 7 to Grade 10
during the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory Results in Filipino (Pretest), SY: 2022-
2023. It is noted that there are 198 or 37% of the JHS students fell in Frustration Level
which means that they are having difficulties in answering longer text in Filipino reading
comprehension activities.

School Awards and Recognition

PagSci has achieved excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.

This is manifested by the many awards and recognitions it has received in competitions
and conferences. The school is very proud of the students' achievements in the division,
regional, and national contests, and even in international conferences. For five (5)
consecutive years, the school has sent a delegation to the National Science and Math
Quest and never failed to bring home trophies and medals. Even during the pandemic,
when competitions were held online, PagSci came out on top. It dominated every
competition held division-wide, such as MTAP—Math Challenge Competitions, Division
Science Quiz, English Festival, Division Schools Press Conferences, Buwan ng Wika, and
Values Month Celebration. Aside from co-curricular activities, the school also received
recognition for its consistent participation in various camps and trainings of the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines and Girl Scouts of the Philippines.

One hundred percent of the boys and girls enrolled in the school were duly
registered with their respective organizations. Presently, there are seven girls who are
working for the Chief Medal Scheme, while six boys are candidates for the Eagle Scout
rank. It is not only the students who have brought honor to the school, but some of the
teachers as well. During the school year 2020–2021, two teachers were recognized
during the Division Search for the Most Outstanding DepEd Employees 2021. Mr.
Mohamad Ali Ramber was awarded as the Most Outstanding Master Teacher, and Mrs.
Lovely Jean M. Quinco received the award for the Most Outstanding Secondary School
Teacher.
 Table 6. Availability of Books by Learning Areas

Number of Books per Subject for S.Y. 2022-2023

Level
English Math Science Fil ipino EPP/TLE AP EsP MAPEH MTB-MLE Reading
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Learners with Disability
Transition
Grade 7 88 0 89 110 0 61 0 87 0
Grade 8 0 82 69 80 0 63 78 79 0
Grade 9 55 69 170 120 0 63 110 72 0
Grade 10 53 63 66 110 0 53 66 67 0
Grade 11 50 45 60 0 0 50 0 0 0
Grade 12 93 26 30 50 0 0 0 2 0
TOTAL 339 285 484 470 0 290 254 307 0

The table above displays the Availability of Books by Learning Areas. Data
shows that there are no available books for EPP/TLE and Readings subjects for all
grade levels. There are insufficient number of books for English, Math, Filipino,
Araling Panlipunan, ESP and MAPEH. Although the science subject marked with
highest number of books, still it cannot cater the 1:1 ratio of books to students.

d. School Concerns on Equity and Inclusion

The school does not offer alternative learning system

(ALS,IPED,SPED,MADRASSAH).

e. School Performance on Resiliency and Well-being

Students’ Safety
 The safety and security of its students is the school’s top priority concern. The
school makes sure that every student is protected from deprivation, exclusion and
vulnerability to threats and risks. Hence, it institutionalizes the Child Protection Policy.
This policy was created by the school’s Committee on Child Protection. A policy-making
body to secure that every student is protected from violence and abuse. Among the
representatives of this committee are coming from Barangay Local Government Unit,
School’s Teacher Association, General Parents Teachers Association and Student-leader
Representatives. By working closely and actively with all of its partners, PagSci is
ensuring that this Child Protection Policy is carefully followed and that the school is
child-friendly.
Moreover, based on the records of the designated Guidance Counselor, there have been
no reported cases of child abuse and violence (physical, verbal, sexual and etc.) among
the students. However, there were a few numbers of students who were given
disciplinary action for misconduct.

Students’ Health

Based on records, only less than 10% of the student’s population acquired
common ailments such as headache, fever, LBM, indigestion, stomach aches,
toothache, dysmenorrhea, cough and hyperacidity during the school year 2022-2023, as
shown in the table below.
 Recorded Cases of Common Ailments
(S.Y, 2022-2023
Headache/Fever

LBM

Indigestion

Stomache

Toothache

Dysmenorrhea

Cough

Hyperacidity
0 5 10 15 20 25 30

No. of Cases

Figure 1. Recorded Cases of Common Ailments

It is also noted that in the month of November, there were 2 cases of COVID-19
infection in the Grade 8 level particularly in Grade 8 Chordata and Mollusca. The 2
identified students where place under quarantine, medication, and strict monitoring.
The closed contacts (parents and classmates) were advised for home quarantine. Since,
all students and teachers are fully vaccinated, Covid -19 showed mild symptoms. After
the quarantine period they were all got back to classes.
Basically, the school has implemented interventions in addressing the health
needs of the students. These include allocation of funds from MOOE and donation from
stakeholders during the Brigada Eskwela for medicines and provision of clean and safe
water. Included also as an intervention are the readily available medicines and first aid
kits in each classroom to immediately respond students’ health needs.
Table 7. Nutritional Status of Learners, SY: 2022 - 2023
Body Mass Index (BMI) Height for Age (HFA)
Learners
Grade Learners
Enrollment
Weighed
SW W N OW O Taken SS S N T
Level Height
 Grade
179 179 10 10 152 6 1 179 2 16 129 32
VII
Grade
125 125 4 7 106 5 3 125 1 8 116 0
VIII
Grade IX 114 114 4 4 96 6 4 114 2 7 91 14

Grade X 123 123 2 3 106 5 7 123 1 3 100 19

Grade XI 205 205 0 8 192 3 2 205 6 23 166 10

Grade
203 203 2 4 191 4 2 203 3 25 175 10
XII
Total 949 949 23 36 843 29 19 949 15 82 777 85

The table above shows the Nutritional Status of the Junior and Senior High
School students. It is noted that out of 949 enrolled students from Grade 7 to Grade 12,
there are 843 students having a “Normal” BMI. Moreover, there are 23 students who
are “Severely Wasted,” 36 students who are, “Wasted,” 29 students who are, “Over
Weight and 19 students who are “Obese.”

School Incidence
Table 8. School Incidence
Cases 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Bullying 0 0 0
School Hazard 0 0 0
Mental & Psychological problems 10 13 2

The sudden change of learning delivery during pandemic has caused students
having mental and psychological problems. Others experienced anxiety and depression
as they stay indoors most of the time. The lack of social interaction among students has
resulted to some students having difficulties to cope with their academics and meeting
deadlines.

f. School Performance on GOVERNANCE

 Table 9: Physical and Ancillary Facilities
PHYSICAL FACILITIES NUMBER
FUNCTIONAL NON-
FUNCTIONAL
1. Classroom 23 0
2. Armchairs 1 162 66
3. Teachers Tables 21 0
4. Teachers Chair 21 0
5. Chalkboard 23 0
6. Comfort Rooms 14 0
7. Wash stand 3 0
8. Cultural Room 0 0
9. Registrar’s Office 1 0
10.GPTA Office 0 0
11.Library 1 0
12.Auditor’s office 0 0
13.Science Laboratory 0 0
14.Computer Laboratory 1 0
15.School Clinic 1 0
16.SSG Office 0 0

Due to the increased number of enrollments for the academic year 2022-2023.
Some of the laboratories and ancillary rooms were converted to classrooms. The
science laboratories are used for Grade 11 Mars and Grade 12 Gemini. The multimedia
room is used for Grade 11 Saturn. And the District Supervisor room is used for the
Grade 12 Scorpio. This shows the necessity for more laboratories (science, computer,
etc.) and ancillary rooms (press room, SSG Office, research hub, cultural room, press
room, and GPTA Office) at the school to meet the evolving demands of the students
and other school constituents.