| // What is RSHS? The Regional Science High School (RSHS) Program consists of a network of 17 schools in the country which offer a science-oriented curriculum that caters to students with aptitude in the sciences.The program is aimed at the development of a science culture among the students with the view to preparing them for careers in the sciences. // Vision A regional center of excellence on science and mathematics education at the secondary level that shall develop potential leaders in science and related field. // Mission Development of responsible and morally upright science oriented leaders through relevant and globally competitive science and mathematics education program. // Nature of RHSS Special school for the intellectually gifted and science inclined students in the region. // Curriculum CurriculumCore Curriculum (Regular H.S) and Curricula of English, Science and Mathematics shall be enriched by additional subjects and electives prescribed in DepEd Order no. 49, s. 2003. // Curriculum Time and Total Unit Credits / Year Level First Year | Second Year | Time | Unit/Credit | Time | Unit/Credit | 2,220
min/week | 11.1 | 2,220
min/week | 11.1 | (7.4
hours/day) | | (7.4
hours/day) | | Third Year | Fourth Year | Time | Unit/Credit | Time | Unit/Credit | 2,340
min/week | 11.7 | 2,340
min/week | 11.7 | (7.8
hours/day) | | (7.8
hours/day) | | // School Site Separate site titled under the name of the school or donated in favor of the Department of Education with a lot area of at least one (1) hectare // Budget Each RSHS received budget for salaries of staff and personnel including capital outlay for infrastructure and subsidy for maintenance and other operating expenses. An additional subsidy is given to all RSHSs. // Implementation There shall be only one (1) RSHS in every region. The seventeen (17) RSHSs in the country shall implement DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2003 and shall meet the standard contained therein. // Supervision Generally supervised by the Secretary of the Department of Education through the Bureau of Secondary Education in matters concerning curriculum policies and standards Managed by School Principal in coordination with DepEd Regional and Division Offices. // Number of Class/Class Size Minimum of two (2) classes and a maximum of six (6) classes for each year level. Minimum of twenty five (25) and a maximum of forty (40) students per class for better instruction and improved laboratory work. .Managed by School Principal in coordination with DepEd Regional and Division Offices // Selection and Admission/Retention Students who belong to upper 10% of the Grade VI graduating class, recommended by their respective principals are qualified to take the entrance exam Student–applicant will undergo selection in three (3) stages * Mental and Aptitude Test - 40% of
the first stage examinees
* Proficiency Test - 75% of the examinees
* Interview // Retention Final grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics and a final grade of 83% in all other learning areas, without grades lower than 80% in all subjects. // Probation Only (1) year probationary period to incoming second year and third year students // Transfer Lateral transfer to other RSHSs and regular high schools // Grading System Four (4) grading periods Numerical system of grading and in multiples of one Final grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics and a final grade of 83% in all other learning areas, without grades lower than 80% in all subjects. // Regional Science High Schools - Regional Science High School for Region I Ma. Cristina St., Bangar, La Union
- Regional Science High School for Region II Tumauini, Isabela
- Regional Science High School for Region III East Kalayaan, SBMA Cpd., Olongapo City
- Cavite National Science High Sch. for Reg. IVA Garlita B., Maragondon, Cavite
- Bansud National High School for Region IVB Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
- Bicol Regional Science High School for Region V Tuburan, Ligao City
- Regional Science High School for Region VI Old Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan
- RTPM Dumaguete Science High Sch. for Reg. VII Jaro, Dumaguete City
- Eastern Visayas Regional Science HS for Reg.VIII Catbalogan, Samar
- Regional Science High School for Region IX San Roque, Zamboanga CityGusa
- Regional Science High School for Reg. X Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City
- Gov. Leopoldo Mem. Science High Sch. for Reg. XI Gov’t Center, Davao Oriental
- Alabel National Science High School for Reg. XII, Alabel
- SaranganiRegional Science High School for CARAGA San Juan, Surigao City
- Quezon City Science High School for NCR Misamis St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City
- Cordillera Regional Science High Sch. for CAR Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
- Amir Bara Lidasan National High School for ARMM Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao
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