Computer Science High School of Bicolandia
| Computer Science High School of Bicolandia | |
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CBSUA Main Campus Pili, Camarines Sur Philippines | |
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| Type | Information and communication technology high school, University-administered high school |
| Established | 2008 |
| Program Chairperson | Professor Lorena C. Almelor |
| Nickname | CSHSB, ICT |
The Computer Science High School of Bicolandia is an information and communication technology high school and a university-administered high school located at Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It offers a high school course with the curriculum of Computer Science. It is located at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture.
History
CSHSB was founded in 2008. The establishment was by way of a Bill in the Philippines House of Representatives.[1]
It was formerly named as Bicolandia ICT-Oriented high school. The initial intake was 70 students who were the first batch of recipients of free education and other educational benefits. These students underwent an intensive entrance screening where they took entrance examination and interview.
This special program was initiated by the actions of the Congressman of the Third District of Camarines Sur, Luis R. Villafuerte, in collaboration with Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, under the administration of its University President, Atty. Marito T. Bernales.
The school was initially administered from the Institute of Arts and Sciences (now the College of Arts and Sciences), until it was later transferred to the College of Development Education. Finally, during the school year 2011-12, the levels were completed from first year to fourth year.
Entrance procedures
The school requires passing an entrance examination followed by an interview for all prospective students.[2]
Curriculum
The school provides technical know-how on Computer Programming, Computer Animation, Computer Networking, Computer Troubleshooting, Web Development and other Computer Courses, for its first year up to fourth year high school students. It has two air-conditioned Computer laboratories kept with 1:1 student-computer ratio. Along with the said specialized subject offerings, subjects like English, Math, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, Values Education, and MAPEH are also offered for Grades 7 to 10. On the other hand, subjects like Technical Writing and Statistics, and advance lessons in Mathematics and Science are being taught in Grade 8 level while Research is offered for Grade 8 and Grade 9 students. Meanwhile, additional skills like culinary, driving, swimming, and music will also be integrated to some related subjects.
References
- ↑ "House Bill No. 338" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Computer Science High School of Bicolandia announces entrance exam sked" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2014.