General Pio del Pilar National High School

School in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
14°33′54″N 121°02′03″E / 14.564908°N 121.034125°E / 14.564908; 121.034125InformationFormer namesPio del Pilar Educational Institution
Makati High School-Pio del Pilar AnnexMottoHome of Persevering, Industrious and Obedient StudentsEstablishedJune 28, 2002Local authoritySchool Division Office - MakatiEducational authorityDepartment of EducationPrincipalJuliet H. Melo[2]Grades7 - 10LanguageFilipino, EnglishSongPio del Pilar National High School HymnBudget₱52,912,000[1]Websitehttp://genpiodelpilarnhs.edu.ph

General Pio del Pilar National High School (abbreviated as: GPDPNHS, filipino: Mataas na Paaralang Pambansa ng Heneral Pio del Pilar, informal: Pio) is a Public Secondary School located in Osias St., Barangay Poblacion, Makati. It offers the K-12 curriculum set by the Department of Education for its Grade 7 - 10 students.

History

Being the first private high school in Makati, Pio del Pilar Educational Institute (PDEI) did a pioneering venture not only in the field of private education but also in high school education in Makati. It was founded in 1947 by former Senator Jovito Salonga.[3]

Its first site was in J. Rizal Avenue cor. Escuela St. until it relocated in F. Zobel St. cor. Morong St., both in Barangay Poblacion.[3] PDEI's existence lasted until 1999 until it was bought by the School Board of the City Government of Makati.

After being purchased, it was renamed as “Makati High School – Pio Del Pilar Annex (MHS – PDP)” under the leadership of Ms. Ma. Corazon L. Jose as the Principal in June 2001.[4]

On June 28, 2002, it gained its independence thus becoming the General Pio del Pilar National Highschool providing quality education for its constituents.

Campus

Old Building

The old building was located on F. Zobel St. cor. Morong St., Barangay Poblacion, Makati City. Today, the old building is being re-use as an office of COMELEC along the vicinity of the Makati City Hall[5]

New Building

On May 2, 2014, Makati Science High School transferred to the controversial 10-story building on Kalayaan Avenue, Cembo, Taguig City (formerly Makati).[6][7] After the transition, the General Pio del Pilar Nation High School took over the 4-story building.

Academical Programs

K-12 Curriculum

The General Pio del Pilar National Highschool follows the K-12 curriculum mandated by the Department of Education. The program aims to provide a sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, employment and entrepreneurship.[8] The curriculum includes 5 core subjects and 3 additional subjects for an enhanced, context-based and spiral-progression learning curriculum.[9][10]

In a Facebook post, the school administration confirms that the Secondary School does not offer Senior High School programs.[11]

Special Education (SPED)

The school is the sole accredited public SPED secondary school in Makati City.[12] Special Education ensures the inclusion of Learners with Special Educational Needs into the school system by providing adequate and appropriate support mechanisms and accommodations that would cater to their unique conditions and needs.[13] The program establish that all students have an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.[14]

Science, Technology and Education (STE) Program

On June 18, 2024, the school announces through Facebook its very first STE program for the School Year 2024 - 2025.[15] The program requires an Admission Test for incoming Grade 7 learners and shall follow the requirements set by the school's administration.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Approved Budget 2024" (PDF). Department of Education. 2024.
  2. ^ Makati, DepEd (April 1, 2024). ""BY-CLUSTER-DIRECTORY-AS-OF-APRIL-2024-2". DepEd.
  3. ^ a b "The Pillarians: Home". www.thepillarians.jcwillis.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  4. ^ "History". Gen. Pio Del Pilar National High School. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  5. ^ "NCR Offices". COMELEC. May 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "About | Makati Science High School | Makati". MSHS Website. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  7. ^ Gonzalez, Mia (2014-11-06). "'Makati Science HS building also overpriced, chop-chop'". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  8. ^ "The K to 12 Basic Education Program". Official Gazette. 2015.
  9. ^ "Understanding DepEd K-12 Program in the Philippines". DepEd PH. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  10. ^ "What You Should Know about the K to 12 Curriculum in the Philippines". K12philippines. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  11. ^ "We are still accepting grade 7 enrollees". Facebook.
  12. ^ Inc, Primer Media. "List of Special Education Schools in Makati". Study. Retrieved 2024-06-27. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ Wearmouth, Janice (2018-10-03), "Assessment and planning for learners with special educational, or additional support, needs", Special Educational Needs and Disability, Third edition. | New York : Routledge, 2019. | Series: The basics | “Second edition published by Routledge 2016”–T.p. verso.: Routledge, pp. 231–274, doi:10.4324/9780429491016-8, ISBN 978-0-429-49101-6, retrieved 2024-06-27{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  14. ^ Llego, Mark Anthony (2022-08-24). "Inclusive Education in the Philippines". TeacherPH. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  15. ^ "STE is now accepting applicants for incoming Grade 7 students for School Year 2024-2025". Facebook. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  16. ^ "UM-REF. NO. 119, S. 2024 CALL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING (STE) PROGRAM ADMISSION TEST FOR INCOMING GRADE 7 STUDENTS OF GEN. PIO DEL PILAR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCHOOL YEAR (SY) 2024-2025 | Deped Makati City". Retrieved 2024-06-27.

External links

  • https://web.archive.org/web/20140226231022/http://genpiodelpilarnhs.edu.ph/


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