Regional Science High School for Region III
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The Regional Science High School III is a high school
in East Kalayaan, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
, Zambales
province of the Philippines
. It specializes in both science and math, mainly for academically strong adolescents. The school was established in 1994.
Regional Science High School III, located in Central Luzon's Olongapo City, opened in June 1994. The school was originally located at Olongapo City National High School but after three years, the school relocated to the former American base at Subic bay Freeport Zone under the management of City Mayor Katherine Gordon and SBMA Chairman Richard J. Gordon
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. It is located in one of the few remaining natural rainforests in the Philippines in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.The school buildings are abundantly surrrouded by grass, rocks, shrubs and trees, over the school fence is an off-limits forest.
Also, herbal and ornamental gardens were constructed by the by science students.
Other school facilities include a pavilion or "The Math Garden" which is a WiFi hotspot, a computer laboratory which contains more or less 40 computers and a multimedia room used for conducting classes and lectures with the aid of computer presentations.
The buildings used for the school were still the same structures as it was used as an elementary school during the American Regime, only some were modified for the better use of the school body.
High school
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in East Kalayaan, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
, Zambales
Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
province of the Philippines
Philippines
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. It specializes in both science and math, mainly for academically strong adolescents. The school was established in 1994.
History
Regional Science High Schools were established in the Philippines pursuant to DECS Order No. 69 Series of 1993. The schools were built for above average ability students who have shown an aptitude in science and technology. These high schools take Science, Math and English at a higher level. The schools also have an enriched curriculum, undertaking research which is not available in mainstream schools.Regional Science High School III, located in Central Luzon's Olongapo City, opened in June 1994. The school was originally located at Olongapo City National High School but after three years, the school relocated to the former American base at Subic bay Freeport Zone under the management of City Mayor Katherine Gordon and SBMA Chairman Richard J. Gordon
Richard Gordon (politician)
Richard "Dick" Juico Gordon is a Filipino politician and broadcaster who currently serves as the chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross....
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Environment
Regional Science High School III has a very conducive and probably the most beautiful environment of all schools in Olongapo CityOlongapo City
The City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 50,300 households.-History:...
. It is located in one of the few remaining natural rainforests in the Philippines in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.The school buildings are abundantly surrrouded by grass, rocks, shrubs and trees, over the school fence is an off-limits forest.
Also, herbal and ornamental gardens were constructed by the by science students.
Other school facilities include a pavilion or "The Math Garden" which is a WiFi hotspot, a computer laboratory which contains more or less 40 computers and a multimedia room used for conducting classes and lectures with the aid of computer presentations.
The buildings used for the school were still the same structures as it was used as an elementary school during the American Regime, only some were modified for the better use of the school body.