Rizal High School

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Pasig City
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Rizal High School (abbreviated as RHS), an institution of secondary education based in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, has been listed as the “largest secondary school in the world” [ Citation
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Named after the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Rizal High School visibility owes much to distinguished alumni who have contributed much to the socio-economic progress of the Philippines. Notable graduates of the institution include former Senator Neptali Gonzales, former Senator Jovito Salonga, former Senator Rene Saguisag, Maestro Lucio San Pedro, and National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco to mention a few. [Citation
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In the school year 2000-2001, Rizal High School reported an impressive student population of 22,959. This figure stands in sharp contrast to the institution's enrollment of 28 students at the time it opened on October 1, 1902, during the incumbency of Governor Ambrocio Flores. At that time, students came from five neighboring towns, including the Pasig proper. Then, intermediate classes were under the supervision and administration of the secondary school principal.

At present, Dr. Josephine M. Cruz, an alumna and a Rizal High School teacher once, is the school’s current and youngest Principal to date. The school has recently celebrated its centennial in 2002.

Institution

Education in Rizal High School shall produce citizens of Pasig City who are God-loving, nationalistic, disciplined, productive, competent and ready to meet the technological demands and industrial challenges of the 21st century.As it enters the Third Millennium, it is envisioned thet Rizal High School shall have:
*Fully equipped buildings with modern facilities and multi-media equipment that can compete globally;
*Highly-qualified teachers committed to service and possess moral strength and stability;
*Empowered student body who are creative, inventive and inquisitive who work towards progress and development in the next millennium;
*Advanced research and development that would totally eradicate illiteracy in Pasig City; and
*Extensive moral training that would impart proper values, attitudes and outlook in life within the school and the community as well.

History

Pasig Secondary School

The first secondary school in the province of Rizal known as the Pasig Secondary School was formally established on October 1, 1902 during the incumbency of Governor Ambrosio Flores with an enrolment of 28 pupils. The students came from five neighboring towns including Pasig proper. The enrolment increased to 45 pupils in November, 65 in December and 88 in January and February in 1903, all intermediate pupils. The pupils were taught in a room of a rented building, 30 meters by 30 meters. The cost of the rent was $15, local currency, the amount paid from the provincial fund.

At the beginning, the Provincial Board was against the establishment of a provincial school in Pasig. Pasig is near Manila. The provincial aid therefore was very limited. The increase in financial support by the provincial government was subject to the condition that the pupils from adjoining towns would prefer attending classes in the provincial school rather than seeking enrolment in Manila.

Immediately after the military post occupied by American soldiers was vacated, it was turned over to the provincial government for the use of the Pasig Secondary School in November 1903. The building, although quite spacious, was old and dilapidated with a badly damaged roof. The teachers assigned to this school were all Americans, namely, Messrs. Laughlin, Click and Scruton. The Superintendent of Schools was Mr. Charles Rummel.

The military post was vacated when a new building was constructed sometime in 1902 during the administration of Governor Jose Tupas. The basement of the building was used as a woodworking shop. This was the time when a first year class was organized.

Since 1905 steps had been made to acquire a spacious site for this secondary school. It was however only in 1913-1914 when a site made of ten lots containing 63,707.41 square meters was acquired through expropriation proceedings from several landowners. The estimated value of the site was P38,540. It was surveyed on November 8, 1928 and registered on October 27, 1931 under Certificate of Title No. 4553. Soon, after the acquisition of the site, a modern, reinforced concrete and modified Standard Plan No. 20 school building was constructed. This was in 1914 during the tenure of Governor Mariano Melendres. The building was completed and occupied in 1915.

Change of Name

The name of Pasig Secondary School was changed to Rizal High School sometime in 1907 when a first year class of eleven pupils was organized and when the province was already putting up the greater bulk of the financial support for the school. The change to the present name Rizal High School was made sometime in 1915 when the new building was completed and occupied by the school.

For many years since its establishment in 1902, the intermediate classes were under the supervision and administration of the secondary school principal. These classes were considered preparatory department of the secondary school. The gradual change in administration started with the school year 1902-1921. The complete separation of the intermediate classes as a preparatory department to the high school took effect during the school year 1924-1925.

The first graduating class of this school was that of 1918. Of the 30 fourth year students for the month of March, 27 qualified for graduation. Two of the graduates who later distinguished themselves in their chosen professions were U.P. Professor Cecilio Lopez and Dr. Elpidio Alcantara.

The first principal of the Pasig Secondary School was Mr. Steward Laughlin who also served as one of its earliest teachers. The first Filipino principal was Mr. Marcelino Bautista who served during the school year 1929-1930, followed by Mr. Ricardo Castro in 1930-1935, Mr. Aquilino Carino in 1935-1935, Mr. Eufrocino Malonzo in 1936-1939. The years preceding the Second World War saw Mr. Eliseo Tayao as principal of the Rizal High School (1939-41). The school was closed for sometime and was reopened with Mr. Cesario Bandong. Nippongo was included in the curriculum as a required subject during his time.

Classes After Liberation Period

The carpet-bombing employed by the American Liberation Forces destroyed the Rizal High School building and grounds. Classes therefore were reorganized in 1945 at the Pasig Elementary School by Mr. Paterno Santiago (later to become principal of Morong High School). He took charge of the administration of the Rizal High School for about a month when he gave way to Mr. Cesario Bandong who served as principal until 1950. The reconstruction of the Rizal High School was started on February 4, 1948 out of the War Damage Fund in the amount of P101,445.49 during the incumbency of Governor Sixto Antonio. The reconstruction was completed on August 15, 1949.Mr. Demetrio M. Suguitan took over from Mr. Bandong (1950-1960). Mrs. Modesta T. Javier became the principal in 1960-1974; Mr. Cesar S. Tiangco came in 1975 up to January 1980. Miss Diana C. Santos became principal from 1980 until 1999. Now the school is under the management of Miss Josephine M. Cruz. [Citation
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Facilities

Vicente P. Eusebio Building

Established in the year 2006-07, the building is now occupied by the special science classes of the ESEP program by the DepEd or the Department of Education.

Amang Building

It is now one of the oldest building in the campus. It is currently occupied by the second year students.

Main Building

Also known as the Computer Building which was inaugurated last December 2000, this five&six-story edifice houses the Administration Office, the Library and Computer Rooms for use by the third and fourth year students. The Library now has Internet access for research activities. The sides of this u-shaped buildinghouses the homerooms of the fourth year students. This building replaces the older two-story Main Building.

Isidro Rodriguez Building

The left wing of the Isidro Rodriguez Building was once home to the Rizal Technological College. Is was inaugurated in 1974. Stretching its long halls beside the Marikina River, the IR Right Wing is occupied by the Home Economics electives on the first and second floors and a canteen on the first floor. The HE Department Office is located above the canteen and the Math Department is at the right end of the third floor while Science Department is on the second floor. Today, the right wing is used as rooms for the TLE electives and the left wing is used as homerooms for third year students. Canteens are located at the ground floors of both left and right wings. And a cooperative store was built for the convenience of the students' needs for their projects (e.g. soaps, tissues, papers, etc.).

Neptali Gonzales Building

The Neptali Gonzales Building was named after RHS' illustrious alumnus, Senate President Neptali Gonzales. The building which has 24 classrooms became an operational in 1999. Some P18.5 million, which came from the CDF of the senator, was spent for this four-story building.

Rizal High School Museum & Alumni Hall

Inaugurated this 2005, this three story building houses the museum (at the ground floor), Alumni Hall (at the second and third floors), the school clinic (at the ground floor beside the museum), the office of discipline (at the second floor), and the office of the Araling Panlipunan Department (at the ground floor also).

Caruncho Gymnasium

This gymnasium was repaired and air-conditioned under the supervision and budget of Pasig City during the administration of former Mayor Vicente Eusebio. This gymnasium also houses the MAPEH Department, its clubs and organizations. The gymnasium is also the place where almost all of the school programs are held.

cience Building

This is where the Rizalians usually held their science classes from first year to fourth year. This three-story building houses the office of the Principal, six science laboratories, one speech laboratory and the science department office. There is another building constructed intended for the pilot students. Some says that the Pilots were isolated on that building. But the good thing here is that the atmosphere is better because you can be able to see your co-pilot students on other year level.

1st Year (Pilot Sections)SubjectsEnglishMathScienceFilipino Developmental ReadingEarth Science MAPEHTLEAPJournalismValues

2nd Year (Pilot Sections) SubjectsEnglish Intermediate AlgebraGeometryBiologyStatistics IResearch IFilipinoMAPEHTLEAPVALUESJournalism"'3rd Year (Pilot Sections) Subjects"'EnglishAdvance Algebra, Trigonometry and StatisticsAdvance StatisticsPhysics IScience (Chemistry I)Debate / Enriched Mathematics / JournalismFilipinoBiotechonologyMAPEHTLEAPVALUES

4th Year (Pilot Sections) SubjectsEnglish CalculusAdvance PhysicsAdvance ChemistryJournalism / Enriched Mathematics / DebateResearch IIFilipinoMAPEHAPVALUESTLE

Organizations

*Rizal High School Robotics Club
*The Rizalian, Official English School Organ
*Ang Rizalian, Official Filipino School Organ
*Rizal High School Phoenix Pep Squad
*Freshmen Class Organization
*Sophomore Class Organization
*Junior Class Organization
*Senior Class Organization
*RHS Rondalla
*RHS Drum and Lyre Corps
*RHS Modern Dance Troupe
*RHS Folkloric Dance Troupe
*RHS Choir
*Speech Club
*Reading Club
*Media and Research Club
*Dramatics Club (Entablado Rizal)
*Creative Writing Club
*Journalism Club
*RHS Debate Society
*Values Education Club
*Filipino Club
*Science Club
*Humane Club
*Techno Club
*Ecology Club
*Sight Saving Club
*Social Studies Debate Club
*UNESCO Club
*Kapariz - Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal
*RHS Mathematicians Circle
*Future Homemakers of the Philippines
*Arts and Painting Club
*Bantay Bilihin Youth Council
*CAT I Club
*RHS Junior Police
*Boy Scouts of the Philippines
*Girl Scouts of the Philippines
*Youth on Fire
*Drug Abuse Prevention Club
*Junior Graftwatch Club
*Rizal High School Youth Humanist Club
*YES-O Club
*Agriculture Club
*YECS Club
*Rizal High School Supreme Student Council (RHSSSC)
*STEP Club
*Young Inventors Club
*Feeding Club

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