Taguig Science High School 4.12

Formerly known as a Science Special class, Taguig Science High School is located at C.P. Tiñga Sports Complex, Hagonoy, Taguig City. Its establishment was made possible by the City Mayor Hon.Sigfrido R. Tiñga in collaboration with the Department of Education (Philippines)- Division of Taguig and Pateros, then Schools Division Superintendent, Jovita O. Calixihan.

It started in school year 2002- 2003 with two sections having 35 students each section housed at Signal Village National High School.

Then in June 21, 2004 the visionaries of program transferred the class into its new house due to the increasing population that entailed increase in classroom, teachers and facilities. That paved its way into the speedy conversion into a Science High School under Municipal Ordinance No. 104-2003, with the untiring support of the local government and the effort extended by the Division Science Supervisor, Mrs. Leticia E. Andor, the school has finally been granted permit on September 14, 2004.

TAGUIG SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

June 2002
Two special science classes were formed through the initiative of the Department Office, which were temporarily housed at the Signal Village national High School.

October 22, 2003
A resolution endorsing the creation of Taguig Science High School was approved by the Division Office signed by the President of TAPASPA and PESPA and the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent and OIC Dr. Estrellita Putian.

November 10, 2003
Dr. Estrellita Putian, OIC, submitted the Feasiility Study for the creation of the Taguig Science High School to Councilor Myla Rodriguez Valencia, Chairman, Committee on Education, Municipality of Taguig.

December 9, 2003
The Municipality of Taguig enacted Ordinance No. 104, s. 2003, an Ordinance establishing the Taguig Science High School to be funded by the Local School Board of Taguig.

February 13, 2004
The Division Office of Taguig & Pateros through Dr. Rolando Magno, Schools Division Superintendent, forwarded to Hon. Edilberto de Jesus, Secretary of Education, a copy of the said Ordinance.

March 12, 2004
The request of the local government for allocation of funds in the amount of Thirty Million Pesos (P30.0 M) for the construction of a two-storey (12 classrooms) school building with laboratories for the proposed Taguig Science and Technology Multi-Purpose Hall was referred to the DepEd-NCR by the Planning Office of DepEd, Central Office.

March 29, 2004
The Regional Office denied the request of the local government re: the appropriation for the construction of the proposed Taguig Science High School.

April 1, 2004
The Regional Office acknowledged the receipt of Ordinance No. 104, s. 2003 and requested the Division Office to submit the requirements for the establishment of Taguig Science High School as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 5, s. 1989

June 4, 2004
Additional requirements for the establishment of Taguig Science High School were requested from the Division Office by the Regional Office.

August 9, 2004
The Division Office submitted to the regional Office the evaluated documents of the Taguig Science High School.

September 8, 2004
An ocular inspection of the school was conducted by Dr. Luz Rojo, Chief of Secondary Education division and Mrs. Aurora A. franco, Education Supervisor II

September 14, 2005
The Regional Office approved the establishment of Taguig Science High School.