Tarlac State University – Laboratory School
Tarlac State University - Laboratory High School (Lab School or TSU-LS) was a secondary school in Tarlac City, Philippines. It was established in 1985 under the College of Education of Tarlac State University, aiming to help undergraduate students of the college in their practice teaching.[1]
| Tarlac State University Laboratory High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
Binauganan, Tarlac City | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Aim high, soar high! |
| Established | 1985 |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Principal | Dr. Norbina Genever Castro |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Enrollment | Around 500 |
| Campus size | 10 hectares |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Blue Eagles |
| Newspaper | The Work Jr. |
| Yearbook | The Spark Jr. |
| Website | tsu.edu.ph |
The school was located at Lucinda Campus, a 10-hectare property of the University in Binauganan, Tarlac City, along with the College of Education and College of Science.
In 2005, a proposition suggesting to stop its operation was presented due to the inability of the provincial government to support the school. This order was not implemented and it continued to operate. However, after over 10 years, the decision to stop the school's operation was finalized. On April 1, 2016, the last commencement ceremony was conducted for its last batch of students.
The last principal of TSU-LS was Dr. Norbina Genever Castro.
Achievements
Laboratory School had received numerous awards in both academic and athletic competitions in citywide and national level. One of the school's profound achievements is its Hall of Fame award in 2007 for being the first school to win grand champion in five-consecutive years in Malatarlak Festival Street Dancing Competition.[2] Lately, Laboratory School has been participating in the National Cheerleading Championship.
Faculty
The last director of TSU-LS was Prof. Norbina Genever M. Castro,[3] who presided over Prof. Ma. Shinette P. Morales (Chairman, Academic Department), Prof. Mellany G. Masangkay (Chairman, Makabayan Department), Engr. Estrella B. Pagco (Research Chairman), Dr. Cynthia G. Quiambao (Alumni Coordinator), Dr. Godofredo Lacanilao (Coordinator for Extension Services), Engr. Willie I. Alagano (Coordinator for Gender and Development, College Statistician and CSC Financial Adviser), Mr. Douglas C. Ferrer (Coordinator for Training and Development Services and CSC Political Adviser), and Mrs. Victorina V. Yu (Sports Coordinator).
As a part of the university, the school became a training ground for the Education students where they taught high school students as substitute of the faculty members. TSU-LS faculty members included: Daisy Pangilinan, Jeremy Canlas, Marichu Aznar, Dr. Chona Conte, Sharon Galbadores, Nerissa Olarte, Judeo Herrera, Engr. Agliam, Alvin Tan, Ramachandra Torres, and Mark Liherson Mateo (Clerk).
Publications
TSU-LS published its student newspaper, The Work Jr., thrice every school year, while the literary magazine Prose and Poets was published once a year. The school also published its student yearbook called The Spark Jr. occasionally.
References
- Tarlac State University - Laboratory School
- The Work Jr. Vol. XXII No. 1
- Tarlac State University website
External links
- Tarlac State University official website