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The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863 as the Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The Education agency underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20th century in order to better define its purpose vis a vis the changing administrations and charters. The present day Department of Education was eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education act of 2001 which establishes the mandate of this agency. The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development. |
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HISTORYYear 2014 marked another significant milestone in the education force of City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan as Dr. Isabelita M. Borres, DepEd Regional Director signed on the 23rd day of April 2014 the Government Permit No. PHS-010, s. 2014 at D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernardo, Pampanga pursuant to DepEd Order No. 1, s. 2003 and Republic Act 9155 thus establishing San Jose del Monte Heights High School at Brgy. Muzon, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
San Jose del Monte Heights High School is strategically located in the fast growing community of Barangay Muzon which is mainly comprised of indigent families composed of more than 50,000 households and competent to grow as the national government continues to dispatch relocates at Brgy. Muzon from the different areas of Metro Manila. The school is located near the National Road of Dr. Roquero Avenue and is being surrounded by business establishments and subdivisions. It is also adjacent with the city hall and other government agencies. Geared with the aim of providing quality and calibrated education to San Joseños then Schools Division Superintendent Estelita G. Pineda and San Jose del Monte Heights High School first principal Lourdes R. Robes requested Ms. Fatima Felicia, OIC Heights Elementary School to temporarily provide two floors of the elementary 3-storey building to Heights High School as their temporary house. Then on, San Jose del Monte Heights High School and San Jose del Monte Heights Elementary School share on the space provided by the National Housing Authority and LAK-K Builders composed of 4,682 square meters situated in the heart of Brgy. Muzon Bagong Pabahay. The building was legally turned over on the 6th day of June 2014. Various activities followed; namely, general Orientation on June 2, 2014; orientation and trainings of teachers on June 3-4, 2014; organization of classrooms on June 5-6, 2014; establishing of Parents-Teachers Association on June 9, 2014; and project non-numerates and poor readers re-enrichment program on June 10-13, 2014. On July 3, 2014, E.A Ramirez Construction, Inc. turned over to DepEd Representative Dr. Ramon S. Lacanilao the whole building with 200 pieces of arm chairs, 6 sets of fire alarm bells, 3 sets classroom buzzers, 1 lot electrical fixtures, comfort rooms with accessories, keys, 1 set pressure tank, 1 set motor pump and 6 sets of fire hoses with cabinets. The turned over was witnessed by Arch. Elizabeth F. Joseph, Project Manager and Mrs. Mary Ann M. Neira, OIC-Heights HS. Facing scarcity of resources as a newly installed school, San Jose Heights High School has been vivaciously aided by the local government. On May 2, 2014, City Mayor Reynaldo S. San Pedro issued a certification that San Jose del Monte Heights High School will be provided by the local government of City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan with financial requirements for operation until the school will be incorporated in the national budget. With her unwavering support for conducive education of the students, then appointed OIC-Principal of Heights High School Mrs. Mary Ann M. Neira requested the support of neighbouring schools to provide learning materials and other school equipment like text books that the students will utilize for academic purposes. The school opens its door for complete secondary course from grade 7 to 4th year high school on June 16, 2014 instead on the first week of the said month due to the on-going construction of the school’s structure. With its initial enrolment of eight hundred (800) students from grade 7 to fourth year level, the school was allotted with twenty-one (21) permanent teachers form several public school through out the Division of City of San Jose del Monte. Ms. Elinor Perez, an English teacher from San Jose del Monte National High School served as the coordinator of the English Department; Ms. Agnes Matabalan for Math Department, Ms. Mary Jane Gumafelix for Science Department, Ms. Alma Cruz for Araling Panlipunan, Ms. Beulah Policarpio for MAPEH Department, Ms. Sarah De Vera for T.L.E, Ms. Mary Ann Lazin for Values Education and Mr. Samuel Cariño for the Filipino Department. San Jose Heights High School Hymn is a collaborative effort between the brilliant minds of Mr. Purification Ragojos, a former college professor and Mr. Samuel Cariño, former public school teacher now an Educational Program Specialist of the City Divison. In its operation for School Year 2014 – 2015, Mr. Geronimo M. Guilalas Jr., Head Teacher III of the Mathematics Department of San Jose del Monte National High School served as overseer under the guidance of the appointed Officer-in-Charge Mrs. Wilma M. Aquino, Principal IV of San Jose del Monte National High School. On July 29, 2015; the National Housing Authority formally turn-over the newly constructed 3-storey building to San Jose del Monte Heights High School. DepEd, GPTCA, SSG and the whole teaching force of SJDMHHS witness the event. To date, the 3-storey building with 15 classrooms house the instructional rooms, the Wellness Office, TLE laboratory, Canteen, the Principal’s office, EBEIS, Coordinators’ office, Library, Computer Room, Audio-Visual Room and Reading Room; and has an average room ratio of 1:50. Various organizations were also created to improve hidden potentials of the students and to equip them with necessary knowledge and skills; namely: The Ink, Ang Tinta, Supreme Student Government and Yes-O club. San Jose Heights High School also established its name in the community as it joins and holds titles over distinct competitions; while maintaining its partnership with different agencies and institutions to continuously elevate the welfare of its students and the community. |