Profile: Laboratory
High Schools MMSU-Laoag City
A. School Information
1. School Profile
LHS Laoag City History
In 1963, Republic Act No. 3705 changed Ilocos Norte Normal School into Northern Luzon Teachers College (NLTC), which later introduced a four-year education course in 1977. To support student teachers, the Bureau of Public Schools approved the creation of the NLTC Laboratory High School in 1974-1975. In 1976, NLTC became Northern Luzon State University (NLSU), and the high school was renamed NLSU Laboratory School.
When the college became part of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in 1978 under P.D. 1279, the high school was renamed University High School Laoag. In 1986, Executive Order 86-02 merged high schools in Batac, Currimao, Dingras, Laoag, and Paoay, but the General Appropriation Act of 1999 later reduced enrollment. In 2007, MMSU increased student enrollment to 500, with three sections per grade level, each having at least 30 students.
Today, the high school continues to serve as a training ground for student teachers in MMSU's College of Teacher Education. It remains a center of excellence in secondary education, excelling in academics and extracurricular activities in Ilocos Norte and Laoag City.
Mission
The Laboratory High School upholds the College of Teacher Education’s mission to provide quality instruction in teacher education by serving as a laboratory for the training of quality secondary teacher professional. Hand in hand, it endeavors to become a leader in the secondary instruction in the region.
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Vision
The Laboratory High School is envisioned to foster academic excellence and be a lead secondary education institution in the region and in the nation.
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Goals and Objectives
Specifically, the MMSU-LHS aims to:
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Develop skills in higher intellectual operations, critical and creative thinking, and more complex comprehension and expression activities in varied life situations.
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Broaden scientific and technological knowledge and skills as means for optimizing one's potentials for self-development and for promoting the welfare of others;
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Develop an enlightened commitment to the national ideals by discerning, preserving and developing desirable traditions and value of the Filipino heritage;
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Acquire productive and entrepreneurial skills, a work ethic, and an occupational knowledge essential both for making an intelligent choice as regards one's career and for specialized training in one's occupation;
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Obtain knowledge, form desirable attitudes and imbibe moral and spiritual values for understanding the nature and purpose of the human person and thus one's self, one's own people and other people's culture and races both in country and in the community of nation; and
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Heighten one's abilities in and appreciation for the arts and sports.
LHS MMSU has both Junior High School and Senior High School, among other educational divisions.
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Junior High School
Junior high school program is dedicated to guiding students through the transformative middle school years with a balanced approach to academic excellence, personal growth, and social development. We provide a supportive and challenging environment where students can explore their interests and build a strong foundation for high school and beyond.
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Senior High School
Senior high school program is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to college, careers, and beyond. We offer a comprehensive and challenging educational experience that fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and readiness for the future.
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They have two strands in Senior High School​:
1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
STEM track is designed for students passionate about exploring and excelling in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This track provides a rigorous and hands-on educational experience, preparing students for advanced studies and careers in STEM fields.
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2. Accountancy and Business management (ABM)
ABM is tailored for students interested in pursuing careers in accountancy, business, and management. This track offers a comprehensive and practical education, equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the business world.
2. Academic Support System
To support optimal learning, LHS-MMSU provides an academic support system that is directly connected to its main institution, Mariano Marcos State University. As a laboratory school under the College of Teacher Education, LHS limits the number of students each year. This limitation is implemented to maintain a balanced number of students and to accommodate all pre-service teachers for their teaching practicum. The Laboratory High School is well-managed by the faculty staff, just like other schools. All aspects of the laboratory school are fully integrated under the College of Teacher Education.
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3. Teaching System
In facilitating students' learning, the teaching system plays a vital role in fostering meaningful educational experiences. Based on my observations at LHS-MMSU, both individual assignments and group activities are integral to student assessments. The scores from these activities are gathered and documented in the Grade Record Book, which serves as the primary reference for students' final evaluations and is presented to them at the end of each quarter within a semester.
To maximize learning outcomes, teachers employ various strategies to capture students' interest and maintain their focus on academic tasks. By emphasizing critical thinking and students' comprehension of the lesson or subject matter, educators consistently integrate individual and collaborative work into every classroom session.
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4. Material and Other Learning Sources
The materials provided to students follow the curriculum set by the Department of Education in the Philippines, with each subject accompanied by a handbook aligned to the relevant curriculum.
Moreover, teachers often search for extra resources online, including materials, images, songs, and videos, to support the learning process. These multimedia resources are used to enhance student understanding and engagement. In both junior high and senior high schools, teachers commonly use PowerPoint presentations to make lessons more interactive and deliver content effectively, especially given the limited class time.