Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School

Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School
Mataas na Paaralang pang-Agham at Teknolohiya ng Don Alejandro Roces, Ama (Filipino)
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Location
Don A. Roces Avenue, Brgy. Obrero



14°37′43″N 121°01′52″E / 14.62870°N 121.03104°E / 14.62870; 121.03104
Information
TypeGovernment High School
FounderDon Alejandro Roces
School district
District IV
CategorySecondary School (High School)
School number
305360
Principal
Mrs. Adora B. Teaño
Grades7–12
Colors   Blue and White
Nickname"Rocesians", "Mad Ants" (sports nickname)
NewspaperThe Flint (English)
Ang Krisalis (Filipino)
AffiliationDepartment of Education (Philippines) Science high schools in Metro Manila
Websitesites.google.com/depedqc.ph/darssths/home

Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science - Technology High School (DARSSTHS), formerly known as Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Vocational High School or more colloquially known as "Roces", is a Public Science-Technology High School located along Don A. Roces Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. DARSSTHS was founded by Don Alejandro Roces on September 29, 1954.[1]

Admissions

DARSSTHS only admits 300–450 students out of a range of 4,000 applicants through an entrance exam. Though, it is possible to enter without taking an exam by applying as an incoming Senior High School student.

Student Life

It is home to Rocesians who continuously change the game by showcasing their abilities through interschool competitions, and coming home with titles for the school. DARSSTHS is known for their podium titles in District and Division competitions.

TVL Strands Offered

Junior High School

DARSSTHS offers various technical-vocational training programs. Its students are given an aptitude exam during their 7th grade and the top scored vocation, or either from the student's top 3 scored, is assigned to the student at the start of their 8th grade. Students may switch their assigned vocation with other students of different vocation class during the first week. During their 7th grade, students are introduced with the various training programs through the subject Technical Vocational Education (TVE) -- which is a mixture of theoretical and practical class.

Grade 8

  • Automotive Servicing
  • Computer System Servicing (CSS)
  • Electronics
  • Drafting
  • Electrician
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tailoring and Dressmaking
  • Cosmetology
  • Computer Hardware
  • Furniture and Cabinet Making (FCM)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Wielding (SMAW)
  • Machining

Grade 9

  • Automotive Servicing
  • Computer System Servicing (CSS)
  • Electronics
  • Drafting
  • Electrician
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tailoring and Dressmaking
  • Cosmetology
  • Computer Hardware
  • Furniture and Cabinet Making (FCM)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Wielding (SMAW)
  • Machining

Grade 10

  • Automotive Servicing
  • Computer System Servicing (CSS)
  • Electronics
  • Drafting
  • Electrician
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tailoring and Dressmaking
  • Cosmetology
  • Computer Hardware
  • Furniture and Cabinet Making (FCM)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Wielding (SMAW)
  • Machining

Senior High School

Grade 11

  • Automotive Servicing
  • Computer System Servicing (CSS)
  • Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM)
  • Foods and Beverages Servicing (FBS)
  • Technical Drafting

Grade 12

  • Animation
  • Automotive Servicing
  • Bread and Pastry Production (BPP)
  • Computer System Servicing (CSS)
  • Cookery
  • Dressmaking
  • Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM)

References

  1. ↑ "school masterlist". ebeis.deped.gov.ph. (school ID: 305360). Retrieved 11 January 2018. 305360, Don Alejandro Roces, Sr. Sci. & Tech. HS, PLACIO, MAXIMO PLACIDO - Principal V Roces Ave. Brgy. Obrero, Q.C., Grade 7-10 & Grade 11-12
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