Busan Science High School

Busan Science High School(부산과학고등학교) is a public science special-purpose high school located in Busan, South Korea.

Busan Science High School
Hangul
부산과학고등학교
Revised RomanizationBusan Gwahak-go Deung Hakgyo
McCune–ReischauerPusan Gwahak-ko Dŭng Hakkyo
Busan Science High School
부산과학고등학교
Campus of Busan Science High School
Campus of Busan Science High School
Location
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455-1 Geumsaem-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Guseo-dong)

South Korea
Information
TypePublic school, Special-purpose high school
Established5 March 2003 (2003-03-05)[1]
PrincipalWoo Ui Ha
Vice-principalHwang Jeong Hun
Staff8 (6 administration staff, 1 mechanical staff, 1 facility staff)[1]
Teaching staff47 (1 principal, 1 vice-principal, 44 teachers1, 1 foreigner teacher)[1]
Websitewww.bss.hs.kr
1: 3 Korean teachers, 8 math teachers, 4 physics teachers, 4 chemistry teachers, 4 biology teachers, 3 earth science teachers, 2 history teachers, 1 Chinese teacher, 2 information teachers, 2 physical education teachers, 1 music teacher, 1 health teachers, 1 counselor, 1 nutritions teacher, 1 career teacher, 2 admission officers[1]

School Concepts

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Establishment Background

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It was established in order to satisfy the wishes of parents in the Busan area and to form a base for training talented students in science and technology.

History

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  • 8 October 2002: Master plan for the school established
  • 25 November 2002: The ordinance of the school foundation issued.(Jang Young Sil Science High School)
  • 5 March 2003: The 1st entrance (80 freshmen)
  • 18 February 2005: The 1st early Graduation (43 11th graders)
  • 21 February 2006: The 1st Graduation and the 2nd Early Graduation(32 12th graders and 58 11th graders)
  • 6 January 2010: Name changed to 'Busan Science High School'
  • 19 August 2011: Busan Science High School has been relocated to the hew school in Guseo-dong Geumjeong-gu
  • 9 February 2012: The 7th Graduation and the 8th Early Graduation(17 12th graders and 70 11th graders)
  • 1 March 2016: Inauguration of the 7th principal, Woo Ui Ha
  • 27 February 2018: The 16th entrance (103 freshmen)

Curriculum

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Division Subject Credit
General Subjects Basics Korean, Literature I, Speech & Writing I, Math, Math II, English, English I, English II 46
Inquiry Korean History, Social Studies, Life Science II, Earth Science II 22
PE & Art Physical Education, Music 10
Life & Culture Safety&Health, IT&Computer, Second Foreign Language 12
Specialized Subjects Math Advanced Math I, Advanced Math II, High-level Math I, High-level Math II 26
Science Physics Experiment, Chemistry Experiment, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Life Science, Advanced Earth Science, High-level Physics, High-level Chemistry, High-level Life Science, High-level Earth Science, IT&Computer II, Reading Original Texts 70
Creative Experience Activities Autonomous Activity, Volunteer Work, Club Activity, Career Education 24
Total Number of Credits 210

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "학교 프로파일" (in Korean). Busan Science High School. Retrieved December 9, 2018.