Busan Science High School
School in Busan, South Korea
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Busan Science High School (Korean: 부산과학고등학교) is a public science special-purpose high school located in Busan, South Korea.
TypePublic school, Special-purpose high school
Established5 March 2003[1]
PrincipalWoo Ui Ha
Vice-principalHwang Jeong Hun
| Busan Science High School | |
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 Campus of Busan Science High School | |
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455-1 Geumsaem-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Guseo-dong) South Korea | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school, Special-purpose high school |
| Established | 5 March 2003[1] |
| Principal | Woo Ui Ha |
| Vice-principal | Hwang Jeong Hun |
| Staff | 8 (6 administration staff, 1 mechanical staff, 1 facility staff)[1] |
| Teaching staff | 47 (1 principal, 1 vice-principal, 44 teachers1, 1 foreigner teacher)[1] |
| Website | www |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 부산과학고등학교 |
| RR | Busan gwahak godeunghakgyo |
| MR | Pusan kwahak kodŭnghakkyo |
School Concepts
Establishment Background
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
- 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
| 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 | ||