Partnership Program for the Establishment and Operation of Lipa City Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Lipa City Senior High School is a Stand Alone Senior High School which was started without a site of its own, building, classrooms, facilities and budget. It was an enormous challenge for the designated school head to meet the influx and needs of the enrollees, considering that it is the only public Senior High School at the heart of the city, with the biggest number of enrollees. Previous plans for buildings and sites sponsored by the local government failed and the officer in charge had to seek a wider and enhanced partnership program. This study has proven the importance of having an active linkage and wider support from various partners of Lipa City Senior High School.

METHODS

Sixteen faculty members, 12 officers of the Supreme School Government, 10 PTA and School Governing Council officers answered the interviews and surveys along with their actual observations. Checklists and accomplished Adopt a School Program reports and other school data and pertinent papers were scrutinized to determine the effects of the school's partnership program and the school head's communication skill. School data and pertinent papers were scrutinized to have an inventory of the school's benefits and outcome of the school partnership.

RESULTS

This program helped much in the acquisition of on-going construction of buildings and classrooms with facilities and a school site that can be called its own.

DISCUSSIONS

The study has supported the realization of the importance of having an active linkage with various partners, and the assurance of gaining more support, facilities, and resources from partners. Nevertheless, there is also a need for collaboration and support within the school itself for a better result. Effective communication skills also is important in the partnership program.