Busan Science High School Explained

Hangul:	부산과학고등학교
Rr:	Busan Gwahak-go Deung Hakgyo
Mr:	Pusan Gwahak-ko Dŭng Hakkyo

Busan Science High School
Native Name:	부산과학고등학교
Location:	455-1 Geumsaem-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Guseo-dong)
Country:	South Korea
Type:	Public school, Special-purpose high school
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Principal1:	Woo Ui Ha
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Principal2:	Hwang Jeong Hun
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Teaching Staff:	47 (1 principal, 1 vice-principal, 44 teachers^1, 1 foreigner teacher)
Staff:	8 (6 administration staff, 1 mechanical staff, 1 facility staff)
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Footnotes:	^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

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

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

References

1. Web site: 학교 프로파일. Korean. Busan Science High School. December 9, 2018.