James L. Gordon Integrated School Explained

James L. Gordon integrated School
Native Name:
Motto:"Everyone is an Achiever!"
Established:1952
Principal:Dr. Esperidion F. Ordonio
Province:Zambales
City:New Kababae
Address:Foster St. New Kababae, Olongapo City
Coordinates:14.8315°N 120.2773°W
Students:1500+ (as of S.Y. 2015-2016)
Grades:7 to 12
Type:public integrated
Nickname:James L., JLGIS
Language:English, Filipino
Affiliation:Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III (Central Luzon)
Division of Olongapo
Colours:Blue and Yellow

The James L. Gordon Integrated School (Filipino; Pilipino: Paaralang Integral ng James L. Gordon), commonly known as "James L.", "JLGIS", and "James Gordon", is a public integrated School located at Foster St., New Kababae, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines.

History

Founded in the year 1952, James L. Gordon Integrated School, formerly known as Kababae Elementary School, James L. Gordon Memorial School (Pang-alaalang Paaralan ng James L. Gordon), is a comprehensive government school located at Foster St., New Kababae, Olongapo City, Zambales province of the Philippines. In 2000, another establishment was built in JLGIS. Due to adding of secondary education in the said school, the schools division office decided to renamed James L. Gordon Memorial School to James L. Gordon Integrated School. The High School Department was named James L. Gordon Integrated School-Olongapo City National High School Annex; it was added for the expansion of secondary education in Olongapo City. The school was a legacy by Amelia Gordon.

The JLGIS Hymn

With voices proud and sweet, We all hail

J-L-G-I-S, in gratitude and joyous praise,

For JLGIS, beloved alma mater of our youthful days

My childhood's early dreams are closely linked with thee

Sweet are the days of childhood

With friends we love and care

Your banner waving to the sky in blue and white

Thru all years will loyal be

Chorus

Long live JLGIS

Beloved Alma Mater

Alma mater dear we pledge

To glorify your noble name

We march together hand in hand

We sing together at your call

We are proud thee JLGIS

Thy mission is to develop the youth

In wisdom and ideas for truth

To be trained for life

And find their place in the world

Where everyone is an achiever

REPEAT CHORUS

JLGIS Beloved

School of vision through the years

Do help us see the future

We all hail and we revere

Thy name forever

JLGIS ever faithful we all adore

Curriculum

Student life

The learning environment of JLGIS are exposed to different extracurricular activities such as student organizations, school competition, training's and seminars, division activities.

Extracurricular activities

JLGIS actively participates annually to different contests like Schools Press Conferences, Science Fairs, Essay Writing Contest, Speech Choir Competitions, and other events sponsored by other schools, government agencies/units and non-government organizations.

Clubs and organization

Students can join the following organizations: