SHOTOKU GAKUIN 2005 CURRICULUM PROGRAM

STARTS:
  1. NEW CURRICULUM PROGRAM
  2. CO-EDUCATIONAL
  3. NEW NAME:SHOTOKU GAKUIN
NEW FEATURES:
  • Co-educational
  • 6-day a week class
  • Advanced course for public and private university education
  • Full scale intensive curriculum
Brief Background
　"Shotoku" means the virtues of the pine tree.A pine tree is known for its strength, sturdy in nature and ever green.. Shotoku is a Catholic mission school in Matsue city which was established by the "Hijas de Jesus" Sisters on December 8, 1956, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. As envisioned by Candida Maria de Jesus, foundress of the Congregation of the "Hijas de Jesus , the school's aim is the integral education and formation of youth based on the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. The "Hijas de Jesus" educative centers exist in the three continents: Europe, Asia and South America.
Geographical Location, Historical Spot and Personages
　"Shotoku" is located in the western coast facing Japan Sea in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.
　The Shinto Headquarter in Japan, "Izumo Taisha" (Izumo Shrine) is one of Shimane's historical treasures.
Doctor Takashi Nagai, a Japanese Catholic physician who offered his unselfish service to the atomic bomb victims of Hiroshima hailed from Mitoya, a small town in Shimane. Dr. Nagai died himself as a victim of the atomic bomb after effect. His life has influenced numberless lives through his spirit of charity and good work for his fellowmen.
　Sister Yasu Esumi, the foundress of a local Japanese Congregation named "Junshin (pure heart) Seibo Shudo-Kai" which is a congregation that promotes education through universities and schools in Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Tokyo was born in Hikawa, a town that lies between Matsue and Izumo City, Sr. Esumi's work in incorporating Christianity into the Japanese culture through education for women has been recognized by the Japanese government.
SHOTOKU'S NEW VISION
On the 50th Year, of "Shotoku's " presence in Shimane Prefecture, it introduces new distinctive characteristics based on the needs of the time:
  1. Co-educational System - On the 50th year of foundation, the new direction is to strengthen the youth's wholesome and integral adjustment to society in a co-educational ambience, enrich his spiritual giftedness, participate in the cultural exchange with other youths from other countries and introduce him to the awareness and involvement with his surroundings through voluntary activities.
  2. Six-day weekly classes
  3. Advanced Course - Lessons and experiences in preparation for higher studies.
  4. Organized new curriculum - 32-39 hours of classes weekly in preparation for the chosen course or studies leading to a 2-year college course or job placement after high school.
  1. Significant Educational Offers

    (1) Personal　Career Guidance Aptitude test and formation to 1st year to 3rd year high school students in preparation for the chosen course in the university.
    • Counseling and personal interview for career guidance
    (2) International- Cultural Exchange and Global Consciousness Education
    • International and cultural exchange with the sister schools
    • Social assistance consciousness: Social activities for community welfare, home for the aged, orphanages, hospitals and handicaps. Credited units (class) in "Home Helpers"
  2. Academic Contents and Scope

    32-39 hours a week classes: 45 minutes per subject
    (1) Advanced Course
    Intensive weekly classes of 39 hours; extensive academic studies in summer and winter vacation. Extra hours of studies for the national comprehensive examination in the 5 subject areas of Science and Mathematics aiming at a score of 70%.
    (2) Global Course
    Focusing on:
    Year 1 - Basic subjects: English and Japanese
    Year 2 - Elective Subjects: Social Science, Mass Communication, Young Adult Psychology and a wide range of related academic training and enrichment.
    • Year1
      • Speed Class Intensive full scale studies in preparation for a 4-year university course in Japanese and English.
      • DeliberationCourse Basic studies of English, Mathematics and Japanese
      *The Global Course aims at assisting the student's career choice according to his potential and ability.
    • Year 2 and Year 3
      • 4-year university course and Junior college Intensive studies of English and Japanese
      • Arts, Technical Course,Job Placement Elective subjects are offered for:
        Year 2 - Weekly 6- hour classes
        Year 3 - Weekly 10-hour classes
  3. Extra-Curricular Activities
    (1) Sports Club: Badminton, Basketball. Tennis
    Arts and Culture: English Speaking Society (ESS), Arts, Choral, Photography, Japanese Harp, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony, Social Consciousness Volunteers, Rock Band, Gardening (white potatoes, etc., Shepherding, broadcasting and Christian & Value Formation Group
    ※The creation of other new clubs for the co-educational system is expected.

    (2) Main Activities of the Year
    Shotoku School Festival, Sports Tournaments, Ball Games, Excursion, Marian Celebration (month of May dedicated to Mary), Christmas Program, Eucharistic Celebration (Mass prayer for dead students, teachers and Shotoku associates)

  4. CAREER GUIDANCE :
    For Public University Like:
    Shimane Daigakku, (Shimane University), Shimane I gakku (Medical University), Shimane Ken Shiritsu Dai gakku (shimane Ken Private Univ.),Tokyo Gaikoku Go Daigakku ( Tokyo Univ. of Japanese Language, Osaka Gaikoku Go Daigakku (Osaka Univ. of Foreign Languages), Tottori Daigakku (Tottori University) Okayama Daigakku (Okayama University), Yamaguchi Daigakku (Yamaguchi Univ.)Mie Daigakku (Mie Univ.),Kobe Shiritsu Gaikoku Go Daigakku (Kobe (Private) University of Foreign Language .
    For Public University Like:
    KokuSai Kristo Kyo Daigakku InternationalChristianUniv. ((ICU), Keio Gijuku Daigakku, Jochi University (Sofia Univ.) Tsuda Juku Daigakku, Dokkyo Daigakku, Kumitachi On Gakku (Kumitachi Conservatory of Music), Komazawa Daigakku, Nanzan Daigakku, Kansai Daigakku, Kansai Gakuin Daigakku, Doshisha Daigakku, Kyoto Gaikoku Go Daigakku (Kobe University of Foreign Languages), Kyoto Saggyo Daigakku (Kobe Industrial Univ.) Kyoto Joshi Daigakku (Kyoto Women's Univ.),Kyoto Bunkyo Daigakku, Kyoto Notre Dame Joshi Daigakku (Notre Dame Women's University of Kyoto), Kansai Fukushi Daigakku (Social Work Univ. of Kansai) Notre Dame Seishin Joshi Daigakku ( Immaculate Heart of Notre Dame University for Women), Elisabeto On Gakku Daigakku (St. Elizabeth Conservatory of Music University) Fukuoka Daigakku (Fukuoka Univ.), etc.

    Public Junior College like:
    Shimane Joshi Tanki Daigakku (Shimane Women's Junior College University), Kenritsu Kango Univ., Fukuyama Shiritsu Tanki Daigakku (Fukuyama City Private Junior College Univ.)

    Private Junior College like:
    Jochi Tanki Daigakku (Jochi {Sofia} Junior College Univ.), Osaka Joshi Gakuin Tanki Daigakku (Osaka Women's School Junior College Univ.) ,Osaka Aoyama Tanki Daigakku (Osaka Aoyama Junior College Daigakku)

    Technical School like:
    Shimane Rehabilitation Gakuin (Shimane Rehabilitation School), Shimane Sogo Fukushi Senmon Gakko (shimane General Technical School for Social Welfare), YMCAYonago Iryo Fukushi Senmon Gakko (Yonago Medical Rehabilitation Technical School for Social Welfare), Jinsei Koto Gakko Kango senmon Gakko ( Jinsei Kango Technical School for High School), etc.

  5. International and Cultural Education
    (1) International and Cultural Exchange
    [1]Shotoku students and sister school students' exchange homestay program and activities.
    [2]Short Homestay Program - Two-week group homestay with host families in Australia for those who wish. (2)Homestay Scholarship
    [1]Foreign studies ( voluntary)
    [2]FISEP- 1-year scholarship at a sister school (Spain, Philippines, Argentina, etc.)


  6. Scholarship
    Free scholarship for the academically gifted, extra curricular participation activities, and for the financially hard-up.


  7. Fees
    Entrance: \50.000
    Use of Facility: \80.000
    Monthly tuition: \16.000 Miscellaneous: \18.000
    Student council: \ 700
    Shotoku Association \2,100


  8. Admission number of students: 150


  9. For Junior High School
    • Co-educational
    • Six-day weekly classes
    • 6-year intensive curriculum program ( with 3-year junior high school course in preparation for public high school entrance exams).
    • Intensive on-going course in preparation for entrance to public universities.

  10. The above information is subject to some minute changes in parts. Please be informed.

※ Renovation and Activity in Progress:
*Chapel - With stained glass windows depicting Biblical stories and liturgical designs created by a shotoku Jogakuin's 15th graduation alumna Ms. Tamaki Shimizu.
* October 28-30, 2004 - Cross-Cultural Course (CCC) participants homecoming.