About

Kitahama High School Kitahama High School is a full-time general education high school that upholds the educational philosophy of "Autonomy, Cooperation, and Creativity." The school building is situated on a vast campus, featuring not only standard classrooms but also a full range of specialized facilities including science labs, art rooms, music rooms, a computer lab, a cooking room, and a workshop. Additionally, it is equipped with a gymnasium, a 25m pool, a large athletic field, tennis courts, and dedicated club buildings for both sports and cultural clubs, providing an environment where students can balance their studies and extracurricular activities. Each grade consists of five classes, ranging from Class 1-1 to 1-5, 2-1 to 2-5, and 3-1 to 3-5. Furthermore, a Special Needs Education Class (Class 1) is established to provide education tailored to each individual's needs. The school building houses the faculty office, principal's office, administrative office, health room, student guidance room, counseling room, career counseling room, and training rooms, supporting student life from various perspectives. Classes focus not only on improving basic academic skills but also on education that emphasizes experiments and practical training. Students can engage in practical learning such as chemistry, physics, and biology experiments in the 1st and 2nd Science Labs; sketching and design in the 1st and 2nd Art Rooms; and choral singing and instrumental performance in the 1st and 2nd Music Rooms. In the computer lab, they learn information processing and programming, while the cooking room is used for home economics and the workshop for woodworking and metalworking. Extracurricular activities are very popular at Kitahama High, with many students working hard after school. The Brass Band is a particularly popular club representing the school, boasting a large-scale ensemble of 71 members. They engage in a wide range of activities, including annual regular concerts, performances at local events, and participation in competitions, enjoying high popularity within the school. Consequently, they have three dedicated club rooms, along with an instrument storage room and a music preparation room. Among sports clubs, the Track and Field club is the largest with 41 members, active in various events such as sprinting, long-distance, jumping, and throwing. This is followed by Volleyball (24), Tennis (17), Soccer (16), Baseball (14), Badminton (13), Swimming (11), Judo (10), and Kendo (9). Each club practices daily with the goal of advancing in tournaments, and the entire school aims for excellence in both academics and sports. Cultural clubs are also well-represented; the Chorus club has 31 members, enlivening the school festival and local events with beautiful harmonies. The Computer club has 19 members working on programming, CG production, and game development, while the Science club's 16 members deepen their understanding of science through experiments and research. Additionally, the Flower Arrangement club (10) and Home Economics club (9) are active, creating and presenting works that reflect their individuality. School events are plentiful, with many held throughout the year, including Sports Day, the School Festival, the Choral Festival, ball game tournaments, field trips, and school excursions. During the School Festival, the venue bustles with visitors for stage performances by the Brass Band and Chorus club, science shows by the Science club, and exhibitions by the Home Economics club. Sports Day sees intense competition centered around the Track and Field club, bringing great excitement to the whole school. Kitahama High School respects the dreams and goals of every student and values the cultivation of the "ability to learn," "ability to think," and "ability to cooperate." It is a high school full of vitality and smiles, providing an environment where students can give their all to studies, clubs, and school events. Furthermore, Kitahama High holds many cross-grade activities aimed at deepening interaction between students. At the freshman orientation, each club holds performances, demonstrations, and trial sessions to help new students find the club that suits them. The welcoming performance by the Brass Band is a popular annual tradition, where the powerful sound of over 70 members resonates throughout the gymnasium. Sports clubs also hold open practices and trial sessions, allowing many freshmen to bond with their seniors. School facilities have been renovated in recent years, with electronic blackboards and high-speed Wi-Fi introduced in all standard classrooms. The computer lab is equipped with the latest desktop PCs, used not only for information classes but also for inquiry-based learning and creating presentation materials. The library houses approximately 40,000 volumes, including novels, specialized books, and reference materials, and is used by many students after school as a quiet study space. Self-study areas are also provided and become crowded with students before regular exams. The Brass Band is the symbolic presence of the school, utilizing its large 71-member formation to actively participate not only in wind instrument competitions but also in marching events and local music festivals. Their club rooms are divided into three, with separate practice spaces for woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and a large instrument storage room housing large percussion instruments, contrabasses, and tubas. The annual regular concert held at a public hall is a signature event of Kitahama High, attended by many alumni and local residents. Career guidance is also comprehensive, with the career counseling room handling a wide range of paths including universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and employment. After school, individual interviews, interview practice, and essay guidance are provided, offering detailed support tailored to each student's wishes. Exchange meetings with alumni and information sessions by companies and universities are held regularly, providing many opportunities to think about the future. Collaboration with the local community is another feature of Kitahama High. There are numerous opportunities for students to contribute to society, such as joint events with nearby elementary and junior high schools, disaster prevention drills, cleaning activities, visiting performances at welfare facilities, and volunteering for local sports tournaments. Through these activities, the school aims for students to acquire social skills, a sense of responsibility, and cooperativeness in addition to academic ability. Kitahama High is famous for its Brass Band cheering at baseball games. The Principal is Kazuhiko Tamura. The Vice Principal is Shuji Morishita. The Assistant Principal is Naoki Morishita.