“Strive, be bright, grow, be graceful.” This is the motto of Chiba Prefectural Kashiwai High School. Today we explore this public high school in Chiba. It is located in the Hanamigawa Ward of Chiba City. Specifically, it is in Kashiwaicho.
Chiba Prefectural Kashiwai High School opened in 1981. The school is known for its strong girls’ volleyball team. It also once had an English department. Other public high schools in the prefecture also had English departments.
The school has a general studies and science department. It also has an international communication course. The school uses a three-term system.
The school is surrounded by the Kashiwa woods. This provides a quiet learning environment. The school has a baseball field and a soccer field. There is also an archery range and a 300m track. Other facilities include a gym, a library and a school forest.
Students wear blazers as uniforms. Lunches are sold at the school. Small class sizes are available. Second foreign languages are also taught. There are overseas study programs. There is no pool at the school.
Club activities thrive at Kashiwai High School. The school’s culture clubs are interesting. Students show off their class and club interests. Sports clubs compete fiercely. The school also organizes off-campus learning. Students participate in card tournaments. A marathon is also held. Second-year students visit Okinawa or the Kansai region on school trips. There is also a short-term language study program in Australia. This is offered during the spring break.
Kashiwai High School focuses on language education. Some English classes are taught by a team. This includes assistant language teachers. This improves conversation skills. It also encourages English presentations. The goal is to boost interest in English.
In the first year, students take general courses. This builds a foundation of knowledge. In the second year, they can choose subjects. These include classical literature A, mathematics B, and English expression. The international communication course is also available. This allows students to pursue their interests. In the third year, students focus on either humanities or sciences. This helps them develop practical skills.
The international communication course offers small English classes. Students interact with assistant language teachers daily. This makes them comfortable with English. Students must choose either Chinese or Korean. They also take courses like “Multicultural Studies”. This cultivates international awareness.
Kashiwai High School supports diverse career goals. It organizes lectures and guidance sessions. Internships are also offered. This helps students make informed choices about their futures.
Many famous people have graduated from Kashiwai High School. This includes volleyball players, musicians and comedians. Manga artists also attended the school. One such artist is Naoki Shigeno, creator of “Good Morning Teacher.” The school is the model for the school in his manga. Another graduate is Muck.
The school is located on a hill. You can reach it from various stations. From Hachimi Station, take the Keisei bus. Use the Hachimi 02 line. Get off at Hanami Sakue stop. Then it is a 12-minute walk. There is also a direct bus from Kashiwa High School during school hours. It is about a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bike ride from Hachimi Station. It is also about a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bike ride from Keisei Owada Station.