For Academic the 2023 academic year.

Sapporo Kaisei Secondary SchoolCo nt en t s
Educational Philosophy/Message from the

School Educational
Goal/Motto

Me, You, Everybody,each and all such a splendid sight.

Student Expectations

Staﬀ/Parent Expectations
To provide a continuity of learning throughout thesix years of the school life and create an environmentthat promotes inquiry-based learning.

To value open-mindedness and to aﬃrm
the self and recognize diverse values.

To utilize collaborative learning across a wide range of diﬀerent age
groups to create an environment where students can encounter andinteract with a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

To value the courage to challenge
the unknown and to blaze our own trail.

To use the six years of school life to create a safe andchallenging environment while gradually expanding thescope of the school’s educational program.

ng”... 03・04“Me and you”the“protagonists of learni
Six year learning continuum
SELF & Curriculum.......................... 05・06

What is inquiry-based learning?
SSH/Career Exploration Study..... 07・08................ 09

International Baccalaureate (IB).............. 10

Purpose of Establishing School Educational Goals

ities
School Map / After School Activ........
........
11・12
A day in Kaisei Sapporo?

The school opened with the image of "independent, well-balanced, intellectual, moral and

School Events / Daily Life Q&A

healthy Sapporo citizens, who will support Sapporo and Japan in the future and play an active

To value the ability to discover issues on one's
own and to continue learning throughout one's life.

Think gIobaIIy, act IocaIIy.

Principal ... 01

role in international society, while maintaining the identity of having studied in Sapporo for six
years of their school life.
Based on this image of the students we want to nurture, we have aim to have all of oureducational activities at the school help students understand and accept the ideas and.............. 13.......................................... 14

Admissions ........

School emblem (origin and design)/Origin of the school
School Precepts / School Song / Accessname "Kaisei"/............ Back coverinterpretations that are diﬀerent from their own by facing their surprise and confusion when
they encounter something diﬀerent from what they are used to (You, Me, Everybody) andmaking adjustments and compromises (all such a splendid sight.).
In addition, we aim to nurture the abilities and spirit that students are expected to acquire
through all educational activities at the school: "the ability to discover and solve problems, theability to think, judge, and express," "a rich humanity, a broad international perspective, aspirit of attachment to Sapporo, and a desire to contribute to the community," and "the ability
to create their own future”. The roles that teachers, staﬀ, and other adults should play in orderto nurture these qualities are shown in the "Student Expectations" and the Staﬀ/Parent
Expectations"

Message from the Principal

Welcome to the world of Sapporo

engage in problem-based inquiry-based learning, in which students ask

unique education of our school. Through this kind of learning, we

The upper school (Years 4-6) contains the school's“cosmo science”

questions and solve problems on their own initiative.

nurture "independent Sapporo citizens who will support Sapporo andprogram, which specializes in science, mathematics, and English,

Kaisei Municipal Secondary School!

Secondary schools, which are neither junior high nor high schools, haveJapan in the future and play an active role in the international

continues the tradition of Sapporo Kaisei High School, and aims to

the following advantages: continuity of learning throughout the six

community.”

provide students with a rich scientific education, logical thinking skills,

years, learning with a wide range of students of different ages, andIn our classrooms, we see children discussing with each other throughand communication-oriented English language skills. The Super

Yoshiyuki Miyata

supervision over the six years. In order to take full advantage of thesegroup work and giving presentations using reports and presentations

Science High School (SSH) program, which began its third term ofstrengths and the time available due to the absence of a high school

they have prepared themselves. In order for this kind of inquiry-based

designation this school year, has also started a new program for

Thank you for taking a look at our school brochure. Our school opened

entrance examination, the school organizes the school into three stages:

learning to be effective, a model is needed. Therefore, the Sapporo

first-year students.

in April 2015 as the first public secondary school in Sapporo, inheriting

the foundation stage (Years 1-2), the fulfilment stage (Years 3-4), andBoard of Education decided to use the International Baccalaureate (IB),Furthermore, the school promotes its own educational philosophy called

the tradition of Sapporo Kaisei High School, which opened in 1962 andthe development stage (Years 5-6). In the foundation stage, students

an internationally standardized program, at our school, and in March

SELF, which aims to nurture children's independence through thehas accumulated 55 years of history. Two grades of students who

acquire the strategies and methods required for inquiry, in the fulfilment

2017, the school launched the Middle Years Program (MYP), which is aexperience of "making learning their own”.

graduated from elementary school and studied for six years at ourstage, students accumulate a variety of exploratory experiences, and in

program for grades 1-4. In March 2017, we became an accredited

Finally, a message to all elementary school students who are thinking

school have already graduated.

the development stage, students become aware of the depth of theirschool for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and in September 2018,about enrolling. At our school, we are always looking for students who

This pamphlet contains the details of our unique education. We hopelearning and link it to their own future design. In addition, students fromwe became an accredited school for the Diploma Programme (DP),can answer the question, "What is it? Why? and explore the world onthat you will take the time to look at these pages and get a sense of

grades 1 through 6 live and study together in a single school building,which is a program for the 5th and 6th year levels. In September 2018,

their own. Can you imagine yourself getting "excited" about suchwhat life at our school is like.

allowing them to see how their current inquiry-based learning will evolve

theInternational

learning? Naturally you should discuss this with your family, but at theNow, in the future, students will be expected to continue learning longin the future. In addition, since we are able to watch over students for

Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), which offers the program, and theend of the day, it is up to you to decide whether or not you want toafter completing their schooling, and it is necessary for them to become

six years, we are able to provide a learning environment that is tailoredschool was recognized for its educational activities based on theapply. We look forward to seeing you open the door to a world of"lifelong learners”. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to repeatedly

to each student's individual needs and concerns in order to promote theprinciples of the IB.

inquiry-based learning.

Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
Head of School,

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MYP

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Think gIobaIIy, act IocaIIy.
“Me and You” the protagonists of learning
KaiseiAcquire the ability tolearn independently

Six years ofcontinued learning

Recognized Education

Inquiry Based
Learning

Career
Exploration

International Baccalaureate

P07

P09

P10

At Kaisei learning to be able to design

The societ y in which you live islearn, or wonder about in class? In

one's own future on one's own

constantly changing. The IB is ayears), students learn the basics of learning andinquiry based learning, you are theinitiative is called "Career Exploration".

learning program that will help youe x p e r ie n ce th e j oy of l ear nin g . D ur in g th e"protagonist of learning”. You will

Major study programs include

develop an international mindset andtake time to explore what you are"Sapporo Study,", external ﬁeldwork

perspective. What will you explore andgain experience in inquiry. In the developmental

interested in, and discuss it with yourand "SSH”. What kind of adults will you

what skills will you acquire throughstage (5th and 6th years), students deepen theirfriends. Why don't you try this kind

grow into through these activities?

these studies as you move into the

Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School are six fulﬁlling

learning and become aware of their growth. Why
don't you encounter a new you across six years?

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Global Mindedness

What do you do with what you know,

We h o p e t h a t t h e d a y s s t u d e n t s s p e n d a t

will experience the expansion of learning andtackle them. That is what it means to "coordinate oneself”.

to home.

?" Think about questions!

P05

fulﬁllment period (3rd and 4th years), students

You decide what challenges you will take on and how you will

let 's do what we can close

An Internationally

years. In the foundation stage (1st and 2nd

Coordinate Yourself.

With a global per spec tive,of learning?

future?

Choose Yourself

Choose Your After-school

I am sure you will meet many senior students after school.

Normally, students attend classes in attire of

After-school is a time for you to try somethingThrough the interaction of such a wide range of diﬀerent

their own choosing. For ceremonies and otherthat interests you. Whether it is club activities,

occasions, a navy blue blazer, emblem, whiteafter-school units, or student council activities,

shirt, and tie are worn.

you can decide what you would like to do.

age groups, students get a feel for the shape of their future.

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SELF
Years ofContinued Learning

At Kaisei, the six years are divided into three phases: the "foundation stage"(grades 1 and 2), the "fulﬁlment stage" (grades 3 and 4), and the "development stage" (grades 5 and 6). In each of these stages, students will grow anddevelop based on the "SELF" educational philosophy, while placing importanceon the image they have of themselves and who they want to become.

Curriculum corresponding to the International Baccalaureate (IB) education program 2022

1st year

3rd year

2nd year

Preparing for SELF

Foundation Stage

1st and 2nd year

Stand on one’s own feet

Starting SELF

Fulﬁlment Stage
3rd and 4th year

Develop independence

・Have your own axis
・Acknowledge the others’ axes

2
3

JapaneseJapanese(Language and Literature)(Language and Literature)

5th and 6th year

Working for Society

・Working for beneﬁt of oneself・Work for beneﬁt of others

Japanese

6th year

6th year

5th yearLanguage
and Cultur
Geography
ComprehensiveSocietySocietySociety(individual and society)(individual and society)(individual and society)

Mathematics

Mathematics(Mathematics)(Mathematics)

Science

Fine Arts (Art) 45 hours
Health and Physical
Education

Science, Mathematics and Chemistry

Fine Arts (Art)Music (Art)

Science, Mathematics and Biology

Fine Arts (Art)

Science Mathematics Geology

Health and Physical
Education((Health and Physical Education)

Basics of
Literature(Science)

Music/Art/
Calligraphy I

GP3 History SL

Physical Education(Design)(Health and Physical Education)

Technology and Home

5th and 6th year free choice
Ethics (2)Political economy (2)GP1 Literature A SL *5/GP4 Science SL(Design)

HealthEnglish(Health and Physical Education)(Language Acquisition)

EnglishEnglishFamily Basics(Language Acquisition)(Language Acquisition)(Design)

Information skills

Information I

MoralsMoralsCosmo ProjectI

Cosmo ProjectII*3 50 hours*3

MoralsHomeroom

Homeroom

Homeroom

GP4 Science SL
choose 1 subject
from physics/
chemistry/biology

Science Mathematics
Physics/Chemistry/
Biology/Geology(2nd semester)

GP4 Science HL *5/GP1 Literature A HL

(Design)Communication design skills*210[6-year elective requisite mathematics]
Advanced Mathematics for
Science and Mathematics (6)/11

Development of Mathematics for
Science and Mathematics (4)12Cosmo Project III and IV*3

Comprehensive
English I

Homeroom＊1 The numbers in parentheses in MYP are the names of IB subjects.
＊2 This is a unique subject at this school. 1st year information skills covers the information area of the technology ﬁeld of "Technology andHome Economics" and one credit of "Society and Information".
＊3 Cosmo Project = "Integrated Study Time" (4th year is "Integrated Inquiry Time"). The enrichment period is a joint 3rd and 4th year
course. Note that 2 credits of Cosmo Project IV in the 4th year will be implemented as a subject of the school-set subject "SSH".
＊4 Students who choose Japanese DP will take subjects GP1 to GP6, EE, TOK, and CAS until the ﬁrst semester of the 6thyear, which arerequired for the qualifying examination. In addition, they will take English B and at least one more subject in English. The subjects thatcan be taken in English are Mathematics, Physics, Music, and Art. Mathematics and Physics can also be taken in Japanese.
＊5 If you take GP1 Literature A with HL, you will select one SL for GP4 Science. In addition, if you take HL in Science, Literature A will be SL.
You cannot take both "Literature A SL" and "Literature A HL.
＊6 If you choose "Music SL" or"Art SL" in GP6, you must choose 2 subjects not studied in GP4 from Science, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, or Biology in the second semester of the 6th year. In addition, if GP6 is not selected, two GP4 subjects will be selected.
＊7 DP CAS and IP CAS are not scheduled on a weekly basis; DP CAS is conducted continuously for 18 months from the 5th year to the 6thyear, and IP CAS is conducted continuously for 12 months in the 5th year.
＊8 IP "TOK (Theory of Knowledge)" is oﬀered in one session for 3 credits in the 5th year and 1 credit in the ﬁrst semester of the 6th year. IP
students who choose "TOK (Theory of Knowledge)" may take the DP qualiﬁcation examination to obtain a Certiﬁcate of Attendance.
Abbreviations: GP = Group, HL = Higher Level, SL = Standard Level[6th year elective required/free elective science]
Science, Mathematics andPhysics Development A (2)/B (4)Science, Mathematics,
and Chemistry Development A (2)/B (4)Science, Mathematics,
and Biology Development A (2)/B (4)Science, Mathematics,
and Geology Development A (2)/B (4)At least one elective course must be selected.

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15
16
17
18

[Free choice in the second semester of the 6th year]
Japanese / Geography / Civics /Mathematics / Science /19

English Exploration (1)Up to 3 subjects can be selected20
21[5th and 6th year free choice]
Literature A (4)Literature B (2)Integrated Communication B (2)5-year elective
Music II (2)required repair course
Fine Arts II (2)3 subjects from
Information II (2)Science Mathematics Physics (2) /World History Exploration (3)Science Mathematics Chemistry (2) /Exploration of Japanese History (3)Science Mathematics Biology (2) /Geography Exploration (3)

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23
24
25
26

Science Mathematics Geology (2)27

GP4 Science HLchoose 1 subject
from physics/
chemistry/biology

28

Quest for Knowledge (2) /TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Cosmo Essay(4) *8*6

GP4 Science SL
choose 1 subject
from physics/
chemistry/biology

Science Mathematics
Physics/Chemistry/
Biology/Geology(2nd semester)

TOK (Theory of Knowledge)

29
30

Homeroom

GP6 Arts SL/GP4 Science SL
GP6 select one subject from music/art(Language Acquisition)

33

History(Art)

Technology and Home

27

・Be able to “step out” independently

9

13(Science)

Health and Physical
Education

Science and mathexploration skills *2

32

Science andMathematics
II(Science)*2 (design)31

8Integrated Communication A/
Science and Mathematics II
Development（Health and Physical Education）

technology and home economics(design) 40 hours

6
7

Science, Mathematics and Physics

Music (Art)26

30Free choice in the second
semester of the 6th year
Japanese / Geography / Civics /Mathematics / Science /English Exploration (1)Up to 3 subjects can be selected(Science)

Music (Art) 45 hours

5

Comprehensive English
II/III

Science(Science)

24

29

GP2 English B HL

GP5 Mathematics HL(Science)(Science)

21

28

3
4

Mathematics

Science

19

25

Health(Mathematics)（Health and Physical Education）

23

2(Mathematics)

14

22

HealthScience andMathematics I

12

20

1

(individual and society)1118

Physical education

Public Co

815

Physical education(Individual and Society)713

ＩＰ (our unique exploration program)(Language and Literature)

5
6Japanese DP＊4

(Language and Literature)(Language and Literature)

4・Be able to consider surroundings.

From the foundation to the development phase, each year
group is made up of four classes divided into smallergroups of six teams for classes and educational activities.
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Development Stage

Modern Japanese
Language

1

17

3SHIFT

5th year

ＭＹＰ

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Fruition of SELF

4th yearDevelopment Stage

Credit system (design your own learning)

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SELF

Fulﬁlment Stage

Specialized Department of Science, Mathematics and English (Department of Cosmoscience)

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What is SELF?
This is Kaisei's original educational philosophy thataims to nurture children's independence throughthe experience of making learning “their own”.

Foundation Stage

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CosmoScience32

Homeroom

33

IP CAS *7

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35

Homeroom

36

EE (Thesis)

37

Homeroom38

DP CAS*7

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Createyour own study styIe!

Feeling connected to society

Become an independent learner

MYP

W h a t i s i n q u i r y - b a s e d l e a r n i n g?
Inquiry-based learning in our school is centered on "independent, interactive, and deep learning" based oncollaboration. In this style learning, students discover principles and laws through group discussions, and arrive at
new ideas by relating and reﬁning their knowledge. In addition to acquiring knowledge and skills in class, emphasis isalso placed on putting them to use through presentations and discussions. The IB learning cycle, in which "inquiry-action -reﬂection" is an interactive process, is conducted over a series of lessons, and it is important for students tolearn how to learn over the six years in order to become independent learners.

Middle Years Programme

Eight subject groups

・Someone with the ability to discover issues on your own and continue to learn
throughout your life!
・Someone who is self-aﬃrming and open to diverse values!
・Someone with the courage to challenge the unknown, and to explore one’ s own path!
・Someone who understands qualities, abilities, and methods of approaching learning!

Let's actually do it!

Why is this happening?

Fulﬁlment Stage

3SHIFTIn grades 1-4, the foundation and fulﬁlment stages, students study
the International Baccalaureate MYP, which is aligned with theschool's vision of inquiry-based learning and includes elements thatwill help students become independent learners throughout theirlives.

What is an independent learner?

How can we do it?

Foundation Stage

Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals & Societies
Science
Mathematics
Arts
DesignPhysical & Health Education

Personal Project

It is the culmination of four years of inquiry-based learning

Let's hear what everyone has to say!

throughout the MYP and allows students to set a theme based

Let's make something out of it!

on their own interests. Through this research, students willlearn the fundamentals of the research process and theelements and skills necessary to make it a success. Projects are

Inquiry

Actionshared with other students and parents through presentations.

Service as Action

In the IB, the emphasis is on actually applying what has beenlearned in the community and society. Applying the knowledge

Problem-based
inquiry-basedlearning

will lead you to reaﬃrm the importance of what you have learned,
which in turn will drive you to the next stage of your studies.
Deepening interactions with many people through service is also
a great experience.

What can we do to make it

Reﬂectionbetter?
You've raised a new question!

Proactive, interactive and deep learning
based on collaborative learning
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Development Stage:Choose between DP (Diploma Programme) and IP (Inquiry Programme)
Diploma Programme

DP is an International Baccalaureate programme for 5th and6th year students. By completing the prescribed curriculum andpassing the ﬁnal exam, students can obtain an internationallyrecognized university entrance qualiﬁcation (International
Baccalaureate). Students can use their ﬁnal exam results togain admission to domestic and international universities.

Inquiry Programme

IP is the school's unique Inquiry Programme for
5th and 6th year students, in which students
independently choose from a variety of subjects(subjects stipulated in the Courses of Study andsubjects set by the school) based on their own
career design, and study in an exploratory manner.
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GIobaIism

Globalization is an everyday topic nowadays
Sapporo Kaisei Municipal Secondary School and the International Baccalaureate (IB)The International Baccalaureate (IB) is andevelop not just cooperative learning skills, andinternationally standardized educational program

knowledge in each subject area, but also a creative andorganized by the International Baccalaureate

developmental approach to learning. From the 5th andOrganization to foster young people who can

6th grades, students may choose either the Diploma

contribute to a peaceful and better world throughProgram (DP) in Japanese or the Inquiry Program (IP)

adults with scientiﬁc and logical thinking skills. As an SSH school, we conductmulticultural understanding and respect. The Middle

which is the school's own program. The DP course

various activities such as themed research and oﬀ-campus training.

Years Program (MYP) is a secondary education program

follows the IB’s own program of study, while the IP

that emphasizes ATLs (Approaches to Learning) and 16

course is an inquiry--based course that incorporates

concepts. Through cooperative learning, students

content from national curriculum.

Aim to be a person who can contribute to society with an international sense and perspective.
Our school has the "Cosmo Science Department" specializing in science, mathematics, and English,
based on the philosophy of "developing students to become world-changing
Super Science High School

What is Super Science High School?
In addition to implementing advanced science and mathematics education in the upper school, we promote joint research with universities as well as initiatives to foster internationalism. In
addition, we will develop teaching methods and teaching materials that will enhance creativity and originality. (From the HP of the National Institute of Science and Technology)

As of March 2017, the school became the ﬁrst MYP accredited public school in Japan.

■Through the development of education centered on six years of integrated inquiry activities, we nurture learners to become future scientiﬁc leaders■Activities in Years 1&2■Activities in Years 3&4“Trial and Error” Project

Pre-Cosmo Science■Activities in Years 5&6
CosmoScience / CosmoEssay

In addition, as of September 2018, the school was accredited as a DP school.

■Out-of-school Activities
Geoscience Field Observation

Thinker

Inquiry into Personal Interests

Inter-grade Science Project

Advance research activities and Academic
Paper writing

Obser vation practice of geologicalstrata in Sapporo City

■Develop interdisciplinary education with an emphasis on environmental studies and international understanding to nurture learners with a global perspective.
■Field Trips

Yakushima Project

Tsukuba Project■Overseas Training
Germany Project

GSI Training

Training on Germany's approach toenvironmental issues

Thailand-Japan High School Student Fair

Presentation exchange meeting with
our sister school in Thailand■By collaborating with other schools, we will foster scientiﬁcally motivated learners, and at the same time, we will conduct activities that will help revitalize the local community.
■Research presentations

SSH and Cospro Achievement Report Meeting

Chikaho Project■Collaboration with other schools
Cosmo Kids Seminar

Open-Minded

Inquirer.

Knowledgeable
Jomon Cedar Trekking

Communicator

I BLearner ProﬁleRisk Taker

CaringEnvironmental Science Field Training

Reﬂector

Balanced

Whole school presentation

Career exploration study(career education)

Poster presentation at Odori Undergroundwalking space

Presentation exchange to neighboring
elementary schools

Joint activities with city high schools

i-Project
We cultivate the ability to interact, think critically, make judgments, work collaboratively, and develop
a sense of vocation and work ethic necessary to live in a rapidly changing, diverse, and complex society.

Social and occupational independence are fostered in career education●Relationships ●Self-Management●Problem Solving●Career planning skillssocial skills
The ability to manage
The ability to respond to issues
one's own studies
and overcome problems
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Principled

Students and staﬀ at Kaisei are expected to live and work with the IB's Learner Proﬁle in mind.

Foundation Stage

Fulﬁlment Stage

Development Stage●SA (Serviceas Action)●Self--presentation (Parent-teacher meeting)●Studies about “Life”●Wellbeing Time
●Company Visit/Tour●Overnight Trip to Niseko●Future Job Session (Deepen understandingof work and occupations in society)●SA (Service Activities)●Self-presentation (Parent-teacher meeting)●Studies about “Life”●Wellbeing Time●Work experience●Overseas ﬁeld trip
●Future Job Session (Explore social issues andchallenges with a view to contributing tosociety through work, and present an ideal
vision of the future.)●CAS (creative, physical, and service activities)●Self-presentation (Parent-teacher meeting)●Studies about “Life”●Wellbeing Time
●Career community (joint career exploration
across diﬀerent grades)●Future Job Session (Explore the thoughts andactions that are also necessary for you to live
as yourself, and contribute to a better society
and self.)

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English Zone

An environment where anyone
can feel free to ask for advice

rd
ﬂoor

Communication hall

There is an open space called the Communication Hall in front ofFour "sessions" of classes per day.

Each student has

Multi-purpose hallthe staﬀ room where you can talk with teachers about various topics.

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Flow of a day (example)

an entrance locker

There is also time for educational consultation after school.

Contents

Time

Arrive at school

7：30～8：25

Attendance conﬁrmation

8：25～8：30

Movement and morning reading

8：30～8：40

you can coordinate with friends

Session 1

8：40～10：20

Grades 1 through 3 getabout class activities,

Session 2

10：30～12：10

and from the 4th grade

Cosmo time

12：10～13：10

Session 3

13：10～14：50

Session 4

15：00～16：40

and a lounge locker!

Counseling room

Arts andTechnology Zone

If you have a problem, you can talk to a counselor. Counseling rooms
allow you to talk without worrying about the eyes and ears of others

Gymnasiumaround you.

Cosmo time is a time where

Mathematics Zone

nd
ﬂoor

Everyone’s friends.
There is a lounge on each ﬂoor.

committees, and clubs.

(including school lunch and lunch time)

It will be where you can learn with friends, talk about
after-school activities, and make other fun memories.

Multi-purpose hall(martial arts)
training room

After School Unit
May change each year.

Subject zone

Sciences Zone

Classrooms for each subject are arranged as subject zones
and are marked in Japanese and English.

●Psychological Exploration Group●Chemistry Experiment TeamSocial Studies Zone

Students move from one classroom to another depending on the class.
There are posters and pieces of work created in class thatJapanese Zone

show the fun of inquiry-based learning.
Stroll through the school building, designed around a●International Exchange Group●Astronomy Group

st
ﬂoor

18：00

Grades4-6

18：30●Japanese Poetry Club

（from 3rd year）

First and second year students canwork in the following committees.
●Student Council ●Broadcasting

Learning Expansion
Media Center, Computer Room, CALL Classroom●Newspapers
Astroturf Exercise Area

Internet access
via wireless LAN

The media center has many books

You can use a tablet device

and sometimes classes. In addition,in any classroom.

the computer room and CALL classrooms

If there is something you want

are used for classes on information andto look up or don't understand,English.

you can always get a hint or
answer.

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Gymnasium

Physical
Education Zone

on the need to bring
their own lunch.

After-school activities
after cleaning!

After school with seniors.
You can do these
activities!
Club activities

External Clubs/
Units/Teams●Biology Group

courtyard, and ﬁnd your favorite spot.

school lunches,*The availability of classes varies depending on the day of the week and grade level.

●Idea Development Team

Gymnasium

Grades1-3

Dismissal from school*Two 50-minute sessions will beconsidered as one session.

●Volunteering●Library

The following clubs and teams participate in various competitions●Orchestra●Art Club●Drama Club
●Calligraphy Club
●Tea ceremony club●Baseball team (upper and lower school)●Men's Basketball Club
●Women's Basketball Club
●Men's Badminton Club
●Women's Badminton ClubSu bject Center
The subject zone has a subject center
You can ask questions or seek advice
about your studies.

●Track and Field Club
●Soccer Club
●Men's Tennis Club
●Women's Tennis Club*Participation in competitions that require the approval of
the school and the guidance of an advisor for club activities
not established by the school is not permitted.
*The school will not be opening any new divisions.

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From the entrance ceremony to the completion ceremony,
there are many events during the year.

April

July

Entrance ceremony
Opening ceremony of theﬁrst half of the academic year
Student Council
General Assembly

September

October

Closing ceremony for theﬁrst half of the school year

Kaisei Festival(held at Kasuga Taisha Shrine
in Nara on March 13)
Sports Festival(e.g. baseball, tennis, soccer)

Inquiry Marche(every other year)

Opening ceremonyof the second semester

School Walk
(every other year)

Novembertraining in Hokkaido
2nd Year Overnight
2 days 1 night
Aim

Winter Sports
Experience

March
Science Project Presentations

Admission Selec tion
Aptitude requiredof applicants●Self-driven motivation for learning

Number of students
to be admitted

160 persons

Graduation Ceremony*Events may be canceled, postponed or changed due to new coronavirus infection or other reasons.

4th Year Overseas ﬁeld trip 6 days 5 nights

With a focus on Hokkaido, where we
live, students will learn onsite about
distinctive town development andinitiatives with ties to foreigncountries. This overnight training is
the culmination of two years offoundation stage studies.

Aim

Through class exchanges with local

App lic ation
Eligibilit y.

Must meet both of the following requirements●Those who are expected to graduate from elementary school or an equivalent school in March2023 (or those who have been approved in advance by the principal of the secondary school).
●Those who have an address in the school district with a parent or guardian (a person withparental authority or a guardian of a minor) at the time of application, and who are certain tocontinue commuting to school from the school district after enrollment.

School District

Sapporo city area

students, students will acquire theskills necessar y to be active on a

global scale. This is an opportunity

for students to interact in English inreal-life situations.

Period of Implementation

November

Period of Implementation

Training Destination

NisekoTraining Destination

March

Malaysia Course
Vietnam Course

Application period

Do you have 4 sessions of classes every day?

Daily Life
Is it possible to commute to schoolby bicycle?

Not every day.
It varies by grade and day of the week, and some days the students
are dismissed from school after lunch. In addition, students in grades
1-3 have educational counseling time after school each day.

After learning good traﬃc safety during the foundation
stage, students are allowed to ride bicycles to school fromthe third grade.

Can I participate in competitions such as junior highor high school athletic federations in events that are
not part of my school's club activities?

What is the diﬀerence between a team anda class?

You are not allowed to compete. Club activities not establishedby the school are not allowed to participate in tournaments that
require school approval and guidance from a school supervisor.

Regular classes are conducted in teams of 26/7 students,
providing close attention and support to each student. In
addition, lunch and other activities are conducted in classes of
40 students, allowing students to interact with more friends.

Are there any new club activities that are not currently
oﬀered at the school that will be opened in the future?

What is the cost to parents after enrollment?

The school will not be opening any new divisions.

▶Receipt of application guidelines (distributed from September 10, 2022)▶Conﬁrmation of eligibility to apply (if you are unsure of your eligibility, please inquire as soon as possible).
▶Request the elementary school in which you are enrolled to prepare the "Student Report" necessary for
application (it takes time to prepare this document, so please do so as soon as possible).
▶Fill out the application documents (application form, statement of reasons for application, returnenvelope address, etc.)▶Mail the application documents (make sure the documents are complete and adhere to the application
acceptance period).

Selection Process▶Preliminary Examination (Aptitude test) January 11, 2023 (Wed.)○Aptitude Test I (45 minutes): Examines thinking, judgment, persistence, etc.

*Selec tion is based on the results of the Aptitude Test, the "Statement of Reasons for Application," and the"Student Report" with up to twice the number of successful applicants (320) passing the initial screening.

Scheduled School Information Sessions
July 23 (Saturday)
School Explanation and Classroom Observation
September 10 (Saturday)
Distribution of admissions information and taster sessions.

Application Process○Aptitude Test II (45 minutes): Tests the ability to express oneself, ﬁnd and solve problems, etc.

The cost of various expenses, etc. for six years is about
the same as that of public junior high schools and publichigh schools in Sapporo.

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Monday, November 7, 2022 -Friday, November 11, 2022
*Only mailed applications will be accepted, postmarked by November 11.

Life at Sapporo Kaisei

Venue Main School Building●Suﬃcient ability to think, make judgments, and express oneself in order to solve problems.

Overseas ﬁeld trip
(4th year)

Overnight training in Niseko(2nd year)

Athletic meet

Traveling events (planned)

February▶Second stage inspection (group activity) January 21, 2023 (Sat.)○Group Activities
Through group activities in a classroom format, we will
examine group communication sk ills and responsiveness toinquiry-based learning.
Details will be announced on the school home page.

Target Current 6th grade elementary school students and one parent/guardian▶Announcement of prospective students January 27, 2023 (Fri.)
Posted on the school website

The information on this page
represents current plans.
For details on the admission selection process,please refer to the "Application Guidebook"
distributed from September 10.
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Origin of the School Emblem
School Emblem○ We want students to cherish their identity as a Japanese citizen.
The words "K AISEI" and "SEK AI" are contained within the emblem.
○ While cherishing their identity as Japanese citizens,
we want students to also spread their wings to the world".
Design/Hiroji Sasaki, Japanese painter and 6th graduate of Hokkaido Sapporo Kaisei High School

Origin of the school name "Kaisei○ The name "Kai-butsu Seimu" is derived from a passage in the I Ching, one of the "Four Books and Five Classics," a Confucian scripture.
○ It means "to spare no eﬀort to pave the way (kaibutsu) and to work hard (seimu) until one's duty is fulﬁlled (seimu).
○ The goal of the program is to nurture people who will open and develop their talents and build a new society.

School Principles

Mountains, sk y and ear th, k now eternit y!
The schools outlook on its motto is that "No interpretation or annotation is needed. Each student is free tointerpret it as he or she sees ﬁt.” The school motto was established by Mr. Ichiro Sakai, the ﬁrst principal of
Sapporo Kaisei High School in Hokkaido, with the wish that "I will create myself and ﬁnd the truth, and that I will
nurture the next generation.

School song

School song

Lyrics by Shuntaro Tanigawa
Composed by Mutsuro Shishido

I

II.

III

Mountains, sky, and earth

City, country and worldSea, wind and us,

While answering the endless questions

While studying the teachings of history

While embracing the worries of youth

How should we live today?

How should we live tomorrow?

How shall we live?

Ideals are high at heart

Hoping to one day ﬂap my wings

Sometimes alone in the face of a blizzard

Kaisei Sapporo,

Kaisei Sapporo,

Kaisei Sapporo,where we learn together

where we grow up together

which we love together today

The Birth of
the School Song

Kita 24 St.

The school song of Hokkaido Sapporo Kaisei

Tanikawa proposed to revise "Kaisei High School"

High School was established on December 5,

to " K ais ei S ap p o ro" o n th e o cc asi o n o f th e

1964, with lyrics by Shuntaro Tanikawa andreorganization to a secondary school, and on themusic by Mutsuro Shishido, and since its

occasion of the establishment of Sapporo Kaisei

establishment, it has been sung loudly and long

Municipal Secondary School in April 2014, we

as the pride of Kaisei High School students.

decided to use this as our school song to

At the 50th anniversary celebration of Kaisei

continue the tradition of Kaisei High School. It

High School held in 2012, lyricist Shuntaro

was decided to use it as the school's anthem.

Supermarket

Local Bank
Subway Toho Line
Motomachi Station
Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School

Access1-1, Kita 22-jo Higashi 21-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo 065-8558, Japan○Get oﬀ at Motomachi Station on the Subway Toho Line and walk about 15 minutes.
○Take Chuo Bus Motomachi Line (East 70) from Kita24jo Station on the Namboku Subway Line.
Get oﬀ at Kita 24-jo Higashi 21-chome stop and walk 3 minutes.
○Take the Chuo Bus Okadama Line (Higashi 61)/Kitasatsunae Line (East 79)
from Kanjyodori Higashi Station on the Subway Toho Line,
get oﬀ at the Kaisei Secondary School stop, and walk 1 minute.

Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
1-1, Kita 22-jo Higashi 21-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo 065-8558, JapanT EL 011-78 8 - 6987 (main) FA X 011-781-5629

Website address: https://www.kaisei-s.sapporo-c.ed.jp