Outline - 京都府立東宇治高等学校

Address		43-2 Hirao, Kohata, Uji City, Kyoto,Japan
		Postal Code : 611-0002
Phone		0774- 32-6390
Fax		0774-32-6371

GENERAL INFORMATION (location,history, etc.)
	Kyoto Prefectural Higashiuji Senior High School is located in the north of Uji City, which adjoins Kyoto City. It is a full-time upper secondary institute established in 1974. Ever since its beginning, Higashiuji Senior High School has been educating students to be mentally and physically healthy, spontaneous, creative and practical. There are three points which are stressed at this high school; high academic standards, self-discipline and the assistance of students in reaching their career goals. Beginning in 1981, Higashiuji Senior High School has provided the communitywith open lectures. We are among the first high schools in Kyoto Prefectureto initiate this kind of program. Also, other school facilities such asthe school grounds, gymnasium, and school library are regularly open tothe public.
GENERAL COURSES OF STUDY
	General Track : Standard course, English course, Math and Science course Advanced Track : English course, Literature and Science course
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
	There are 31 lessons per week,but the students in the Advanced Track and some in the General Track, take two extra lessons a week. These students are trying their hardest to pass examinations to enter universities. Those students in the standard and advanced level English courses take more hours of English classes. Also, these students may participate in classes which include various activities such as creating an English language newspaper.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
	The school festival and Sports Day are in September. In February, the school marathon takes place. Boys run 16 kilometers and girls run 14 kilometers. The second graders have excursions toThailand, Australia or Hokkaido.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
	【Sports】 Baseball, Football, Track and Field, Basketball, Badminton, Soft Tennis, 　　　　　　Japanese Archery, Tennis,Volleyball 【Culture】Brass Band, Arts and Crafts, Tea Ceremony, Drama, Radio Broadcasting, 　　　　　　 Literature, Calligraphy, International Communication, Calligraphy
FACILITIES
	Audio-visual room, language laboratory, computer room, music room, 2 gymnasiums, playing fields, tennis courts, broadcasting room, fine arts room, home economics room and library.