Welcome to our school!

Welcome to our school!
Takada High School is located in the southwestern part of Niigata Prefecture. The high school has
three grades, each with seven classes of about forty students. Takada High School has a 140-year
history, and the school has produced quality graduates all over the country. Takada High School
aims to develop future leaders with intelligence, physical and mental strength, and strong will.
School Motto
第一義
Da i Ichi Gi
The school motto Dai Ichi Gi originally comes from a Buddhist term and
literally means “first principle”.
In the age of provincial wars in Japan, Uesugi Kenshin ― a feudal
warlord who ruled over Niigata and is a historical hero in Joetsu ―
made this phrase his cherished motto.
People today believe that Dai Ichi Gi means that humans should
treasure not material things but the heart and compassion. Students at
Takada High School are encouraged to find their first principle to enrich
their lives and future.
Statue of Uesugi Kenshin
School Life
Classes
Lunch Time
After school
Holiday
Classes begin at 8:55. There are six 55-minute lessons. Takada students take courses
in: Art, Calligraphy & Music / English / Health & P.E. / Home Economics /
Information Science / Japanese / Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry / Physics /
History / Geography / Civics / Integrated Study
Students bring their own lunches to eat with their friends. Bread is available for
purchase during lunch time.
After the sixth period lesson, at 15:50, students participate in cleaning the school.
Senior students can take elective classes, while other students participate in club
activities.
Classes are held Monday through Friday. There are special Saturday lessons held
several times a year. On holidays, students can join club activities, or spend time at
home.
Club Activities
Track and Field / Rhythmic Gymnastics / Swimming / Volleyball / Basketball / Tennis / Soft Tennis /
Karatedo / Aikido / Geoscience / Ping Pong / Badminton / Baseball / Judo / Kendo / Soccer / Rugby /
Mountaineering / Orchestra / Chorus / Art / Calligraphy / Hyakunin-isshu karuta / Drama / Shogi /
Band / Robotics / Cooking / Biology / Igo / Mathematics / English / Science Fiction / Archery /
Chemistry
School Events
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
E n t r a n c e C e r e m o n y / O r i en t a t i o n C a m p
M i d - t e r m E x a m / S c h o ol F o u nd a ti o n D a y
S c h o ol F e s ti v a l ( K ok o S a i )
E x a m / S p o r t s D a y / H i ki n g
S u m m e r V a c a t i on / S ci e n c e T o u r
End-term Exam
S c h o ol T r i p / M a r a t h on R a c e
S t ud e n t C o un c i l M e e t i n g
E n d - t e r m E x a m / W i n t e r V a c a t i on
Ski Tour
F i n a l E x a m / S p o r ts D a y
G r a d u a ti o n C e r e m o ny
Two Co urses
○ G en e r al C ou r s e
The General course is designed to develop academic and life
skills necessary for students to become leaders in a wide range of
fields in the future. In this course, students find rich
opportunities to exploit broader topics, acquire proficiency in
various fields and sharpen their intellect. By taking advantage
of the wealth of opportunities at Takada High School, students
acquire the skills necessary to craft successful career and future.
Every year the majority of graduates confirm their studies at
various universities to make their dreams come true.
○ S c i en c e C ou r s e
The science course aims to educate students who have a
special interest in science and will take leadership roles in
science and technology in the future. The course includes
research, fieldwork, experiments, science tour, and so on. The
curriculum is designed for students to acquire science-specific
ability as well as comprehensive knowledge and skills. Many
graduates go on to take medical, science, technology and
agricultural coursework at the university level.
Ｓ Ｓ Ｈ (S uper Science High School)
Takada High School was designated as SSH by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology in 2013, and started a special educational program focusing on science and global
education. In the program, students have more chances to have scientific experiments, presentation
training in English, critical thinking training, thesis research, and so on.
History
1874
T h e s c h o o l w a s f o u n d e d a s t h e f ou r t h b ra n c h o f Ni i g a t a P u b l i c S ch o o l .
1900
R e o r g a n i z e d i n t o N i ig a t a P r e f e c tu r a l T a k a d a J u n i o r H i gh Sc h o o l .
1904
3 0 t h A n n i v er s a r y C e r em o ny w a s h e l d a n d t h e s c h o o l s o ng w a s w r i t t e n .
1948
R e o r g a n i z e d i n t o N i ig a t a P r e f e c tu r a l T a k a d a H i g h Sc h o o l .
1950
T a k a d a H i g h S c h o o l b ec a m e c o - e d uc a t e d , a d m i t t i n g f em a l e s t u d e n t s f or
the first time.
9 0 t h A n n i v er s a r y C e r em o ny w a s h e l d a n d t h e n e w s c h o o l b u il d i n g w a s
completed.
1963
1995
S c i en c e C o ur s e s t a r t e d . A 6 5 - m i n u t e l e ss o n b e g a n .
1999
Semester system began.
2007
T h e s c h o o l ’ s c u r r e n t b u il d i n g s w er e c omp l e t e d .
2009
A 5 5 - m i n u t e l e s s o n a n d t r im e s t e r s y s t em b e g a n .
2013
T a k a d a H i g h Sc h oo l w a s d e s i g n a t e d a s SS H ( S u p er S ci e nc e H i gh s c ho o l )
b y M i n i s tr y of E d uc a t i o n , C ul t u re , S p o r ts , S c i e nc e a n d T e c h no l o gy .
Location
Contact us!
Address:
3-5-5, Minamishiro Cho,
Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Zip Code: 943-8515
Phone Num.: +81-25-526-2325
Email: school@takada-h.nein.ed.jp