School Information

Shiba elementary school

Shiba 2-21-3
03-(3456) 3072
JR Tamachi/Shiba koen, Toei Mita line

Information on classes for learning Japanese
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Requests from the principal
I hope to create a school where it is possible for the students, the teachers, their guardians and all the members of the community enjoy themselves and one another in an interesting and fun environment.
- Every child is a star -
•< I hope to create a school where the students feel everyday "going to school is a pleasant idea. And I want to go to school tomorrow as well".
•< I hope the school will become a place where the student's guardians think "I'm really glad that I sent my child to that school".
•< This is a school where the staff is of the opinion that "I'm glad I'm a staff member of Shiba elementary school. I know I was able to provide a meaningful and educational teaching history".
This is the kind of elementary school that Shiba elementary school aims to be.

Characteristic educational activities (6-classes)
* The cultivation of students rich in sentiment
Music and arts and crafts classes (Held weekly)
Musical presentations and exhibitions (Held yearly)
Formation of a brass band (Grades 4 to 6)
Library education (Reading groups such as morning readings and spoken reading meetings)
* The advancement of international understanding
Exchange programs with the Tokyo international school
English language and communication studies using ALTs, volunteer teachers and school supporters
* Teachers responsible for groups of classes: This ensures that each child is looked after by multiple teachers
* Flexible time structure: The development of various class structures including TT classes, joint classes and exchange classes
Educational aims

A fun school that features mutual study
•< To foster kind hearted children
•< To raise deep thinking children
•< To raise healthy and energetic children
Main guidance points
1.Classes
•< We provide classes that make it possible for the students to select activities that make use of topics that interest them.
•< We take measures that provide for learning processes that make the most of the children's interests and concerns by focusing on direct experiences and enriching activities.
•< Through the implementation of computer classes including those using the Internet we are able to give the students a sense of entertainment along with a feeling of achievement.
2.Morals
•< It is our policy to foster emotions in the students that allow for mutual understanding due to guidance that deals with how to work with others based on a respect for the value of human rights.
3.Special activities
•< We are able to promote a feeling of togetherness and foster a spirit of social responsibility and volunteerism by providing intra-class activities, local cleaning projects, UNICEF collection activities and other forms of volunteer programs.
4.Comprehensive learning
•< We promote research-based learning (Special time) by allowing the students to establish their own topics of study.
•< Our curriculum features systematic English conversation classes and computer study.
5.Life guidance
•< We offer guidance and support that makes it possible for students to foster favorable human relations with approval, encouragement and cooperation existing amongst classmates as well as younger and older students.
•< By providing visits to assorted locations in the community, individual consultation, educational counseling and other similar services, it becomes possible for the children to express themselves freely and energetically due to the efforts of the staff in cooperation with the student's guardians to further understanding of each individual.
Characteristics
•< By implementing classes that feature team-teaching with the homeroom teachers and other teachers (Block responsibility, classes held in conjunction with students of all ages and grades) it is possible to properly respond to the needs of the individual student.
•< Activities with students other than one's own grade, all-school field trips and other similar approaches furthers exchange with children of different ages making it possible to foster a feeling of unity and a spirit of mutual assistance.
School research themes

"Fostering children that can use their intellect"
Revising and improving the Shiba elementary school plan

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