The Course System

Course

The “Course System” is a style of learning unique to Senshu University Matsudo High School and was first introduced in 2002. It aims to continue Senshu Matsudo’s leadership in education.
The greatest advantage of the course system is that it efficiently caters to each student’s individual academic needs and development. Our school’s original learning style is aimed at delivering courses that follow a precise curriculum based on the students’ future university choices, flexibly coupled with a rich variety of supplementary programs.
The courses are chosen by the students when taking our school’s entrance exams. The students have a chance to change their selected courses between the 10th and 11th grades. While there are no restrictions in regards to transferring from E-course to A-course, an A-course to E-course transfer may be possible after close examination of the student’s academic record.
Grade 11 students are divided into the science and humanity courses respectively, and in Grade 12, further branch off into private and public university paths. If students are seeking an admittance recommendation to Senshu University, it’s best to enter the A-course which will lead to the Senshu University referral class.

course

E Course

Exclusive Public Universities

This course is intended for students who are aiming to enter exclusive public universities, which are known for their difficult entrance examinations.

School starts at 8:10am, and there is a 20-minute morning reading time. Homeroom begins at 8:40.
Additional intensive courses are compulsory during the winter and summer vacation, centered on English, Mathematics and Japanese.
The English and Mathematics classes tackle upper level practice exam questions and progress at a high pace.
While E-course students cannot apply for reserved university entrance exam places, they are still able to apply for the admissions office’s publicly listed places.
During grades 10 and 11 there are additional after-school lectures taught by the school’s teaching staff or preparatory school teachers.
Students are eligible for a direct referral to Senshu University.
Many pupils are able to participate in extracurricular activities such as club and student committees.

Class schedule

Grade 10 Class 6

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	P.E.(Judo / Kendo)	Math 1	Biology	Biology	Math A	Chemistry
2	English Expression 1	English Expression 1	World History B	P.E.	Japanese	Math 1
3	Math A	Chemistry	Japanese	Social Studies	Biology	Japanese
4	Communication English	World History B	Math A	Communication English	Home Economics	Communication English
5	Chemistry	Information Science	Music / Art / Calligraphy	Math 1	English Expression 1
6	Japanese	P.E.	Communication English	Japanese	Special
7	Health		Social Studies

This is an example of a 10th grade E-course schedule.
E-course students must also attend supplimentary lectures after school 3 times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

A Course

Senshu University, High-ranking Private or State Universities

This course is intended for students who are aiming to enter high-ranking state and private universities, while actively participating in extracurricular activities.

School starts at 8:30am.
Intensive additional courses are voluntary.
The English and Mathematics classes tackle medium-level practice exam questions and progress at a slower pace than that of E-course.
A-course students are able to apply for reserved university entrance exam places, as well as the admissions office publicly listed places.
During grades 10 and 11 there are additional afterschool lectures, taught by our school’s teaching staff or preparatory school teachers.
During grade 12 the Senshu University Referral Course is offered. Unlike the other courses, this course is designed to prepare students to enter Senshu University. This course is for students who would like to put effort into extracurricular activities as well as their studies.

X Course

For students that attended the adjoining Senshu Matsudo Junior High School.

S Course

A special course for sports oriented students, with students specially selected for various sports teams. Students also attend sports science and a special English P.E. course. They can also participate in national tournaments. Many students continue on to sports universities.