Pine Ridge High School (ma-tsu-no-oh-neh koko)
Pine Ridge High School is the only high school in Okinami that is entirely funded by the Yamagiri Prefecture Education Department and accepts any student that applies. All other high schools charge tuition and have endowments, though they may also receive funds from the YPED. As such, it is also the only high school in Okinami that does not have an entrance exam.
High schools in Saharin include grades 10 - 12, as mandatory education is through 9th grade. The student body at Pine Ridge is typically around 150 students.
Students are divided into two tracks, Technical and University.
Technical students participate in apprenticeship programs, have classes designed to assist with small business development and ownership, and complete both a portfolio and the requirements for a basic high school diploma. *Most universities do not accept basic diplomas
University students have a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and cover subjects aimed to ensure they have a solid foundation to begin a rigorous university program. Students are not divided by academic level, but may chose to participate in an honors class after school.
School Uniform:
Male students will wear navy gakuran. Socks should be white or navy. Eschewing the jacket is permitted.
Female students will wear a navy, V-neck sweater and pleated, navy plaid skirts. White or navy knee-length socks or tights shall be worn. Sweater-vests are permitted.
All students shall wear a white, collared, button-up shirt, which may be long or short sleeved. White undershirts are permitted.
Navy ties or neck scarves, plain or patterned, are permitted.
Jewelry, hair ornaments, make-up and other accessories should be subdued and tasteful.
Male students with long hair shall tie it back.
Students are not permitted to dye their hair non-natural colors.
Outerwear including hats and gloves shall be left in the student's cubby.
Students should have clean shoes to wear in school, especially if raining or snowy.
Students shall wear closed-toed shoes. Shoes with lights, wheels or distracting designs are prohibited.
For P.E., students should have white or navy t-shirts, which may be long or short sleeved. Navy athletic pants, sweat pants or shorts mid-thigh or longer. Minor additions of other colors are permitted. Designs should not be distracting. Clothing should not be skin-tight unless worn beneath appropriate clothing. P.E. clothes left at school are washed weekly; be sure to write the student's name on the tags in permanent marker.
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