Shimane Prefectural Matsue Commercial High School

Founded : May 30th , 1900
* Matsue Commercial High School will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2000!!
School Motto : Sincerity, Simplicity, Diligence
Educational Aims :
　　　　　　　1. To train men and women of dignity
　　　　　　　2. To train men and women of great ability
Courses and Enrollment:
　　　Commercial course (285)　 　　 Information course (241)
　　　Information processing course (110) 　　　International Business course (80)
　　　*Total (685)
The alumni:
　　　22,152

Course Guide
　　　In our school, there are 4 courses: a Commercial course, an Information Processing course, an Accounting course and an International Business course. In every course, you study both common subjects, such as Japanese and math, and special (commercial) subjects.
　　　In the commercial classes, you study the economic system, including marketing, bookkeeping, data processing, and word processing.
　　　The number of credits of special subjects depends on the course you choose. But all students take bookkeeping, data processing, 3rd year project, and a mock business class. You will acquire business manners, business knowledge and skills which are necessary in your career.

Commercial course: To become a person of ability in society through the study of marketing
　　　In this course, you will acquire more in-depth knowledge of the commercial subjects. In the 2nd and 3rd grades, you take classes which fit your future plans. You are expected to become a person of ability in society through the study of the role and system of commerce and the practice of clerical work, accounting, and marketing.

Information Processing course: To become competitive in today's "information society" through computer knowledge and skill
　　　We can't do without computers in modern society. In this course, you acquire skill in computerized data processing and also study the role and meaning of data processing. In the 3rd grade, you take classes which are suitable for your interests and future plans. The goal is to become a professional programmer, system engineer or system administrator.

Accounting course: To get certified in special fields and become an expert in accounting
　　　To become an expert in your field, you study special subjects such as bookkeeping and accounting. Also, you study to pass the bookkeeping test administered by the Japan Chamber of Commerce. Passing this exam will aid you in entering universities, especially by recommendation, and in finding a job. The level of accounting and bookkeeping in this course is higher than in other courses.

International Economics course: To study foreign languages and understand foreign affairs
　　　You spend more time studying foreign languages; language classes are held in small groups and also teach cross-cultural understanding. In English conversation class, you improve your abilities to listen and to express yourself. In special subject classes, you acquire knowledge and skills in marketing, word processing, and other useful areas. In the 2nd grade, you go on a school trip for the purpose of meeting a foreign culture and developing international awareness.

Club Activities
　　　We recommend that you take part in a club activity to further your all-around education.
[Sports Clubs]
　　　baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, soft tennis, table tennis,
　　　soccer,athletics, archery, Judo, Kendo, swimming
[Academic and Cultural Clubs]
　　　newspaper, literature, calligraphy, art, photography, music,brass band, English, movie,
　　　drama,broadcasting, tea ceremony & flower arrangement,home economic,
　　　go (Japanese chess),word processing, computer,abacus calculator, research of commerce