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History of the oldest school in DoDDS Pacific. Students have attended six different Kubasaki campuses since 1946. “Okinawa University High School” was the first site which opened in early 1946. Classes were held in Okinawa University buildings and a large Quonset nearby. The school gained its own residence in 1947 when it was moved to a group of 15 prefabricated buildings in the Awase housing area. Typhoon Gloria destroyed the campus in July, 1949, delaying the opening of that school year. When school did begin, the campus had been moved to two temporary family residences in the Zukeran housing area. In 1950, the school name was changed to Okinawa American High School and was relocated to Quonsets in the Awase area. In 1952, rising enrollment forced a move to another set of Quonsets at the Army Training School located at Kubasaki – later referred to as the “Kubasaki Nine.” In 1958, the school was moved to partitioned barracks in the Wheel area of Naha. By the early 1960s, the school was hosting grades ten through twelve. Finally, in 1964, the school moved to its present location in Kishaba Terrace, overlooking Fort Buckner, and was renamed Kubasaki High School |
Since 1948, Kubasaki has been a charter member of, and accredited by, the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA). This is an accreditation program that provides an on-site team visitation every five years. Kubasaki was last visited during the spring of 2004, receiving accredited status as well as several commendations. DoDDS schools are also evaluated by using Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) Standards Reviews, site visits by the Advisory Council on Dependent Education, and, internally, through the School Improvement Process (SIP).
Department of Defense Dependent Schools
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) part of DoDEA provides educational programs, kindergarten through grade 12, for children of American military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees who are stationed overseas. Since it is classified as a service provided to military families, DoDDS is part of the Department of Defense and is headed by a director whose office is in Alexandria, Virginia. Serving directly under the director are Area Superintendents, each res ponsible for schools located within a specific geographic territory. The two DoDDS’ geographic regions are the Pacific and Europe. Principals of the schools within each area are directly responsible to a district superintendent.
SCHOOL MOTTO Crede quod habes et habes “Believe that you have and you have.” SCHOOL COLORS SCHOOL MASCOT |
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The SUN at the top of the shield represents the enlightenment that comes from learning; the rays signify the main avenues of learning open to all.
The TORII in the upper left corner represents Japan, the location of our school.
The TORCH in the lower left corner represents the light of learning and understanding.
The ATOMIC SYMBOL in the upper right corner represents the sciences.
The WINGED FOOT in the lower right corner represents the field of physical development and sports.
The LAUREL BRANCHES extending on either side of the crest represent success and victory.Demographics/School Profile topp
Kubasaki High School serves approximately 700 students in grades 9-12 whose families represent all four military branches, Department of Defense civilians, and parents who work for private industry. The school is located in the Kishaba Housing Area, Camp S. D. Butler, on Okinawa, Japan. The school is a four-year public school, which opened on September 15, 1946. The location of the school has changed twice since 1946 and has been located in Kishaba Housing Area since 1964. Students walk from the Kishaba and Plaza Housing Areas and commute to the school from off-base housing and from housing at the following camps: Camp Courtney, Camp Foster, Camp Kinser, Camp Lester, and Camp McTureous. A few students attend from Kadena AB.
Approximately 45,000 active duty military and dependents are stationed on Okinawa. In addition, 750 employees and 1,200 civilian employees contribute to the community population. Sponsor affiliation figures for Kubasaki show the following: Marine Corps (66%); DOD civilians (15%); Navy (11%); the remaining percentage divided among Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and civilian families.The community's rich and diverse ethnic character is reflected in the student population as well. Ethnic demographics indicate families identify themselves in the following manner: American Indian or Alaskan Native (1%); Asian-Pacific Islander (12%); African American (18.8%); Hispanic or Latino (11%); White (39.7%); Multiracial (12.9%); and Declined to State (4.6%).