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Megan, Sarah, Dan, Sosro,Brad, and Nick

reflecting on the year

Asweapproachtheendofanotherschool yearatOkinawaChristianSchool International,it'sanopportunitytopause andreflectontheremarkablemomentsthat havedefinedthisschoolyear From academicachievementstomemorable events,it'sbeenayearfilledwithexcellence, growth,andservice

Thisyear,we'reespeciallygratefultoour dedicatedstaff,committedstudents,and supportiveparentsfortheircollectiveeffort inmakingourrecentaccreditationvisitwith ACSI&WASCaresoundingsuccess.Your hardworkandcollaborationhaveensured thatourschoolcontinuestomeetand exceedthehigheststandardsofexcellence andcontinuedaccreditation.

Wealsowanttocelebratethesignificant progressmadeonourschoolimprovement plan.Fromtheinspiringcapstoneprojectsin 5th,8th,and12thgradetotheexciting classroomremodelsthatwillbecompleted overthesummer,eachstepforwardhas broughtusclosertooursharedvisionof beingaChrist-centeredlearningcommunity thatequipsstudentstofollowJesus,pursue excellence,andserveothers

Toourincrediblestaff,students,andparents: thankyouforyourunwaveringdedication andsupportthroughouttheyear Your commitmenttoourschoolcommunityis trulyinspiring,andwearedeeplygratefulfor allthatyoudo

Aswelookaheadtothenextschoolyear,let'scarry forwardthemomentumofoursuccessesand embracetheopportunitiesthatlieahead Let'suse thesummerbreaknotonlytorechargeandrelax butalsotoprepareourselvesforthechallengesand adventuresthatawaitusinthecomingyear.Don't forgettodiveintoyoursummerreadingand sharpenyourskillsforasuccessfulstarttothenew schoolyear

Toourstudentsandfamilieswhoaretransitioningto anewschoolormovingfromOkinawa,knowthat youwillalwayshaveaplaceinourhearts Stay connected,staycurious,andstaycourageousas youembarkonyournextchapter

Toourgraduatingclassof31students, congratulationsonreachingthissignificant milestone!Asyoupreparetospreadyourwingsand pursueyourdreamsaroundtheworld,remember thatyoucarrywithyouthevaluesandlessons learnedatOCSI.Weareimmenselyproudofeach andeveryoneofyou!

Aswesayfarewelltothe2023-2024schoolyear,let's eachtakeamomenttoreflectonthememories shared,theblessingsreceived,thefriendships created,andtheaccomplishmentsachieved Thank youforbeingpartofourschoolcommunity,and here'stomanymoreyearsoflearning,growing,and thrivingtogether.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable summer break!

Sincerely,

Megan Roe, Head of School

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GradeLevelEnrollment

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are taken each fall, winter, & spring www nwea org

OCSImeanscores(Spring2023)

USschoolnorms

Internationalschoolnorms

2NDGRADEFIELDTRIPTOTHEAQUARIUM

ELEMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS

4TH QUARTER

MONKEYPARK

OSAKACASTLE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

GradeLevelEnrollment

StudentNationalities

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are taken each fall, winter, & spring www.nwea.org

OCSImeanscores(Spring2023)

USschoolnorms

Internationalschoolnorms

MAPResults-Math

MAPResults-Reading

8THGRADEISHIGAKITRIP

SECONDARYSPRINGCONCERT

SECONDARYSPRINGCONCERT

SECONDARYSPRINGCONCERT

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

4TH QUARTER

MIDDLESCHOOLSPRINGBANQUET

HIGH SCHOOL

StudentNationalities

GradeLevelEnrollment

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are taken each fall, winter, & spring www nwea org

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

4TH QUARTER

SENIORTRIP SENIORTRIP

5thGradeCapstoneProjects 5thGradeCapstoneProjects

The5thgradecapstoneprojectwas The5thgradecapstoneprojectwas llaunchedthisyeararoundthetopicof aunchedthisyeararoundthetopicof Conservationandtakingcareofthe Conservationandtakingcareofthe earththatGodhasgivenus Students earththatGodhasgivenus.Students pickedacurrentConservationproblem, pickedacurrentConservationproblem, rresearchedwhatisbeingdoneto esearchedwhatisbeingdoneto addresstheproblem,andwrotean addresstheproblem,andwrotean argumentativeessayonwhichsolution argumentativeessayonwhichsolution theythoughtwasthebest Theyalso theythoughtwasthebest Theyalso tthoughtabouthowtheycouldusethe houghtabouthowtheycouldusethe ttalentsandgiftsthatGodhasgiven alentsandgiftsthatGodhasgiven tthemtohelpmaketheworldabetter hemtohelpmaketheworldabetter place Studentsusedalloftheknowledge place Studentsusedalloftheknowledge andskillstheygainedinElementary andskillstheygainedinElementary Schooltoresearch,write,andpresent Schooltoresearch,write,andpresent ttheirfindings heirfindings

8thGradeCapstoneProjects 8thGradeCapstoneProjects

The8thgradeteacherscontinuetobuild The8thgradeteacherscontinuetobuild onthecapstonefoundationstartedfrom onthecapstonefoundationstartedfrom lastyear Thisyearthefoundationofthe lastyear.Thisyearthefoundationofthe capstoneprojectswasprimarilydonein capstoneprojectswasprimarilydonein EnglishandBibleclass Additionally, EnglishandBibleclass Additionally, studentshadtoincludetwomore studentshadtoincludetwomore componentsfromScience,SocialStudies componentsfromScience,SocialStudies orMathclass.Capstoneprojectsareone orMathclass Capstoneprojectsareone waystudentsareabletothinkacross waystudentsareabletothinkacross disciplinestousealloftheirexperiences disciplinestousealloftheirexperiences andlearningatOCSItoimpacttheworld andlearningatOCSItoimpacttheworld fforJesus orJesus.

112thGradeCapstoneProjects 2thGradeCapstoneProjects

TTheseniorcapstoneprojectisdesignedto heseniorcapstoneprojectisdesignedto exposestudentstoalargertypeofprojectthey exposestudentstoalargertypeofprojectthey mightencounterincollegeandreflectsa mightencounterincollegeandreflectsa culminationofallofthesubjectstheylearned culminationofallofthesubjectstheylearned atOCSI Takingtheexpectedstudentoutcomes; atOCSI.Takingtheexpectedstudentoutcomes; excelinacademics,growaslearners,and excelinacademics,growaslearners,and equippedtoserve,seniorschooseaproblem equippedtoserve,seniorschooseaproblem ttheyseeintheworldthatispersonaltothem heyseeintheworldthatispersonaltothem andresearchhowtheycanmakeapositive andresearchhowtheycanmakeapositive impacttoaddresstheproblem Componentsof impacttoaddresstheproblem Componentsof ttheprojectincluderesearch,interviews,service heprojectincluderesearch,interviews,service projectdesignandimplementation, projectdesignandimplementation, collaborationandcommunication Students collaborationandcommunication Students producenumerouswrittenreportsanddeliver producenumerouswrittenreportsanddeliver sseveraloralpresentationsthroughoutthe everaloralpresentationsthroughoutthe ssemesterwhichculminatewithafinal emesterwhichculminatewithafinal CapstoneReportandOralPresentationtotheir CapstoneReportandOralPresentationtotheir teachersandpeers Someoftheprojecttopics teachersandpeers.Someoftheprojecttopics tthisyearincludedenvironmentaldegradation, hisyearincludedenvironmentaldegradation, disasterrelief,immigration,single-parent disasterrelief,immigration,single-parent ffamilies,andcaringfornewmothersinJapan. amilies,andcaringfornewmothersinJapan

SY 2023- 2024

"Dearchildren,letusnotlovewithwordsor speechbutactionandtruth"

1John3:18

1John3:18urgesusto"notlovewithwordsorspeechbutwithactionsandin truth"Thisyear,OCSIstudentsdemonstratedthisprinciplebyengagingin variousactsofservice,suchasbeachcleanups,plantingflowers,andassisting atanursinghome.Theyalsovisitednursinghomeresidents,assembled Christmasgiftboxes,andservedlocalneighborhoodsandcampgrounds. Theseactivitiesbroughtfulfillmentandpositivelyimpactedmanylives, enablingustoextendkindnessandsharetheloveofChristwithinour communities

Whatdoyoubenefitifyougainthewhole worldbutloseyourownsoul? Mark8:36

Thepurposeofchapelistogivethestudentsanopportunitytoworshipour amazingGodandtolearnfromHisWord.Ourlife’spurposeistolivealifeloving andservingourCreator -AndyRoe,Chaplain

Thisyearinthesecondarychapel,we exploredtheparablesthatJesustaught, discoveringwhatGodrequiresfromHis people.Wededicatedseveralchapelsto addressinganxietyandtolearning practicalwaystocombatit AsChristians, wewanttofindourrefugeintheLord, stayingawayfromthetrapofthefearof man Additionally,westudiedthebookof Danieltogether,drawinginspirationfrom Daniel,Shadrach,Meshach,andAbednego menofunwaveringconvictionand confidence,whosefaithremained unshakable

Intheelementarychapel,wemirroredthe highschoolcurriculumbystudyingthe parablesofJesus.Wealsojourneyed throughthebookofActsandseveral epistles,concludingtheyearbyfocusingon traitsthatshouldbeevidentinaChristian's life,suchashonesty,hopefulness, helpfulness,andfairness

Thisyear,wewereblessedwiththree worshipteamsledbyMr PaulHeisey The middleschoolworshipteamledworship weekly,whilethetwohighschoolworship teamsservedeveryotherweek. Their commitmentandservicewerea tremendousblessingtoourstudentbody

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Thispastfiscalyear,weinvestedover¥40,000,000on variouscapitalimprovementprojectstoimprovethe OCSIcampustoinclude:

HandRails&HallwayPainting

EducationTechnology

StudentChromebooks

TeacherMacBooks

ClassroomScreens,Projectors,andmore...

ClassroomRenovations

NewPaint,WindowSeals,andFloorTiles

ClassroomFurniture

Desks/Chairs,ScienceTables,Whiteboards

SecurityImprovements

Electrical,FireSensors,Fencing,andmore

Parkinglotlights

Forthe24-25fiscalyear,wearecommittedtoongoinginvestmentswithclassroom renovations/furniture,playgroundreplacement,securityenhancements,network expansion,technologyupgrades,andcampusdevelopmentplans!

Parent Survey

OCSIiscommittedtocollecting,reviewing,andusingparentfeedbacktocontinuemakingschool improvementprogress

IfeelOCSI'smission/visioncommunicateaclearpurposeanddirection Iseeevidenceofthemissionandvisioninschooldecisions Ifeelthestaffandfacultyarekindandcaring IfeelOCSI'sEAGLESarerelevantandmeaningfulfortoday'slearners Ifeelthestaffandfacultyareprofessional Ifeeltheteachersareknowledgeableandeffective Ifeeltheteachersarecommittedtomychild'sdevelopment IknowwhotocontactifIhaveaquestion IfeelIaminapartnershipwiththeschooltoeducatemychild Iknowtheproperchannelstoprovidefeedbacktotheschoolaboutdecisions Iknowhowtoaccesstheschool'shandbookandpoliciesonthewebsite Ireceiveregularcommunicationaboutschoolinformation Ireceiveregularcommunicationaboutmychild'sacademicprogress Ifeelmychildissafeatschool Iknowhowtoreportachildsafetyconcerntotheschool IfeelOCSIprovidesavarietyofco-curricularactivities IfeelOCSIeffectivelyintegratestechnologyintomychild'slearning IfeelOCSIfacilitiesaremaintained,secure,andconducivetolearning Mychildislearningtobekind,respectful,hardworking,andself-controlled Mychildfeelscaredforbyteachersandstaff MychildislearningabouttheBibleatOCSI Mychildcantellmewhattheyarelearninginschool IwouldrecommendOCSItootherfamiliesinterestedinanint'lChristianeducation

SurveyresultsreportedaspercentageofrespondentswhorespondedwitheitherStronglyAgree,Agree, orSomewhatAgree

93% of families feel OCSI's mission and vision communicate a clear purpose and direction

94% of families responded that their child feels cared for by OCSI teachers and staff 98% of families said they receive regular communication about school information

NEXT STEPS

The Leadership Team is committed to more clearly communicating proper channels for feedback. We are excited to be launching a new student information system and communication platform over the summer- Veracross We expect it will enable us to more effectively communicate with families We would also encourage families to continue communicating directly with their child's teacher and principal Contact information for various departments are listed below for your reference

72% of families feel they know the proper channels to provide feedback to the school about decisions.

81% of families feel there are a variety of co-curricular activities

NEXT STEPS

The Principals, Athletic Director, and PTF will continue to work together to expand after school activities, clubs, and athletics for students of all ages. We are actively seeking additional athletic coaches in order to be able to offer a full middle school and high school athletic program next school year

WHO DO I CONTACT?

Doyouhavequestionsorfeedback?WewanttohelpOCSIfamiliesreceiveandsharetheinformation theyneed.Pleaseusethecontactsbelowtoensurewecanrespondefficientlyandaccurately.

GeneralInformation:info@ocsiorg Admissions:admissions@ocsiorg ElementarySchool:elementaryprincipal@ocsiorg MiddleSchool:middleschoolprincipal@ocsi.org HighSchool:highschoolprincipal@ocsiorg Athletics&AfterSchoolActivities:athleticdirector@ocsiorg Counseling(Pastoral):chaplain@ocsiorg Counseling(College/Career):guidance@ocsi.org

Donations&Finances:businessdirector@ocsiorg StudentBilling&Invoices:accountingteam@ocsiorg CampusFacilities&Operations:operationsdirector@ocsiorg BusService:bus@ocsi.org

LunchService:lunch@ocsiorg InformationTechnology(IT)Support:ITdepartment@ocsiorg

Parent Voices

AtOCSI,webelievethattheinsightsandopinionsofourparentsareinvaluabletothe successandimprovementofourschool Throughoutthe2024schoolyear,weactively soughtandlistenedtothefeedbackprovidedbyourparentcommunity Herearesome highlightsfromourparentengagementinitiatives:

As a parent, I’m thrilled with the positive experience and academic growth my 3 children are having at OCSI We moved from mainland Japan where they attended another international school, and the transition was smooth and makes a great comparison The school’s stunning ocean views from almost every classroom and field create a unique learning environment The staff’s dedication to every student is evident, making us confident in our decision to enroll our kids here Choosing Okinawa and OCSI was one of our best decisions, offering not just a beautiful location but also an excellent education for our children

The family always feels well informed about my child's progress and what is happening at the school

We love the teachers and love the mission and the vision of OCSI.

I love the environment, and the care and support of the teachers I believe the environment and the community around the school We are grateful of the decision we made to move to Okinawa and put our kids in school here Ms Turner has been supportive through the process with both of our children and the teachers patient and caring

I feel truly blessed that we found a school for my son that provides quality, Christian-based education And, he really enjoys attending school

Our experience with Megan was one of a kind! I highly recommend working with her We finally found our dream home and we were super relaxed throughout the entire process

The school is making efforts with improving the facility along with providing a suitable environment (friendly positive spirit) for the students to be in during their educational hours

We love that OCSI provides such a warm and caring learning environment with AMAZING teachers!

The staff are amazing; we love the multicultural community also

Since a class is a small size, teachers are supporting each child The school provides fun events such as a school camp, field trips and symphony visit etc

WHY IS ACCREDITATION IMPORTANT?

WHYACCREDITEDSCHOOLSAREBENEFICIAL TOYOURCHILDREN'SLIVES?

OCSIisproudtobeoneofthe29WASCaccreditedinternationalschoolsinJapan!And alsotheonlyK-12WASC-accreditedschoolherein Okinawa!!!

BeingaccreditedbybothACSIandWASCensures thatourschoolnotonlyupholdsthehighest academicstandards,recognizednationallyand beneficialforcollegeadmissions,butalso steadfastlyincorporatesChristianvaluesinevery aspectofoureducationalofferings,providinga well-roundedfoundationforyourchild'spersonal andintellectualgrowth

Accreditationisawardedforleadership, stakeholderrelationships,facultycredentials, educationalsupport,andacademicquality

CommitmenttoQualityEducation:WASCfocuses onacademicrigorandcontinuousschool improvement,ensuringtheschoolmeetsregional andnationaleducationalstandards ACSI accreditationensuresthattheschoolintegrates Christianvaluesandteachingseffectivelywithin itseducationalprograms.

BenefitstoStudents'AcademicandSpiritual Growth: Dualaccreditationensuresabalanced approachtoeducation,fosteringbothintellectual andspiritualdevelopment.ACSIaccreditation supportstheschool'smissiontonurtureasolid Christianfoundationinstudents,whileWASC accreditationensurestheyreceiveacompetitive, well-roundedacademiceducation.

RecognitionandAcceptance:WASC accreditationiswidelyrecognizedbycolleges anduniversitiesaswellasthegovernmentof Japan,whichcanfacilitatesmoother transitionsforstudentsfromhighschoolto highereducation Thisrecognitionensuresthat creditsearnedarerespectedandthatthe students'qualificationsareacceptedduring collegeadmissionsprocesses.

ImprovedEducationalOutcomes:howthe accreditationprocessrequirestheschoolto continuouslyevaluateandimproveits educationalpractices.Thisleadstobetter educationaloutcomesandensuresthatthe schoolisalwaysstrivingtoofferthebest possiblelearningenvironment AssuranceofStandards:BothACSIandWASC haverigorousstandardsforaccreditation, whichincludesregularreviewsandevaluations Thisprocessprovidesassurancetoparents thattheschoolisnotonlymeetingbutoften exceeding,basiceducationalstandards.

Long-termBenefits:Highlightthelong-term benefitsofattendingadual-accredited institution,suchasenhancedcollege admissionsprospects,astrongerspiritual foundation,andthedevelopmentofwellroundedindividualswhoarepreparedforboth academicchallengesandethicaldilemmasin thewiderworld.

STAFF & FACULTY

Nationalities

Serving200+bus riders

#of

%ofTeacherswith AdvancedDegrees

CITIZENSHIP

TOTAL # OF STUDENTS

Enrollment

Students

FINANCES

FISCAL YEAR: APRIL 2023 - MARCH 2024

Thisyear,wearepleasedtoreportsteadyprogresstowardsthegoalsoutlinedinthe2023-24Headof Schooltuitionletter Thetuitionincreaseshavebeencrucialinhelpingusretainandattractskilledstaff, ensuringthehighqualityofeducationandstudentsupportthatyourchildrenreceive Additionally, thesefundshaveallowedustomanagerisingoperationalcosts,suchashigherenergypricesand educationalmaterialexpenses,whilealsoinvestinginthelong-termneedsofourschool.

Ithasalsoenabledustomakeadvancementsinexpandingcapstoneprojectstoalldivisions, improvinglearningresources,expandingourlibraryselection,andmakingnecessarybuilding improvements.

Whilewehavemadeprogress,werecognizethatthereismoreworktobedone Theimprovements achievedthisyearpositionuswelltomeetthegoalsforthe2024-25schoolyear,ensuringongoing excellenceandgrowth.Weappreciateyourcontinuedsupportandpartnershipaswestrivetoenhance theeducationalexperienceforallourstudents

ExpenseBreakdown (bycategoryasapercentageoftotalexpenses,yeartoyeartrend)

INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT FY2023-2024

Numbershavebeenadjustedtoreflectnormalyearoperationsanddepreciation.

INCOME

Tuition&Fees

Donation

Other*

TotalIncome

*IncludesBus,LunchService,Merchandise,andSummerSchool

EXPENSES

Teacher/FacultySalary

Operations/StaffSalary

Education&Research

Management&Operations

Other**

TotalExpenses

**Non-EducationalandSpecialExpenditure

CAPITALEXPENSES

CapitalImprovementProjects***

RebuildingFund

TotalCapitalExpenses

***AmountSpentbeforeDepreciation

¥543,757,500

¥7,481,021

¥78,140,788

¥629,379,309

¥242,349,395

¥83,875,894

¥96,725,659

¥150,663,642

¥3,116,081

¥576,775,671

¥36,415,695

¥10,000,000

¥46,415,695

OCSIiscommittedtocontinuousschoolimprovementinthefollowingareas:increasingtheacademicrigorand quality;enhancingourco-curricularprogram;improvingcampusbuildingsandgrounds;improvingour academicservicestomeettheneedsoffamilies;andensuringqualified,professionalteachersareabletostayat OCSIforthelong-term ThankyouforyourpartnershipasweworktogethertohelpourstudentsExcelin Academics,GrowasLearners,andbeEquippedtoServe AhugethankyoutoallofourdonorswhohvesupportedtheworkhereatOCSI!

Clubs and Lessons

Ourschoolisnotjustaplaceofacademiclearning;it'sa vibrantcommunitywhereteachersandparentscollaborate toofferenrichingexperiencesthroughvariousclubs These clubsserveasplatformsforstudentstoexploretheirinterests, developnewskills,andbuildlastingfriendships

BALLET LESSON

ROBOTICS CLUB ROBOTICS CLUB

Theseclubs,madepossiblebythededicationofourteachers andthesupportofourparentsandPTF,playacrucialrolein enhancingtheoverallschoolexperience Theyempower students,fostercreativity,andinstillvaluablelifeskillsthat extendfarbeyondtheclassroom Weareimmenselygratefulfor thecollaborativeeffortsthatmaketheseclubsthriveand contributetotheholisticdevelopmentofourstudents

YOUNG ENGINEERS YOUNG ENGINEERS

SOARING SOUNDS

SECONDARY PROGRAMMING

MARTIAL ARTS

KOREAN

UKULELE

COLLEGE MATRICULATION

UnitedStatesofAmerica:

AbileneChristianUniversity

AmericanUniversityofParis

ArizonaStateUniversity

ArtInstituteofChicago

AsianPacificUniversity

AugustanaUniversity

AzusaPacificUniversity

BinghamtonUniversity

BellevueUniversity

BelmontUniversity

BerkleeCollegeofMusic

BethelUniversity

BiolaUniversity

BoiseStateUniversity

BradleyUniversity

BrownUniversity

ButlerUniversity

BurnardCollegeColumbiaUniversity

CaliforniaBaptistUniversity

CaliforniaStateUniversityLingBeach

CaseWesternReserveUniversity

ChowanUniversity

CollegeofSaintBenedict

CollegeofWooster

ColoradoCollege

ColoradoStateUniversity

ConcordiaUniversity

CravenCommunityCollege

DartmouthCollege

DenisonUniversity

EastCarolinaUniversity

EasternWashingtonUniversity

ElmhurstUniversity

Embry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity

DartmouthCollege

DenisonUniversity

EastCarolinaUniversity

EasternWashingtonUniversity

ElmhurstUniversity

Embry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity

FloridaAtlanticUniversity

FloridaInstituteofTechnology

FordhamUniversity

GeorgeFoxUniversity

GeorgeMasonUniversity

GettysburgCollege

HartwickCollege

HaverfordCollege

HawaiiPacificUniversity

HofstraUniversity

JamesMadisonUniverity

KansasStateUniversity

KapiolaniCommunityCollege

KentuckyCommunityandTechnology

LawrenceUniversity

LeeUniversity

LeTourneauUniversity

LibertyUniversity

LipscombUniversity

MassachusettsCollegeofArtAndDesign MorningsideCollege

MultnomahBibleCollege

NorthernArizonaUniversity

NortheasternUniversity

NorthWesternUniversity

NovaSoutheasternUniversity

OberlinCollegeofArtsandSciences

OhioUniversity

OklahomaChristianUniversity

OldDominionUniversity

ParsonsSchoolofDesign

PrattInstitute

PacificLuthernUniversity

PensacolaChristianCollege

PepperdineUniversity

PointLomaNazareneUniversity

RadfordUniversity

RhodeIslandSchoolofDesign

RhodesCollege

SamHoustonUniversity

SanDiegoStateUniversity

SanFranciscoStateUniversity

SanJoseStateUniversity

SantaMonicaCollege

SavannahCollegeofArtandDesign

SeattlePacificUniversity

SetonUniversity

ShorelineCommunityCollege

SouthernMarineCommunityCollege

SouthwesternUniversity

St.John'sUniversity

SunnyStateUniversityofNewYork

SwarthmoreCollege

TexasChristianUniversity

TexasTechUniversity

TexasStateUniversity

TrumanStateUniversity

TusculumCollege

UnionUniversity

UnionCollege

UniversityofArizona

UniversityofCaliforniaBerkeley

UniversityofCaliforniaDavis UniversityofCaliforniaIrvine

UniversityofCaliforniaLosAngeles UniversityofCaliforniaMerced UniversityofCaliforniaRiverside UniversityofCaliforniaSantaCruz UniversityofCentralFlorida UniversityofChicago UniversityofFlorida UniversityofGeorgia UniversityofHawaii,Oahu UniversityofMarylandGlobalCampus UniversityofMaryWashington UniversityofMinnesota UniversityofNevadaLasVegas UniversityofNorthCarolinaCharlotte UniversityofNorthCarolinaGreensboro UniversityofNorthCarolinaPembroke UniversityofNorthDakota UniversityofOklahoma UniversityofPittsburgh UniversityofSanFrancisco UniversityofSciences UniversityofSouthFlorida UniversityofSt.Francis UniversityofTampa UniversityofTexasatDallas UniversityofthePacific UniversityofVirginia UniversityofWashington

VirginiaPolytechnicInstituteandStateUniversity

WashingtonStateUniversity

WalshUniversity

WellesleyUniversity

WesternWashingtonUniversity

WhitmanCollege

WhitworthUniversity YorkCollegeofPennsylvania

Ourgraduateshavebeenadmittedtoadiverseselectionof collegesanduniversitiesandtheyarepreparedtoexcel,grow,and serveintheirchosenfields.

Japan:

HoseiUniversity

InternationalChristianUniversity

KeioUniversity

KyusyuUniversity

LakelandUniversityJapanCampus

MeijiGakuinUniversity

MeijiUniversity

NagoyaUniversity

OkinawaInternationalUniversity

OsakaUniversity

OsakaUniversityofArt

RitsumeikanUniversity

SophiaUniversity

TokyoChristianUniversity

TokyoInternationalUniversity

TempleUniversityJapanCampus

TheUniversityofTokyo UniversityofAizu UniversityofKyusyu UniversityofNagoya UniversityofTsukuba

WasedaUniversity

YamanashiGakuinUniversity(iCLA)

OtherCountries:

AleneodeDavaoUniversity(Philippines)

AucklandUniversityofTechnology(NewZealand)

ChineseCultureUniversity(Taiwan)

ChulalongkoornUniversity(Thailand)

FarEasternUniversity(Philippines)

FudanUniversity(China)

HultInternationalBusinessSchool(UnitedKingdom)

ImperialCollegeLondon(UnitedKingdom)

JacobUniversity(Germany)

KingsCollegeLondon(UnitedKingdom))

MiddlesexUniversity(UAE)

NewEraUniversity(Philippines)

QueenslandUniversityofTechnology(Australia) SciencesPo(France)

TheUniversityofEdinburgh(UnitedKingdom)

TheUniversityofManchester(UnitedKingdom) UniversityCollegeLondon(UnitedKingdom) UniversityofCalgary(Canada)

UniversityofNorthernBritishColumbia(Canada) UniversityofOxford(UnitedKingdom) UniversityofStAndrews(UnitedKingdom) UniversityofTartu(Estonia) UniversityofTronto(Canada) UniversityofVictoria(Canada)

VilniusUniversity(Lithuania)

WhitecliffeDesignandArt(NewZealand)

YorkUniversity(Canada)

YonseiUniversity(Korea)

Class of 2024

BRIGHT FUTURES AHEAD!

Hello, Alumni! WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO?

MessagefromAlumni | 卒業生からの近況報告

Hey!I’mSimon,Classof2020,currentlystudyingmedicineinEstonia I’minmy fourthyearofmedicalschool,andsincethemedicalcurriculumlastsforsix yearsinEstonia,IhavealittlebitmorethantwoyearsleftofschoolinguntilI receivemydegreetobecomeacertifiedMD CurrentlyIspendmostofmytime intheuniversityhospitaltocompletemyclinicalstudies Lastsemester,wehad oursurgicalsubjects,andthissemester,ourfocusaretheinternalspecialties, suchascardiology,whichismyinterestatthemoment Thissummer,myplan istoworkasaninterninahospitalinFinlandfortwomonths MyprevioussummerswerespentathomeorhospitalsinJapanfollowing physiciansandtheirpractice Myplansaftergraduationarentclearyet,butIm mostlikelygoingtoworkasaphysicianinFinlandorJapan,butwe’llseewhat thefutureholds

SimonAkamine Classof2020

Hey!I'mAngie(Classof2020)andIamcurrentlyworkingas awildlandfirefighterinLasVegas Aftergraduatingfrom OCSI,Istudiedforanassociate'sdegreeinphysicaltherapy andearnedmyEmergencyMedicalTechniciancertification ImprettybusywithfirefightingbutIalsocontinuedboxing aftergraduatinghighschool

AngielinoFidel, Classof2020

Hello!IgraduatedOCSIin2020andamabouttograduatefromSophiaUniversitythis fall GrowingupinOkinawaallowedmetoseefirst-handthecomplexityofUS-Japan diplomaticrelations,andinuniversityIexpandedonthoseinterestandstudiedPolitical Science AftergraduatingIrealizenowthatabilingualeducationisoneofthebest thingsmyparentshaveinvestedinforme Likemanyotheralumni,Ientereda JapaneseuniversitywithEnglish-basedprograms Theinternationalbackgroundof OCSIallowedforasmoothtransitiontouniversitylife,bothintermsofworkloadbutalso culture Insomeways,universitydidntfeeltoodifferentfromOCSI,whichleftmealotof roomtotrynewthings DuringmystudiesIinternedwiththeBritishEmbassyTokyo, whichwasoneofthemostfulfillingexperiencesI’vehadasacollegestudent Iam currentlyinterningasamarketingassistantatLoeweJapanwhilealsofreelancingas anillustrator

MiliaMizoguchi,Classof2020

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WearealwaysexcitedtofeatureaMessagefromAlumni Ifyoucouldsharewithuswhatyouhavebeenupto,please contactusatinfo@ocsi.orgwithyouryearofgraduation fromOCSIandarecentphoto!

Hello,MynameisErena,andIamaOCSI2021graduate I’minmy 3rdyearatInternationalChristianUniversity(ICU)majoringinMCC andminoringinPsychology AtICU,IamapartoftheKpopdance coverclub,buttherearesomanyothertypesofclubsandcircles I amalsocurrentlygoingtoanotherschoolbesidesICUtopursue mypassionforcookingandbaking Overall,it’saprettybusy schedule,butIbelieveit’simportanttotakeadvantageofmytime asastudentandbeasproductiveasIcan,makingsureItryto challengemyselfindoingmorethings

ErenaOhkawara,Classof2021

HiImSawyer!Iama3rdyearatOxfordstudyingEarthScience Iamcurrently finishingmyBachelor'sandwillbestartingmyMastersthisupcoming academicyearwhereIwillberesearchingextinctionselectivitythroughdeep time Goingtocollegehasallowedmetoseethebeautyandvastnessofthe world,whetheritbethroughlisteningtolecturesonclimatedynamicsor visitingcitiesinEuropethatIoncereadaboutinOCSI Ithasbeenablessing tobeabletolearnandgrowinsomanyways LastsummerIinternedat Mitsubishi’sconsultingarm,andthissummer,Iwillbedoinggeothermal researchinSaudiArabia！

SawyerSuzuki,Classof2021

HiImHannah!I’mcurrentlyinmysecondyearofteachertrainingfor myBachelorofPrimaryEducationatTheUniversityofOtagoinNew Zealand Duringthistime,I’vehadtheincredibleopportunitytoworkin schoolsandteachchildrenaboutJapaneselanguageandOkinawan culture It’sbeensuchafulfillingexperiencetosharemyknowledge andpassionwiththestudents I’mexcitedtocontinuemyjourneyasa teacherandmakeapositiveimpactonstudentslives

HannahWickens,Classof2022

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