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About Japanese Class
- Japanese Program started in 2001 (when EPMS was established. It was a part-time position in 2001-2002.) Johnson sensei (Ms. Johnson) has been teaching Japanese at EPMS since 2003. EPMS is one of the two middle schools (public schools) that offer Japanese in Georgia. Approximately 110 students take Japanese every year. Students can earn High School credit (Japanese I) at the end of 8th grade (80% or above in grade required).
Sample Academic Events
- -Linguapalooza, Japanese Spoken Language Contest (by invitation only)
- -Nengajyoo (Japanese New Year’s Card) Contest (State & National level)
- -Japanese National Honor Society (8th grade only)
- -National Japanese Exam (8th grade only)
- -Junior Japan Bowl (8th grade only)
Sample Cultural Events & Activities
- Trip to Japan (not school-sponsored)
- Pen-pal exchanges with Japanese school(s)
- Hosting students from Japan (depends on the year)
- Japan Fest (Gwinnett Center)
- Seasonal & cultural experiences (Japanese New Year, "Setsubun", Children's Day, Sports Day, etc.)
Highlights in the Past
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