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NEW KOUROU JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL (JHAHS)
Overview
- Location: Educational Ring, New Kourou
- Address: NW Educational Ring 3
- Surroundings: Adjacent to the Elementary School of New Kourou
- Average Enrollment: ~950–1,000 students (ages 12–18; Grades 7–12)
- Boarding: Weekday boarding (Mon–Fri); weekend release by permit
New Kourou Junior High and High School (JHAHS) is the Federal Confederation’s central secondary campus, founded in 2632 by resolution of the Federal Council. It delivers the standardized GAIA curriculum for Grades 7–12, prepares candidates for the Federal Graduation Exams (FGE), and serves as the principal feeder to the Danah Wanah University of New Kourou and to apprenticeships across the Federal plants.
Architectural Significance
- Construction Materials: Salvaged ship alloys, timber frames, mycelium-brick infill; re-used poly-glass clerestories.
- Floors: 3 academic levels plus a detached dormitory wing and dining/kitchen block.
- Design Aesthetic: Durable, low-energy, campus-style blocks linked by covered walkways; yards for drill, track, and outdoor study.
- Lighting (No Electric High-Bays): Clerestories and light wells tuned for ambient twilight; after-hours, hooded oil lamps and baseboard Luminofera dualis runs.
- Ventilation / Acoustic Control (Passive): Wind scoops, stack vents, baffles and cork panels; no powered HVAC.
Building Structure
Ground Floor (Junior High Core)
- Reception & Registry: Visitor ledger, roll boards, permits.
- Classrooms (Grades 7–9): Chalkboards, map rails, lab carts.
- Science Labs (Intro): Shared wet bench, balances, lenses.
- Yards & Track: Rope gym, lane track, assembly square.
Second Floor (Senior High Core)
- Classrooms (Grades 10–12): Seminar rooms, exam hall.
- STEM Labs (Adv.): Chemistry benches, physics rigs (low-draw apparatus), bio prep room.
- Workshops: Wood/metal benches, safe tool crib; civics studio for debates and mock councils.
Third Floor (Administration & Staff)
- Principal & Offices: Scheduling, FGE secure room, records.
- Faculty Rooms: Planning tables, print/duplicator nook.
- Study Hall: Quiet desks for evening prep.
Detached / Boarding & Dining
- Dormitory Wing: 4 houses by cohort; wash rooms; warden office.
- Cafeteria Block: Lunch by Federal Kitchen; breakfast & dinner prepared on-site from the Weekly Food Basket (5/7 share per boarder).
- Library Pavilion: Senior stacks, exam readers, study carrels; shared access window to DWU (by permit).
Perimeter & Grounds
- Perimeter Fence: 3 m alloy mesh with staffed pedestrian gate.
- Stormwater & Plots: Swales irrigate small teaching beds.
Look and Feel
Chalk timetables and corridor bells set the rhythm under timber trusses. Quiet rows of slate desks, lab glass on drying racks, and workshop benches hewn from crate wood speak to endurance over luxury. Luminofera bands cast an even study glow after hours while dorm wardens pace the walkways. It feels like a steady project camp for youth—part school, part small city—running on rosters, ledgers, and shared purpose in perpetual twilight.
Curriculum
GAIA framework; teacher-adapted for local conditions and low-draw labs.
- Mathematics: Algebra → calculus basics; statistics for plant/field use.
- ExoEnglish: ExoEnglish Literature, rhetoric, technical writing; exam composition.
- Native Language & Culture: Honga (Shang Telu) studies; intercultural ethics.
- Natural Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology with planetary applications.
- Geography: VOI 700 D regions (Habitual Belt, Dark/Desert Sides) and Earth as origin.
- Human History: Earthline to planetfall; Great War context.
- Politics & Philosophy: Law, governance, debate; Peace Treaty literacy.
- Arts: Drawing, fiber, music circle, set design for assemblies.
- Physical Education: Track, balance, low-impact drill; team cooperation.
- Exam Preparation: FGE strategies, mock papers, orals.
Roles and Responsibilities
Staff (≈60)
- Principal (1): Governance, safety, FGE custody, agency liaison.
- Vice Principal / Boarding Lead (1): Dorm operations, conduct, permits.
- Multidisciplinary Teachers (≈40): Core subjects and labs; some dual-discipline.
- Dorm Wardens / Counselors (6): Night rounds, guidance, weekend release.
- Librarian (1): Lending, exam readers, study hall.
- Administrative Staff (4): Records, timetables, correspondence.
- First-Aid Attendant / Nurse (1): Minor care; referrals to the Medical Station of New Kourou.
- Janitors (2): Cleanliness, repairs, lamp & Luminofera upkeep.
- Kitchen Liaison (1): Coordinates Federal Kitchen lunch and WFB preparation.
Public Access, Operating Hours and Rhythm
- Wake-Up: 06:00
- Breakfast: 07:00
- Classes: 08:00–12:30
- Lunch: 12:30 (Federal Kitchen)
- Clubs / Workshops / PE: 13:30–15:30
- Study Hall / Tutorials: 19:00–20:30 (boarders)
- Curfew (Dorms): 21:30
- Operating Days: Mon–Sat (Sat half-day: clubs, maintenance, debates)
Services / Operations
Core school operations and destinations:
| Program / Unit | What Enters | Primary Handling | Outputs | Mandated Destination / Use |
| Junior High (Gr. 7–9) | Incoming cohorts | Core subjects, lab carts, mapwork | Foundational competencies | Promotion to Senior High |
| Senior High (Gr. 10–12) | Advanced cohorts | Labs, workshops, seminars | Portfolios, capstone reports | FGE readiness |
| Library & Study Hall | Readers, past papers | Lending cycles; supervised prep | Exam literacy & research skills | Classroom & exam halls |
| Boarding & Pastoral Care | Weekday boarders | Dorm routines, counseling, curfew | Safe residence; conduct logs | School community wellbeing |
| Meals & Nutrition | Kitchen trays + WFB | Family-style lunch; on-site breakfast/dinner | Fed students; table duty | Daily boarding and lunch service |
| Clubs & Vocational Tracks | Volunteers, seniors | Debate, arts, shop practicums | Skills certificates | Guilds, plants, civic events |
| FGE & Placement | Senior candidates | Mock exams; invigilation | Exam results | GAIA assignments → DWU or apprenticeships |
| Family Outreach | Parents/guardians | Conferences, weekend releases | Home-school plans | Attendance & welfare |
Security Measures
- Perimeter: 3 m fence enclosing grounds; single staffed gate with visitor badges and ledgers.
- Dorm Protocols: Night rounds, roll calls, curfew checks; weekend release by permit only.
- Analog Alert System: Analog Siren System tied to Federal Sheriff’s Headquarters (NK).
- Deputy Pass-Throughs: Scheduled patrols along the Educational Ring; incident logbook at reception.
Player Interaction Possibilities
Legal interactions:
- Receive a GAIA assignment as student (Grades 7–12), dorm warden, teaching aide, study-hall proctor, lab/workshop assistant, librarian’s aide, or maintenance helper.
- Parent/guardian pick-up and weekend sign-out; attend conferences; volunteer in cafeteria or workshops.
- Host a guest demo (safe tools, cartography, debate coaching) or invigilate mock exams.
Illegal interactions:
- Forge gate badges, dorm releases, or exam ledgers.
- Smuggle contraband via WFB crates or workshop supply boxes.
- Tamper with FGE papers or lab reagents; sabotage the analog siren to trigger a diversion.
Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters
- Adventure Hook — The Valedictorian in the Wind: On the eve of FGE week, the top senior vanishes between study hall and curfew. His bunk is made, locker cleared—but a ciphered set of workshop notes remains, hinting at catalysts and field caches. Whispers name the Jane Mendoza Gang, yet their purpose is unclear: cheat ring, drug precursor, or a bid to unlock war-era stockpiles? Uneasy about a wider plot, the Federal Sheriff quietly deputizes the PCs. Track forged weekend permits, swapped WFB crates, and penciled maplets through perpetual twilight before the exam bell tolls—and the trail goes cold.
Related Pages and Further Information
Educational facilities within the Federal Confederation: