Saint Maur Student/Parent Handbook by Saint Maur International School

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SAINT MAUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL Pre-K-12 Montessori School (2 ½ - 5) Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) Ecole francaise (CP, CE1-2, CM1-2) Middle School (Gr. 6-8) High School (Gr. 9-12)

SIMPLE IN MY VIRTUE STEADFAST IN MY DUTY To be simple in one‘s virtue is: -

To strive toward moral and Christian values; To show love and concern for all those one meets in one‘s daily life; To foster unity and dignity; To show courtesy at all times; To be gracious and grateful; To seek and uphold the truth; To win and lose gracefully.

To be steadfast in one‘s duty is: -

To be firm in one‘s belief; To have the courage of one‘s convictions no matter what the cost; To fulfill one‘s daily tasks responsibly; To be loyal to one‘s self, one‘s family and one‘s school.

The badge that supports the motto is worn by our students as well as well as the students of the five Futaba Schools in Japan and in schools founded by the Sisters of the Infant Jesus in many countries.

STUDENT – PARENT HANDBOOK ........................................................................... 7 PROFILE OF A SAINT MAUR STUDENT .................................................................. 7 Behavior Profile of a Saint Maur Student: ............................................................... 7 HISTORY - Established in 1872 ................................................................................. 8 PHILOSOPHY .......................................................................................................... 10 BASIC EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................. 11 RELIGIOUS STUDIES............................................................................................... 11 ACCREDITATIONS, RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS ...................................... 12 GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................ 12 ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS ................................................................................... 13 CAMPUS AND FACILITIES ...................................................................................... 15 MAINTAINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE STANDARDS .............................................. 17 SMOKE FREE .......................................................................................................... 17 VIDEOS OR PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................................................. 17 SCHOOL GATES ...................................................................................................... 17 ACADEMIC YEAR .................................................................................................... 17 SCHOOL HOURS ..................................................................................................... 17 PRIVACY POLICY .................................................................................................... 18 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 20 NEW APPLICANTS ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE ......................................................... 20 STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS ........................................................................... 20 GUARANTEE OF PLACEMENT RESERVATION ............................................................ 21 STUDENTS T RANSFERRING FROM A JCIS (JAPAN COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS) MEMBER SCHOOL .................................................................................................... 21 FINANCIAL POLICIES ............................................................................................. 22 SCHOOL FEES ....................................................................................................... 22 ADDITIONAL FEES ................................................................................................ 22 REMITTANCE OF SCHOOL FEES .............................................................................. 23 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................ 23 FAILURE TO MEET FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS .......................................................... 23 LATE ENTRY AND WITHDRAWALS ........................................................................ 24 LATE ENTRY ........................................................................................................ 24 WITHDRAWALS ..................................................................................................... 24 TRANSCRIPTS ....................................................................................................... 24 ON-GOING RESERVATIONS .................................................................................... 25 CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PLAN OF PAYMENT (CCP) ........................................... 25 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL .......................................... 25 TOKUTEI-KOEIKI ZOSHIN HOJIN (TOKUZO) ............................................................ 25 U.S. FRIENDS OF SAINT MAUR .............................................................................. 25 GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ................................................................. 26 Parents‘ Absences from Home ........................................................................... 26 STUDENT SERVICES .............................................................................................. 27 Counseling and Student Support Services......................................................... 27 Outside Medical, Psychological and other Professional Referrals and Independent Educational Evaluation .................................................................. 27 SCHOOL SERVICES................................................................................................ 29 Library ................................................................................................................ 29 Cafeteria ............................................................................................................ 29 School Store ...................................................................................................... 30 School Bank ....................................................................................................... 30 HEALTH SERVICES ................................................................................................. 31 Submitting the Medical history and Emergency Information Forms ................... 31 4

Illness ................................................................................................................. 31 Sickness-During the School Day ........................................................................ 31 Administering of Medication ............................................................................... 32 Communicable diseases .................................................................................... 33 Head Lice ........................................................................................................... 33 INSURANCE ............................................................................................................ 34 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICIES .............................................................. 35 Attendance ......................................................................................................... 35 Attendance & Punctuality Contracts ................................................................... 36 Tardiness to School ............................................................................................ 36 Tardy Contracts .................................................................................................. 36 Tardiness and Activities/Sports .......................................................................... 36 Absences & Tardies on Official Transcripts ........................................................ 37 Exceptions to the Attendance Policy .................................................................. 37 Early Release from School ................................................................................. 37 Family Vacation taken During School Time ........................................................ 37 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND CURRICULUM ............................................................ 38 Montessori School.............................................................................................. 38 Elementary School ............................................................................................. 38 Middle School .................................................................................................... 38 High School........................................................................................................ 39 INFORMING PARENTS ABOUT CHILDâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;S PROGRESS .......................................... 40 Semester and Interim Reports ........................................................................... 40 Progress Reports ............................................................................................... 40 Conferencing ...................................................................................................... 40 Extra-CURRICULAR PROGRAM AT SAINT MAUR ................................................. 41 After School Academic Support ......................................................................... 41 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM .............................................................................. 41 STUDENT COUNCILS ............................................................................................. 42 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ............................................................. 42 MIDDLE SCHOOL S TUDENT COUNCIL ..................................................................... 42 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ......................................................................... 42 STUDENTS EVENTS ............................................................................................... 43 Middle School ...................................................................................................... 43 High School ......................................................................................................... 43 DAY AND OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS ........................................................................ 43 EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS ................................................................................ 45 UNIFORM ................................................................................................................. 46 Elementary School Uniform Requirements ........................................................ 47 Middle and High School Uniform Requirements ................................................ 49 SCHOOL REGULATION and POLICES ................................................................... 51 Contacting Staff Members .................................................................................. 51 Drop-Off/Pick-up/Parking by Parents and Students ........................................... 51 Conservation of Energy...................................................................................... 51 Telephones......................................................................................................... 51 Cell Phone Policy ............................................................................................... 52 Lost and Found/Thefts ....................................................................................... 52 Lost Books & Equipment .................................................................................... 52 Lockers .............................................................................................................. 52 Book Bags and Lunches .................................................................................... 53 Modeling/Entertainment Industry Connections ................................................... 53 Use of Saint Maur Facilities/Property ................................................................. 54 5

Posters and General Public Information............................................................. 54 Guests of Saint Maur Students .......................................................................... 54 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE .............................................................................................. 55 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 55 BEHAVIOR OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL .................................................................. 55 Elementary School Behavior Community Expectations ..................................... 56 Elementary School Behavior Pyramid ................................................................ 56 Secondary School Community Expectations ..................................................... 57 Secondary School Behavior Pyramid ................................................................. 57 Restorative Justice ............................................................................................. 58 Behavior Contracts............................................................................................. 58 Suspension & Dismissal..................................................................................... 58 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES: ............................................................................... 59 Special Situations Resulting in Severe Penalties: .............................................. 60 Other Expectations:............................................................................................ 60 Procedure for Re-Consideration of Student Dismissal: ...................................... 63 Bullying Intervention Policy ................................................................................ 63 The Saint Maur ‗No Bystander‘ Policy ................................................................ 64 To Parents ................................................................................................................ 66 PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG) ........................................................................ 66 PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT .......................................................... 66 ADULT ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................. 67 ALUMNI .................................................................................................................... 68 NEWSLETTER ......................................................................................................... 68 SPECIAL EVENTS ................................................................................................... 68 Annual International Food Fair ........................................................................... 68 Parent Open-House Day .................................................................................... 69 Annual Sports Day ............................................................................................. 69 International Day ................................................................................................ 69 Japanese Culture Day........................................................................................ 69 MONTESSORI INFORMATION ................................................................................ 70 Admission .......................................................................................................... 70 Attendance ......................................................................................................... 70 Dress Code ........................................................................................................ 71 Discipline............................................................................................................ 72 Classroom Observations .................................................................................... 72 Conferences....................................................................................................... 72 General Information ........................................................................................... 72 Lunch Program .................................................................................................. 73 Celebrating Birthdays ......................................................................................... 73 Toys.................................................................................................................... 73 Playground Rules and Safety............................................................................. 73 Keeping Informed ............................................................................................... 74 Juku and Other After-School Activities ............................................................... 75 FRENCH SCHOOL................................................................................................... 76 Overall View of the establishment of the French School .................................... 76 Montessori Entry Eligibility ................................................................................. 77 First Grade Entry Eligibility ................................................................................. 77 SECTION FRANÇAIS............................................................................................... 78 JAPANESE LAW ...................................................................................................... 80 日本の義務教育について .......................................................................................... 81 CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE ............................................................ 82 6

STUDENT – PARENT HANDBOOK The purpose of publishing a „Student-Parent Handbook‟ is to assure that all parents, who place their child/ren with us, are fully aware of, and are in agreement and in keeping with the school‟s philosophy, terms, conditions, rules and regulations. As the school perceives the education of the student to be a joint responsibility between the parents and school, it is the expectation of the school that parents will see that their child/ren are fully aware of, understand and adhere to the school rules and regulations, and that as a means of teaching children that actions result in consequences, they will support the school in its decisions and actions when a breech of conduct takes place.

PROFILE OF A SAINT MAUR STUDENT Parents who enroll their child/ren in Saint Maur International School do so not only because of its reputation as a school which strives to offer a quality education within a caring family environment, but as importantly, for its reputation for its pastoral care and shared values. Although academic achievement is celebrated, instilling within each student entrusted to our care a sense of service to others, thoughtfulness, kindness, an appreciation of people and their differences, and an understanding of appropriate behavior is a valued element of the education the school strives to offer. Rules and regulations are therefore drawn up, not to hinder or restrict the individuality of each student, but rather to assist them to integrate into, and become respectful, active and constructive members of the society and the global community in which they live.

Behavior Profile of a Saint Maur Student: - a student who demonstrates respect of self and others; - a student who demonstrates kindness and thoughtfulness towards others; - a student who behaves in a way that reflects positively on him/herself, his/her country, and the school's reputation wherever he/she is during and after school hours; - a student who thinks of others, e.g. waits in line; gives up one's seat on the bus/train to the elderly, expectant women, or those carrying young children; but holds doors open so that others can pass first; - a student who does not offend others by his/her words or deeds and who intentionally includes others through using the common language of the school, English; - a student who practices common courtesy and politeness such as saying ―please‖, “thank you”, and greets people appropriately. Our students, and school community, live by the Saint Maur Essential Outcomes (SMEOs) as Moral Citizens, Unique Individuals, Global Citizens, and Balanced, Life Long Learners. Disrespect of others will not be tolerated. Students who, after sufficient opportunity to improve, continue to violate either school rules and regulations, student expectations, or Japanese law, will be required to withdraw from the school. For further details on ‗Behavior‘ please refer to the section titled ―Student Discipline‖

HISTORY - Established in 1872 Saint Maur International School was established in 1872 by the missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus to provide children from the international community, of all nationalities and religious denominations, with a quality education based upon respect and a deep understanding and appreciation of people's differences. Although the word 'international' did not exist as a term related to schools, the concept did, since from the start, the student population was cosmopolitan, inclusive and not exclusive, in nature. The direct support received from over 15 legations, such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, Austria, Holland and Germany, reflected an understanding that 'Catholic' was to be interpreted at its broadest definition of 'universal', the acceptance of all. This philosophy and approach continue today. A variety of works to meet the community's needs, ranging from Saint Maur International School, to schools for the nobility, as well as orphanages, were established. The Koran School was founded in 1901 for Japanese girls. Later its name was changed to Futaba when it became one of the five sister schools in Japan bearing that name. During the period 1884-1889 the money to support those educational endeavors came from a variety of sources. Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria, who was visiting Yokohama aboard his ship the 'Kaiserin Elizabeth', authorized his ship's musicians to give a charity concert. The Count and Countess of Bardi often visited the schools and extended much support. The Austrian minister, Count Zeluski, together with the wife of the Austrian General Counsel, often gave concerts to raise funds. Even the sailors from the United States warship the 'Marion' donated to the orphanage the sum of $100, a considerable amount in those days. In 1884 the buildings were devastated by a typhoon. In 1894 an earthquake demolished the school, and in 1923 the Great Kanto Earthquake caused the deaths of many of the students, staff and sisters, leaving the building in ruins. Towards the end of World War II, in 1945, the school building was once again leveled, this time by U.S. bombs. With the support of the community, individuals, and companies, the school was rebuilt in 1948. In order to provide a modern facility and to meet an increase in enrollment, a new school building was constructed in 1972, to celebrate 100 years of service to the community. In 1985 the Montessori building was constructed. Since1990, major remodeling, strengthening and up-grading of the main school building have taken place. In 1993, in recognition of her service to the school and community, Sister Carmel O'Keeffe, Chairperson of the Board, received a citation from the governor of Kanagawa. In 1998, Queen Elizabeth II awarded Jeanette K. Thomas, Headmistress, an MBE. To mark the occasion of Saint Maur International School's 125th anniversary in 1998, a state-of-the-art Fine Arts Center, the Chapel of the Infant Jesus and an outdoor recreation area were opened. In April 2003, the school built the Peverly Place Sports Facility, a six-minute walk from the main campus, to serve as a practice field enabling students to further develop their sporting skills. In February 2011, Saint Maur christened our ultra-modern Science Center with facilities for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science, and Robotics.

As pioneers of international education in Japan the school continues to meet the educational needs of the children from the multi-cultural, multi-faith international community. Saint Maur was the first international school in Japan to introduce, among other recognized programs: - International Montessori - IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary School Education) - IPC (International Primary Curriculum) - Lions Quest – values program - International Trinity College of Music Examinations - Dedicated French Section – Grade 1 – 5 based upon the French National Curriculum. Our unique, innovative programs:  After- School Academic Support for students  Adult Enrichment Program held during the day for parents and community members  Students may take part in fine arts activities and, at the same time, sports activities and clubs year round  Toddlers Club

PHILOSOPHY Since 1872, Saint Maur as a Catholic foundation, is a school community where moral values govern all that we do to help students, parents and staff, reach their full potential. In an atmosphere of security, care and love, we are an inclusive centre that supports each member of our school community according to the ideals of our original Founders. At Saint Maur, we believe that all students should be engaged in learning experiences which enable them to develop into:

Balanced Learners Since students learn effectively when they enjoy the experience, we believe that intellectual, physical and social/emotional balance is essential to happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of life. In the intellectual domain, we recognize the value inherent in all subject disciplines as well as in the connections which tie these areas of knowledge together. The physical balance necessary for a healthy lifestyle is actively developed through both the curricular and co-curricular programmes. In addition, emotional balance is developed through both social learning and spiritual exploration. Global Citizens The experiences at Saint Maur give our students a global perspective. The cultural diversity inherent in our school is one of our strengths. Through these, students develop the knowledge, skills and internationally-minded approach necessary to contribute productively to an increasingly interdependent global society. Life Long Learners We prepare students to embrace the learning process throughout their lives. The entirety of knowledge and skills which students will need to function in an exciting and uncertain future cannot be predicted. Therefore we develop in students the skills and wisdom necessary to acquire and apply knowledge within a continually evolving, adapting and increasingly technological, global community. As life long learners, our students are equipped with the confidence and enthusiasm to face the challenges of a changing world. Moral Citizens A fundamental prerequisite of communities in which peace and justice prevail is the recognition of, and empathy for, the rights and needs of others. Saint Maur students work morally and cooperatively with all people, and assume the responsibility required to combat social injustice and environmental issues in the world. Understanding, appreciation and respect for others inform the ethical decision-making framework which students develop as they move through school and into adult life. Unique Individuals Saint Maur International School bases its education on the belief that each student is created with unique abilities, strengths, talents and ways of knowing and learning. The school is committed to the expression of these to the highest degree possible. The school values these differences and, in so doing, fosters in each student a deep sense of personal worth.

BASIC EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The basic objective of Saint Maur International School is to provide a pre-school, elementary and secondary education for international students residing in Japan, by using the English language as the primary medium of instruction. An international student is defined as a student whose life experiences span more than one cultural dimension. From this basic goal stem specific objectives which fall into three conceptual categories: spiritual, cultural, and academic. The spiritual objective of the school is to clarify the meaning of a life enriched by God through an education in which principles of truth and love are honored. The cultural objectives of the school begin with developing a respect for the diversity of religious and cultural values within the school and throughout the world; this includes developing empathy for all people, especially the weak, the suffering, and the deprived. While using this fundamental sense of empathy and respect, students learn how to identify the many injustices that exist in the world, including sexism and racism, and are encouraged to participate in the pursuit of eliminating such injustices. The school also aims to give all students who lack a sense of security and identity because of intercultural conflict, a strong sense of personal worth. Starting with a Montessori program in the Pre-school and continuing to the option for an International Baccalaureate diploma in the Secondary School, the academic objectives of the school are to develop each student's intellectual potential to the fullest, and to teach the intellectual skills the students will need to function as contributing members of society. At Saint Maur we recognize that students learn effectively when they enjoy themselves. Therefore, the learning atmosphere balances work and enjoyment. Although a Saint Maur International School education seeks primarily to prepare students for entrance into colleges and universities throughout the world, the administration and faculty recognize that some students have personal abilities and aspirations which lead them in directions other than higher education.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Saint Maur International School caters to children of all nationalities and religious denominations, and as such, offers a broad-based religious studies program to students from grade one. In Elementary School, students, through a study of religion, learn about family, friends and community, with the intent of instilling within them a necessary sense of responsibility towards others. The religious studies program is not intended to convert any student to Catholicism or Christianity, but to deepen a student's conviction in his/her own belief, as well as to create in our students a deeper understanding and appreciation of people's differences, religious as well as cultural, in order to make the world a more peaceful place in which to live and co-exist. Catholic students are prepared separately for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, at the request of their parents.

ACCREDITATIONS, RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS SCHOOL M EMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS - School Juridical Body (Gakko Hojin) by Authority of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology - East Asian Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) - Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) - Kanto Plain Association of Secondary School Principals (KPASSP) - Council of International Schools (CIS) - Collaboration with Yokohama City University

ACCREDITATIONS - Council of International Schools (CIS) - full 10 year accreditation - New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; full 10 year accreditation Saint Maur International School has several members of its staff and administration who are members and officers of: -

Educational Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). National Association of College Admissions Counselors National Association of Independent Schools Overseas Associate for College Admission Counsellors New England Association of Schools and Colleges

It is a member of the Kanto Plain Association of Secondary School Principals (KPASSP) and the students participate with other international schools in a variety of activities such as sports, music, drama, math, brain bowl, and speech. Saint Maur is working in collaboration with Yokohama City University (YCU) to develop a wide range of educational opportunities for students, especially in the sciences.

Students are prepared for the: - International Baccalaureate (IB) - International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - Advanced Placement (AP) - SAT Reasoning Test and Subject Tests - Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) - Trinity International Music Examination

GOVERNANCE Saint Maur International School is the property of the Saint Maur Juridical Body. The specific duty of the Board of Directors is to preserve the Philosophy, Goals and Objectives of the school and assure its financial stability. Board Members are Official Representatives of the system only when they act as part of the total board.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Administrative Team – Academic School Advancement School Head School Head Deputy School Head Deputy School Head Coordinating Principal Business Manager Secondary School Principal Director of Public Relations Elementary School Principal Executive Director of Curriculum & Professional Development G OVERNANC E

AND

S ENIO R M ANAG EM ENT Board of Directors/Trustees

School Head

French School

Administrative Team Business Manager

Deputy School Head B US INESS /S UPP O RT S ERVIC ES School Head

Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

Montessori/ ES Admissions Liaison

Outsourced Financial Services

Business Manager & Financial Services

School Head‘s Executive Secretary (Human Resources)

French School Maintenance Public Relations French School Liaison Cafeteria Liaison

Deputy School Head Outsourced Security/Cleaning/ Bussing Services

Director of Publishing, Scheduling & Community Programs Accountant Office Staff Principal/Administrative Clerical Assistant School Nurse School Store/Bank

IT Services

PSG

A C ADEM IC /E DUC AT IO NAL S UPP O RT

School Head

School Head‘s Executive Secretary (Human Resources)

French School

Coordinating Principal

Extracurricular Athletics (Admin. liaison)

Secondary School Principal

Extracurricular – Fine Arts (Admin. liaison)

Elementary School Principal

Montessori (Admin. liaison)

*Student Support Coordinator *EAL Coordinator *Counselor *College Admissions Counselor *Academic Support

Deputy School Head

Executive Director of Curriculum & Professional Development

*Time Tabling *Room Assignments *Extra-curricular Activities-(w/compensation)

ES Curriculum Project Coordinators

Library Services (Admin. liaison)

*HS Coordinator *IB Coordinator *AP Coordinator *IGCSE Coordinator

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES Saint Maur International School has been situated on its existing site, in the historical and residential area of Yamate-cho, Yokohama, since 1872. The campus consists of four main buildings comprising of:

Recreation Area Montessori Building Main Entrance Gym Fine Arts Center

Peverley Place

Science Center

(6 mins walk from main campus)

Main Building M ONTESSORI BLOCK - Montessori Classrooms - Grade One Classrooms - Two Recreation Halls - School Store - Committee Room - Kitchen - Plus additional specialist rooms GYMNASIUM - Full size gymnasium with spectatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; galleries and changing rooms

FINE ARTS CENTER - State-of-the-art Auditorium, with adjoining rooms for artists, is acoustically designed to meet the needs of professional level of musical and drama performances, and also features a cinema size video screen - Main Music Room with additional practice/instrumental teaching rooms - Art Room, Photography Room and Rotunda with several galleries situated throughout the building - Chapel of the Infant Jesus M AIN B UILDING - Grade 2 through 12 Classroom - Cafeteria - Computer Labs - Library - Administration and Office facilities - Faculty Room - Specialist facilities - Health Room 15

SCIENCE B UILDING - Physics Lab - Chemistry Lab - Biology Lab - General Science/Robotic Lab OUTDOOR AREAS - Recreation Area (tennis, basketball, soccer, etc.) - Two roof-top play areas - Ground level playground - Lawn area & Patio - Peverley Place (outdoor sports practice field with bating cage and changing rooms) The air-conditioned, earthquake reinforced buildings are well maintained and equipped. Ample play space, along with landscaped gardens, and campus-wide security provide a safe and pleasant environment conducive to good learning and relaxation. A short walking distance from the campus the school owns an outdoor sports facility which is complemented by the use of some excellent local sites, allowing for a wide range of extracurricular activities and social events to take place. The school invests annually in upgrading its facilities and maintaining a safe, clean campus. We ask that you assist us in this endeavor, particularly when driving in the vicinity of the school as we are situated in a school designated area. Minatomirai Line Shibuya ~ MOTOMACHI-CHUKAGAI 35 minutes by express train Yokohama MOTOMACHI-CHUKAGAI 7 minutes

Saint Maur International School is about a 10 minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station Yokohama City Bus Buses No. 11 and 20

Tokyu Line

Shibuya

Shinagawa

Minato Mirai Line

Y O JR Shonan Shinjuku Line K O H A Keihin Kyuko Line M JR Tokaido Line A JR Keihin Tohoku Line

Motomachi -chukagai

JR Ishikawa-cho

MAINTAINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE STANDARDS Language is for communication and inclusion. At Saint Maur International School families come from all over the world and speak many different languages. This is what makes this international school environment so exciting and rich. To speak more than one language is a wonderful asset and should be encouraged; however, although we recognize the benefit and deeper experiences of speaking more than one language, in school we share English as the common language of instruction, inclusion, and communication. For some children school is the only place they will hear English being spoken. In order to maintain a high level of English proficiency, as well as to retain the level of English a child has acquired, it is very important that, once on campus, we unite our efforts to expose the children to hearing as much English as possible. (Of course other languages are taught and used during Japanese and other foreign language classes as well as during special cultural events). We believe that it is only through a collaborative effort that English language proficiency can be maintained and developed. Please assist us by cooperating and using English when on campus.

SMOKE FREE Saint Maur is a ―Smoke-Free‖ Campus and we request that there be no smoking on or in any area of the campus at all times. For special public events, a designated smoking areas may be approved. Smokers must leave the campus to smoke, and they are requested not to leave cigarette butts on the street or in any area that would be a source of annoyance to our neighbors.

VIDEOS OR PHOTOGRAPHS Taking videos or photographs of any kind is prohibited in the classroom or on campus without the authorization from the administration. An exception to this rule is during events when parents are invited to take photographs, e.g. Sports Day, special events, concerts, etc.

SCHOOL GATES For security reasons, school gates are locked with the exception of designated times as published in the school newsletters.

ACADEMIC YEAR Usually the academic year begins in mid-august and ends in mid-June. The school year is divided into two semesters.

SCHOOL HOURS Montessori

-8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Morning Session for ages 2 1/2 - 3) -8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Extended Day Children for ages 2½ ~ 3) -8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Full Day Session for ages 4,5, & 6)

Elementary School

-8:10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Middle & High School

-8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

The school can be responsible for the students‘ safety and well-being only during official school hours and when they are participating in a school-sanctioned activity which is supervised by a school-authorized adult.

PRIVACY POLICY SCHOOL SOLICITED INFORMATION In keeping with governmental directives, all personal information solicited by us, via our website or through written or verbal communications shall be handled only by the appropriate staff/authorized persons, and kept strictly confidential. The information will only be used for the purpose for which it has been solicited. The school will reveal personal information only if so required by a valid legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court order, or if it is, under certain circumstances, compelled to do so for its own protection and legal rights. When personal information, such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and age, is requested by any means it is strictly for the purpose of: - processing applications to enter our school; - providing common carriers such as Postal/Delivery Services, etc., with such details as name, e-mail address, street address, telephone number, in order for them to effectively carry out their services; - collecting information to generate anonymous general statistics, e.g. as data required for accreditation purposes, etc.

STUDENT RECORDS All studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s personal, academic and medical information will be kept strictly private and confidential, and made available only to authorized persons. At the request of the parent, records will be sent to transferring schools, universities/colleges, and to other specified agencies. WEBSITE & PUBLICATIONS The school, for promotional purposes, uses photographs of its students, parents and staff on its website and in other promotional publications. Any person/s not wishing to have their photograph used for this purpose should notify the school, in writing, within ten days of receiving the Student Parent Handbook/entering the school. When general Newsletters are placed on our website or distributed to the general public, names may appear, but personal contact information is deleted. School Newsletters which are distributed to members of the school community may contain names and contact information for a specific reason. Parents, students and staff are reminded that such information should not be distributed to any unrelated third parties, and should be used only for the purpose for which such information has been provided. Should any person/s wish, at any time or for any reason not to have such information made available to the school community, they should inform the school, in writing, within ten days of receiving the Student Parent Handbook/ entering the school. The school reserves the right to modify its policies as described under this Privacy Policy document. Changes will be published accordingly on the website and in other relevant publications.

WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Saint Maur International School website, www.stmaur.ac.jp, is the property of Saint Maur International School. All information, photographs, images, etc., contained therein, should not be reproduced, modified, downloaded, or displayed in any way or form without the written authorization of the School Head. USE OF SCHOOL SOLICITED INFORMATION The website should only be used in accordance with the law. The school will reveal personal information only if so required by a valid legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court order. The school reserves the right to reveal personal information if 18

circumstances compel it do so for the protection of its reputation or legal rights, or for the protection of those entrusted to its care. Saint Maur International School website solicits personal information voluntarily submitted by viewers to enable it to respond to requests for publications, application forms, and other relevant school information. All information received is kept strictly confidential and made available only to the appropriate staff member/authorized person. Information provided is not shared with any other parties other than those service providers who assist the school to respond and process your requests. The school does not forward, sell, or make your information known to any outside organization, agency, or individual. Any software our website may utilize is strictly to track the number of visitors to our site, and to track the domains from which people visit the site. This we do as a means to analyze internally for trends, and to assist usto provide a better and more useful service.

LINKS Our website does have links to other resources that may be useful to our viewers; however, as such links may be governed by different practices, we cannot be held responsible for the content or privacy policies that pertain to such sites that are linked to ours, and we recommend that you read the privacy statements of these linked sites. Furthermore, any views/opinions expressed, or products purchased via our website/links should not be regarded as endorsed by the school. The school cannot be held responsible for the views/opinions of others, or for any dissatisfaction in regard to goods and services provided by a third party. Any disputes should be handled directly with the third party involved. COOKIES AND IP ADDRESSES "Cookies" are pieces of information that may be received and stored via your browser to your computer's hard drive. We do not use cookies that are stored to your hard drive. We use IP addresses only to diagnose problems with our server, to administer the smooth functioning of our site, to refer URL information and to log your browser type as part of our information collecting in order to improve school services. None of the information can identify you personally.

VIRUSES The school does its utmost to maintain a virus-free system; however, we recommend, as a precaution, that users of our website run an anti-virus program prior to downloading materials from our site. The school cannot be held responsible for any virus which may attack, damage, or cause loss to a user while downloading from our website. While students may bring and use their own data sticks, they may not connect their own computers to the school system inside the campus.

COMPUTER PRINTOUTS The school is trying to work with teachers, parents and, especially students, to be frugal in the printing of documents. Drafts should be changed while on the data stick. If a draft is required by a teacher, only black and white should be used. Students are expected to do printing of homework assignments with home printers. Parents who with to acquire information on the best cost effective printers should contact our computer teachers and technicians.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE NEW APPLICANTS ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE Although students of both genders, races, nationalities, and religious affiliations are accepted, entrance is based upon meeting certain criteria. As such, the initial step for the parents of the prospective applicant to go to the school website, fill out and submit the on-line ―Prospective Student Initial Enquiry Form‖ under the heading Admissions. If the applicant is eligible for consideration, the application package is sent to the parents. The main purpose of the school is to provide children of foreign residents with an education conducted through the medium of the English language, particularly those who are in Japan for a relatively short period, and would therefore not benefit from enrolling in the Japanese school system. Japanese, and other foreign permanent or long-term residents may be eligible for consideration if they meet the criteria that pertains to their category of application. All are reminded that Saint Maur International School is a Christian school which requires those who enter to be in harmony with the ideals that Christianity implies. All religions are respected and irreverence for any religion whatsoever is never tolerated. (For details on the Religious Education program and expectations, please refer to the section entitled Religious Studies)

STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Submit the Prospective Student Initial Enquiry Form on-line. 2. Submit official school 'Student Application' forms and application fee with applicant‘s photograph attached (acquired from the school office). 2. Enclose the application fee via check, or arrange for a direct debit payment via the bank/post office and enclose the receipt of payment. (A current fee structure and banking information is available from the school office.) 3. Submit the following items together with the ‗Student Application‘ form.  School records for the past 2 years  Standardized test results (IOWA, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, etc)  Results of any external tests conducted (educational or psychological) and any other relevant information which can assist the school to determine the applicant‘s needs, and the school‘s ability to meet them  School‘s ‗Health‘ form 4. On receipt of the ‗Student Application‘ forms and application fee, an appointment will be made for the prospective family and student/s to visit the school. In the case of students applying for entry into the Elementary or Secondary levels of the school, a date and time for entrance evaluations will be set. 5. Results of interviews, evaluations, etc., are usually available within five working days, if not sooner. All applicants will receive in writing the status of their applications. 6. Students may be accepted under one or more of the following categories: - Acceptance -accepted (without specific terms & conditions); - Tentative Acceptance- accepted on a tentative basis, (e.g. receipt of school records, evaluation, space availability, further evaluations, etc.); - Conditional or Probationary Acceptance - accepted (under specified terms & conditions on a probationary or specific contract basis); - accepted into the Montessori program. (For further information on Montessori terms and conditions, please refer to the section titled ―Montessori Information‖. 20

For information about the French Section, please refer to the section titled “French Section Information”. Other than the Speak English Policy (SEP), all terms, condition, rules and regulation of the handbook will apply to the French Section.

GUARANTEE OF PLACEMENT RESERVATION Payment of Entrance Fees 8.

Upon receiving the official notification from the school that an applicant has been accepted, the remittance of a non-refundable entrance fee (current fee structure available from the school office) must be made within 5 working days for applicants within Japan and within 10 working days for applicants abroad. Only on receipt of the entrance fee can a placement be reserved and guaranteed. ** Please note that in the event that an applicant withdraws his/her acceptance of a place, for any reason, the entrance fee is not refundable.

7. For students who have not undergone the school evaluation/interview due to the fact that they are abroad, a tentative acceptance based upon their school records may be given. In such a case, a remittance of the entrance fee should be made to reserve a place on a tentative basis; however, on their arrival in Japan, should the evaluation indicate that the student does not meet the standard required to follow the normal curriculum, and should the school deem that it is unable to meet the student‘s needs, the tentative acceptance will be withdrawn, and the entrance fee reimbursed. Application and evaluation fees are not refundable. 8. The remainder of the school fees will be invoiced to the respective families with a date by which they are required to be paid. Information on where and how to make payments will be enclosed with the invoice.

Breakdown of School Fees Entrance Fee

a one-time fee which applies to all new students

Tuition Fee

an annual fee which applies to all students

Building & Maintenance Fee

an annual fee which applies to all students

Graduation Fees & Services

a one-time payment which applies only to students in Grades 8 & 12

Parent Support Group (PSG)

an annual payment charged to each family.

** Additional fees which may apply are explained under the section entitled Additional School Fees.

STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM A JCIS (JAPAN COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS) MEMBER SCHOOL Students who apply and are accepted as transfer students to Saint Maur International School are accepted with the understanding that they have met in full all their obligations and financial commitments to their present and previous schools. Failure to have done so, could result in Saint Maur International School requiring the student to withdraw until such commitments have been met.

FINANCIAL POLICIES SCHOOL FEES All school fees should be paid by the due dates indicated on the invoice sent by the school Accounting Office. For company payments, the total annual amount should be processed in one payment. For payments by individuals, the annual school fees are normally paid in one or two payments by the due date stated on the invoice issued by the school. If the payment cannot be made by the stated due date for a legitimate reason, a formal written request addressed to the School Head, (with a copy to the Business Manager/Accounting Office), stating clearly the reason(s) for a delay or change in the payment schedule must be made. Please note that late payments will incur a 2% penalty fee. Places are only guaranteed if payment is made on time according to the date stipulated on the invoice. (Some years places are very limited, and as the school cannot afford to turn down prospective students, available places will be offered to such applicants； therefore no guarantee or expectation on the part of a returning student where the fees have not been paid according to the invoiced date can be assumed.) In general the following items appear on the school invoice: - Examination Fee (Grades 1-12) - Entrance Fee (one time payment) - Tuition Fee - Building and Maintenance Fee - Parent Support Group (PSG membership fee, charged per family) - Graduation Fee (Applies to Grades 8 and 12 only) **Companies supporting the educational costs of their expatriate employee‘s children may be eligible to benefit from tax savings by participating in the (CCP) Corporate Contribution Plan of payment. Please refer to section titled ―Corporate Contribution Plan of Payment.‖

ADDITIONAL FEES - Special tutoring - Comprehensive Examinations taken by middle and high school students who fail a course required for promotion or graduation - SAT or the retakes of such external examinations as the IGCSE, AP or IB - External Examinations such as the IGCSE and AP if the examinee is not taking a course that prepares for the specific examination within the school curriculum - Examinations administered on behalf of other institutions/organizations - Special Needs evaluations - Student withdrawal, early departure, or retake examinations which require special additional staff preparation and supervision - Additional official school documents required for universities or transfers - Summer Correspondence Work - Postage, courier services, photocopying - Some Excursions The cost of one set of school records/transcripts, and related photocopying is included within the school fees; however, additional costs are applied for further copies. Regular mailing of one set of documentation is also included in the fees; however, on request, and at the cost of the parent such documentation may be sent by courier, or express mail, etc.

(Please note that other additional fees may be charged and the above serves merely as an example of such fees. Additional costs such as those involved in excursion, or for club/activities materials, etc., do not appear on the official invoice as they are determined and charged as arrangements for such activities are made.) Fees for private lessons, e.g. special tutoring, etc., do not appear on the official school invoice as these are agreements which exist between the parent and the individual instructor. Any dispute over payment should be settled by the individuals involved. The school recommends that those parties involved in such activities draw up contracts which clearly state terms and conditions so that disagreements can be avoided. In the case of music lessons, parents and instrumental instructor are bound by a separate contractual agreement. However, as with other forms of tutoring, the agreement is a direct one between the teacher and parent.

REMITTANCE OF SCHOOL FEES School fees should be remitted into one of the following school accounts at the bank or post office no later than the due date indicated on the official school invoice: Bank

Post Office

Bank of Yokohama, Honmoku Branch Account Name: Saint Maur International School Ordinary Account No. 315084137 (Local Yen transfers only) Account Name: Saint Maur International School Account Number: 00200-5-0054506

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Unfortunately, as the school is totally reliant upon money derived from school fees to assure the quality of the program and meet operational, maintenance and development costs, the school is not in a position to offer financial assistance. Parents are strongly advised to realistically consider carefully, prior to placing their child/ren in Saint Maur International School, their ability to sustain the long-term costs involved in providing their child/ren with a private international school education. Although the Board of Directors does its utmost to keep any increases in school costs at a minimum, school fees can increase annually to meet operational costs and to cover any increase in fees which are applied from external agencies and examination boards. As the school has an obligation to meet its own financial commitments, and to assure the long-term financial stability of the school, it regrets that failure on the part of the parents to meet their financial obligations will have a direct impact upon the student who may be required to withdraw from the school or be denied report cards, etc. Although the school is saddened when having to take such action, these are the consequences which result when parents do not meet their obligations, commitments, and responsibilities to their child/ren and to the school.

FAILURE TO MEET FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Failure to meet financial obligations to the school can result in one or more of the following: - the student may be obliged to withdraw from the school; - no school records, documents, graduation diplomas, transcripts, recommendation letters, report cards, etc., will be released; - parents/guardians will not be entitled to attend teacher-parent conferences, or receive student progress report; - items such as books, materials, etc., will be withheld; - a penalty fee of 2% per month on an accrual basis will be applied to late/unpaid payments; - in serious and persistent cases, legal action may be pursued. Should any problems arise in regard to the payment of fees, the parents should make an appointment immediately to discuss the matter with the School Head. 23

LATE ENTRY AND WITHDRAWALS LATE ENTRY In order to meet the needs of students from the international community, students may apply to enter the school at any time during the academic year. For those who meet the entry criteria and are accepted, other than the entrance, building and maintenance fees, the tuition fees will be prorated to quarter payments. WITHDRAWALS Parents of students withdrawing from Saint Maur International School should fill out and return to the office the official 'Saint Maur International School Withdrawal Form'. School records, transcripts, recommendation letters, and other documentation will only be released on receipt of the completed withdrawal form, and on notification from the Accounting Office, principals, and cafeteria caterers that all school financial obligations have been met, and school property, such as locker keys, library books, items on loan, musical instruments, etc., have been returned. As a withdrawing student has taken a place which could have been offered to another prospective student, and as the school draws up a budget based upon student enrollment, it is not possible for the school to reimburse partially or in full any portion of the school fees. However, should a student who has paid the fees for an entire year have to withdraw during the first semester, the second semester fee will be reimbursed. -

Requests for transcripts and recommendation must be submitted to the Director of Student Services.

- Please note that the school may require up to 10 working days to prepare and have ready for collection/mailing school records, transcripts, recommendation letters and other such documents. Furthermore, parents should keep in mind that all international schools incur staff turnover, therefore requests for recommendation letters/documents, etc., from specific teachers/administrators and departments must be made during the academic year within the 10 working days stipulation, and not over the summer vacation when the teaching staff/administrators are on vacation or in some cases may have completed their contract and left the employment of the school. Please refer to the section entitled Additional Fees in regard to the cost which may be incurred with the sending of transcripts, school records, etc. -

Please note that entering the school after the academic year has commenced could result in some courses, clubs and activities having reached their maximum capacity. In such a case, students are assigned to those classes and activities where space is still available. Although the school makes every attempt to include all new and returning students in the annually published Yearbook, this may not be possible once the Yearbook has been submitted to the publishers for printing.

TRANSCRIPTS The written request for transcripts must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the required date. Transcripts are not given to parents or students. They are mailed directly by Saint Maur to the gaining institution. A final report card, or in some cases, a withdrawing report card, which will be signed by an administrator, will be prepared for the student and parent.

ON-GOING RESERVATIONS Parents of students who are already enrolled in the school will be required to sign a form prior to June indicating whether they wish the school to reserve a place for their child/ren for the following academic year. Failure to make such a reservation could result in the school offering available places to other students wishing to enter the school. It should be noted that those who do make such a reservation are only assured a place when the school fees have been paid by the date indicated on the school fees invoice. CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PLAN OF PAYMENT (CCP) Information on the Corporate Contribution Plan of payment is available at the Business/Accounting Office for those who are expatriate employees of corporations, missions and other organizations. Please inquire at the school Reception Office if you are interested in your company receiving special tax concessions by availing of this program which is unique to only a limited number of international schools in Japan, of which Saint Maur International School is one, or email to fees@stmaur.ac.jp TAX-DEDUCTIBLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL It has been thanks to the generosity of individuals, companies and the support of the local and international community that Saint Maur International School has been able to offer students, of all nationalities and religious backgrounds, a quality education within a caring family environment since 1872. This has been made possible through fund-raising events and individual donations of money, and/or gifts in kind. We encourage families to support the school by donating funds through those tax-deductible systems which are available. TOKUTEI-KOEIKI ZOSHIN HOJIN (TOKUZO) Through giving a tax-deductible donation utilizing the school's Tokutei Koeki Zoshin Hojin status, both individuals and corporations can take advantage of charitable contribution deductions under the income tax and corporation tax law. For information, please contact the Business Manager. U.S. FRIENDS OF SAINT MAUR The school is registered in the state of Delaware as a non-profitable organization. As such tax-deductible donations may be made. For information, please contact the Business Manager.

GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s emergency procedures are implemented in the event of a major disaster or closure of school due to weather conditions, or for reasons deemed necessary to assure the safety of the students and staff.

IMPORTANT: During school prescribed hours, or when emergency plans are in effect, please do not, at any time, take your child/ren off the Saint Maur International School campus without the knowledge of the school office staff/administration. Copies of the Emergency Procedures are located around the school and is on the school parental website: http://www.stmaur.ac.jp/content/nl

Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Absences from Home Parents should notify the school of any absences from the home by both parents/guardians. The school needs to be given the name/names of the temporary adult guardians and the time period that the parents will be absent from the home. The contact phone number of the parents should be given. This applies to absences on weekends as well. It is important that the school is always able to contact parents in case of an emergency, and that the appointed guardian reside with the child/ren. If it is found that child/ren have been left with no adult supervision, efforts will be made to contact the parents and child/ren may be required to stay home until proper guardianship and forms are established.

FORM TO BE FILLED IN BY ABSENTEE PARENTS IS AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE. 1. Please complete the form and fax/send it to the office at least one week prior to your planned departure. The form must be signed by both the guardian, who is the person staying with the child(ren), and parent to be considered complete. 2. One form will do for several children. The school will distribute it to the appropriate offices. However, if different guardians are involved, please complete a separate form for each child in the family. 3. Please complete a separate form for each trip planned. One form will not cover several trips.

STUDENT SERVICES Counseling and Student Support Services The Guidance Department, as well as homeroom and individual teachers, have counseling responsibilities. It is the aim of the counseling personnel to provide adequate guidance to students to their fullest potential. The main objective is to provide personal, social, academic, college, and career guidance to the students according to their goals and needs. Students who require professional diagnostic testing and/or counseling are referred to any one of the professional counseling services which the international schools of Yokohama and Tokyo can avail of. In cases where such referrals are made due to school related problems, the professional is expected to communicate with the appropriate school personnel. Parents are expected to cover the costs of such referrals. When parents are experiencing family and personal problems that could benefit from outside counseling, we urge them to contact a Saint Maur administrator or the school counselor, for assistance in locating the best professional to help them. Referrals for students with special needs who may need academic support (remedial or enrichment), a behavioral monitoring program, or counseling, are made to the Student Learning Support Committee. The committee co-ordinator, with the committee, develops an appropriate support program for the individual student. When it is deemed appropriate that specialized personnel be brought in to tutor or help or when intensive EAL or special education services are required from school personnel, special fees may be levied. Parents are responsible for covering the costs of such special personnel outside the normal school curriculum and programs.

Outside Medical, Psychological and other Professional Referrals and Independent Educational Evaluation All teachers strive to create an environment which meets the needs of all children in the classroom; however, if a child is not relating positively to the classroom environment, it is important, while the child is young, to investigate the reasons. Only a professional independent educational evaluator who understands the system at Saint Maur International School and who can work closely with the parents and teachers can successfully identify a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s specific needs and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s ability to meet them. After completing a process based upon discussion and observation the school may require a child to undergo an independent educational/psychological evaluation. PROCESS: a. after observation, a recommendation by the classroom teacher; b. after observation a recommendation by a member/s of the Student Learning Support Committee; c. after discussion and observation by the level coordinator, where appropriate; d. after discussion/consultation with the parents; e. after discussion/consultation with administration; When the school requires a student to undergo an independent educational evaluation we have found that, if the child is to fully benefit from the evaluation, it is necessary for the parents to seek the services of one of the professionals recommended by the school. The following criteria are used when recommending an educational consultant: 1. The consultant must have had experience working with children enrolled within the international school system in Japan.

2. The consultant must have first hand knowledge of the present program and curriculum offered at Saint Maur International School as well as knowledge of future expectations. 3. When applicable, the consultant must have experience in working with families who use one or more languages other than English at home. 4. The consultant must be able to work with the family, child and teachers on a regular basis, if and when necessary. 5. The consultant must be able to come into school, at the request of the staff to observe the child in the school/classroom environment, if necessary. 6. The consultant is able to offer guidance to the teachers in how best to meet the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s needs within constraints which exist within the classroom. 7. The consultant should be familiar with the educational systems offered by other schools within Japan as well as have in-depth knowledge of Saint Maur International School in order to make comparisons in an attempt to determine the appropriateness of the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s placement in consideration of his/her short and long-term needs. Note: Although the school understands that such independent evaluations can be costly, we sincerely believe that they are essential and benefit the child when undertaken during the important formative years. Such evaluations should be perceived as part of investing in the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s future as it should be the aim of all to set the child up for success and not failure. Parents are advised to discuss their financial situation honestly and openly with the consultant as some consultants are prepared to make a fee reduction to families with financial needs. A list of consultants is available from the Learning Support Co-ordinator, School Counselor, or Director of Student Services.

SCHOOL SERVICES Library All students, parents and caregivers are welcome in the Library. Library hours will be published at the beginning of each academic year. The library is closed during weekends and holidays. All students automatically become library members upon enrollment at the school. Elementary and Montessori students are able to borrow books and on a weekly basis during their scheduled class library period. Middle and High School students are free to borrow books, magazines and DVDs (at the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s discretion) at any time during opening hours. While we do limit the number of items that Montessori and Elementary students are able to borrow, it is certainly not our intention to discourage avid readers. Parents are encouraged to borrow additional resources for their children. In fairness to other borrowers we sometimes have to restrict the number of books on one subject that may be borrowed. Parents and caregivers may become library members by completing an application form, available from the check-out desk.

Loan Periods Books 2 weeks Magazines 1 week DVDs 1 week Print reference resources and current issues of magazines may not be borrowed, but may be used in the library. Renewal of Borrowed Library items Most items may be renewed. Please renew on or before the due date. Lost or Damaged Beyond Repair items Accidents do happen, please do not repair damaged library items yourself as we use special materials for this. Borrowers will be invoiced for lost or damaged beyond repair items.

Cafeteria The management of the school cafeteria is outsourced to a private, professional catering company who prepare food on campus in a modern, well-equipped kitchen. They are directly responsible for providing the students and staff with a high quality food service which promotes good food and healthy eating habits. The various drink dispensing machines which are located on campus fall under the cafeteria management. The cafeteria management deals with all aspects of the services they provide to include dealing directly with parents in the event of complaints, queries, recommendations, or conflicts. Parents can check the status of their account and the items purchased by their children via the internet. For detailed information on Cafeteria Services, operating hours, menus, costs, etc., please view the school's website at www.stmaur.ac.jp

School Store The school houses a small school store which sells a limited number of basic items utilized in classes. P.E. uniforms, Pre-school Montessori smocks, school badges, along with other items of uniform are available as well as some Saint Maur International School memorabilia. The store, as needed, serves as an internal campus bank where funds for designated special events and activities are deposited. School Store hours will be published at the beginning of each academic year.

School Bank The School Bank is located in the same room as the School Store. This is where parents and students can make payments for specific school related activities. Any such payments should be placed in a sealed envelope marked clearly with the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s name, homeroom, correct amount and purpose of payment. It is essential that payment is accompanied by a signed permission/payment slip for the activity which will have been provided by the teacher in charge of the event in a letter sent to parents. The School Bank accepts payments within the published deadline dates for any announced activity. The School Bank hours will be published at the beginning of each academic year.

HEALTH SERVICES Submitting the Medical history and Emergency Information Forms These two are very important documents and submitting them to the school, as requested, is indispensable in order for students to lead a safe life at school. Illness A student who has a temperature or communicable disease should not be sent to school. Such students will be sent home should it be deemed that they are unwell and unable to function due to illness or exhaustion. When students show signs of colds, flu or other communicable diseases, the school will contact parents to pick up their children. It shall be the school‘s determinations to send the child (of all ages) home, not the parents. Parents are asked to have emergency, contingency plans ready for this possibility. When the child is ill in the morning: Often, when child/ren (especially Middle and High School) are ill in the morning, then feel better later, they are sent to school. In many, if not most cases, the child then gets ill again at school. Parents are advised to keep children home all day if they are ill in the morning. This is especially so if the child vomited in the morning

Sickness-During the School Day Students who are taken ill during the school day are kept in the health room until their parents are able to collect them. The school allows such students to go home unaccompanied only with the permission of their respective families or designated emergency contacts. (Montessori student‘s parents are asked to collect their child.) Whoever comes to school to pick up a sick child should go directly to the Reception Office to complete an ‗Early Release Form‘, not to the Health Room or to the student‘s classroom. In the event of an accident or serious illness, the student will be taken to a medical facility/clinic and the school will endeavor to notify the parents at once. If the attending physician considers it necessary to refer a student to a local hospital, every effort will be made to contact one parent or both, or the contact person for emergencies designated by the family. If that is not possible, however, the decision to transfer or treat the student will be made by the school after consultation with the doctor(s) whose advice will be followed. In such a case, Saint Maur International School will not be responsible for diagnosis made or treatment given. During school hours and for school-supported activities, school personnel will exercise all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. The school cannot be held responsible for accidents taking place during unauthorized time or non-school sanctioned activities that do not have proper school-appointed adult supervision. (See information on page 29 on limits of school insurance). It is essential that parents let the school know, in writing, if their children have any serious health problems that might require special medication or cause them to be allergic to certain kinds of treatment. Students who are taken ill at an off-campus facility where school activities are taking place will be taken to the nearest hospital if deemed necessary. Parents will be responsible for transportation fares and hospital fees incurred in such emergency situations.

Kindly advise your children on a daily basis as to where you may be contacted in case of an emergency. The official Saint Maur Application Form has a section which requires the name and telephone number of a third party that the school may call in an emergency situation. It is the responsibility of the parents to inform the school office in writing as soon as any changes occur. Parents should insure that the emergency form, kept in the office, has current cell phone numbers of both parents (or guardians). Saint Maur International School has compiled a handbook for emergency procedures when students are involved in sports and other activities at off-campus venues. This is for joint use by all the schools with whom there is interaction.

Administering of Medication For students who must routinely take medication prescribed by their doctors, and in order to prevent such students from letting others take such medication, the School Nurse will administer the medication. There are two important factors regarding the taking of medication at school. Firstly, parents should consider if it is absolutely necessary for the student to take the medication during school hours. In a case where the medication is for ordinary cough or phlegm and must be taken three times a day it is acceptable to take it once in the morning, once after coming home from school and once before going to bed. Parents should check with their child‘s doctor if such timing would be appropriate. Secondly, they should make sure that the medication the student will be taking at school is not something he/she is taking for the first time. It is important that the medication is taken at home and the effect observed first before entrusting it to the school to administer it. After the parents have taken the above-mentioned step, they should e-mail the School Nurse at nurse@stmaur.ac.jp and provide the information about their child‘s condition and how and when the medication should be taken. Subsequently, they should deliver the medicine to the school Reception Office, together with a written designation of the grade, name, description of the medicine, its effect, and the amount to be taken. Parents must tell their child beforehand to go to the Health Room at the designated time to take the medicine. As there may be a number of students who must be administered medication at school, or who require attention, parents are asked to cooperate with the school in this regard. In the Montessori, in order for the school nurse to be aware and informed of the health/medical situation of the students, please adhere to the following procedure for taking medication at school.  All medication that your child(ren) take during school hours must be taken to the school nurse a the school office.  Written instructions must be given to the nurse, who has a form.  The school nurse will pass the medication o the relevant teacher and explain when and how to administer it to the child. Teachers will not be able to administer any medication to a child unless it comes via the school nurse. Children should not have any medication in their lunch boxes to take on their own.

Medical Check-up By law, there is a mandatory annual medical check-up for Grades 1, 4, 7 and 10. Therefore, every student will undergo the medical check-up once every three years at school. Along with the regular check- up given to all students in Grades 1, 4, 7, and 10, Grade 1 students are required to have a pinworm screening test, and Grade 10 students are obliged to undergo a tuberculosis test including chest X-ray, as mandated by the Tuberculosis Control Law. 32

Communicable diseases The school is a community where infectious diseases can spread quickly and easily. These types of epidemics, which must be prevented from spreading at schools, are called ―school communicable diseases,‖ and they are currently being monitored by the School Health Enforcement Law in Japan. The chart below, indicating suspension periods for various diseases, has been provided to schools and should be observed to prevent infectious diseases from spreading. Any student, who has been absent due to a communicable disease, is required to submit a certificate signed by the doctor upon returning to school.

Period of Required Absence (as mandated by School Health Enforcement Law) Influenza (Flu)

Child may return to school: to normal

2 days after temperature returns

Pertussis (Whooping cough)

Child may return to school:

when coughing ceases 3 days after temperature returns

Epidemic parotitis (Mumps)

Child may return to school: to normal Child may return to school: disappear Child may return to school: disappears

Rubella (German measles)

Child may return to school:

when rash disappears

Child may return to school: scabs Child may return to school: disappear

when all the eruptions become

Measles Viral hepatitis

Chicken pox Pharyngoconjunctival fever

when the main symptoms when the parotid gland swelling

2 days after the main symptoms

Please note that the length of time required to completely recover from any illness varies from child to child. Children should not be sent to school without checking to see that their appetite has returned to normal, and they are able to withstand an entire day at school without getting ill.

Head Lice Parents‘ co-operation in following the correct procedure and applying appropriate treatment is vital in order to prevent mass outbreaks and spreading of head lice. Symptoms: The main symptom, if noticed by the individual, is an itchy scalp. This is sometimes especially so behind the ears. Treatment: When a parent finds head lice on his/her child‘s head, he/she should go to a clinic to get the proper shampoo. Insecticides can be used to kill head lice and are available in shampoo form, both over the counter from pharmacies and by prescription. It is important that the manufacturer's instructions are followed carefully when using this shampoo, which is called ‗Sumisurin‘ in Japan. It is important that the parent obtains approval from his/her child‘s doctor/clinic before he/she returns to school. The school should be informed by the parent when his/her child has head lice.

INSURANCE ACCIDENT INSURANCE All students attending the school are automatically insured against accidents in a 24-hour policy for injuries incurred while on school premises during school hours, or during school-sponsored activities on or off campus after normal school hours. This insurance should NOT be used for general sickness or accidents occurring at home or during non-school related events or functions. Such claims should be made through the family‘s general insurance policy. We request your cooperation in this matter. The following is a summary of the student insurance policy coverage:

COVERAGE Accidental death or dismemberment Medical payments for accidents

Up to 2,000,000 Yen Up to 400,000 Yen/accident

Injuries due to earthquakes and similar disasters are also included in the 24-hour coverage.

The insurance provides coverage within Japan. injuries/accidents occurring overseas.

The period of indemnity is a maximum of 365 days from the first day of treatment.

The policy does not cover loss or damage in the following cases:  illnesses  the result of participating in hazardous sports such as rock climbing, bobsleighing, glider piloting, scuba diving, sky diving, yachting, para sailing, etc.  whiplash syndrome or back pain from any cause without objective symptoms

It does NOT cover

For cases of serious injuries at an off-campus facility where school activities are taking place, students will be taken to the nearest hospital. Parents will be responsible for the transportation (taxi) fares, etc. Hospital charges paid by the parents may be later claimed through the school. When making a claim using the school student insurance, parents should fill out the insurance claim form, attach receipts of the medical expenses, and submit the form to the school for dispatch to the insurance company. Please inquire at the Reception Office for further information. Parents of students who seem to be accident prone, or are frequent participants in sporting events are advised to take out additional insurance against accidents. Those parents wishing to do so can be put in touch with REMI Corporation, the insurance brokers used by Saint Maur, by contacting the Business Manager through the Receptionist.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICIES Attendance Regular attendance is necessary for achievement in school. Usually universities, private school admissions offices and future employers use attendance records as ameans of determining applicant‘s dependability and good citizenship. Students who are absent more than eighteen days in the school year (6 days in each of the three designated terms as published in the beginning of the year) will be penalized. Such excesses will adversely affect the academic standing that the student might otherwise have had in a course or in several courses. In the Middle and High school, students who are absent more than 6 days per third-of-a-year period, are required to make-up the time. In severe cases, especially those which resulted in ―broken attendance contracts‖ the students may have to repeat a grade or course entirely. A high school student will lose credit for the subjects missed. Any student who feels that the absence was for a valid and exceptional reason may request in writing that the administration review the case in question. Students‘ records of attendance will be kept by the homeroom teacher and entered on the respective students‘ report cards and permanent records. If a student is going to be absent from school, his/her parents are required to phone the school office between 8.00 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on each day of absence. This must be followed up by a letter from parents which should be handed to the homeroom teacher immediately on the student‘s return to school. This letter will be turned in to the school files by the homeroom teacher. No make-up work will be given or accepted until this letter is received. The student is responsible for making up all work missed. Normally, homework due or tests missed during the time of absence must be made up immediately upon return. It is up to the student, not the teacher, to take the initiative in arranging times for make-up, and it should be as soon as possible at the teacher‘s convenience. A secondary school student who misses all or part of a period or class (or homeroom) owing to a tardiness, early release, or going to the health room, will be counted as one SIXTH of a day absent. SIX SUCH PERIODS will then count as one full day absence from school and will accumulate towards the maximum of 18 days per year allowed as the limit. The number of allowable days varies each quarter. It will be 4 or 5 days allowed. These total 18 for the year‘s limitation. If the student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days in the Secondary School, 5 in the Montessori & Elementary School, a doctor‘s note will be required in addition to the letter from parents. The note should indicate the dates and times that the patient was seen, a general prognosis, and instructions for recovery. Notes and letters should preferably be written in English, but Japanese is also acceptable. A „full-time student‟ is defined as a student who attends school during the regular published hours, e.g. -Montessori ½ day program 8:30 to 12:00 -Montessori full-day/extended day program, 8:30-3:00 -Elementary program 8:10-3:20 -Secondary School program 8:00-3:20

Additionally, secondary students, in order to qualify as a ―full-time student‖ must be enrolled in at least 6 courses. This might be above and beyond the other course requirements and graduation requirements. In order for a student to be eligible to graduate, he/she must be defined as a full-time student and must meet the other requirements for graduation to graduate as stated in the AFL Guide, Curriculum Overview, and other published materials. ** In some cases a modified program is offered to Montessori-aged students, and to those students who have gone through a school prescribed process which warrants them being placed on a special adapted or modified program.

Attendance & Punctuality Contracts In the event that a student abuses the Attendance Policy, the principal or a designated administrator may issue an Attendance Contract. As in the case of a probationary enrollment contract, such a contract will be for a stated period of time and will be signed by the student, the administrator, and the student‘s parents (or guardians). Failure to abide by the above stated requirements may result in dismissal from Saint Maur International School. It is understood that many of our students live in several outlying areas of Yokohama, Tokyo and beyond. However, they have the responsibility of devising an acceptable plan that will enable them to be on time every day. Living in such outlying areas is not an acceptable excuse for frequent tardiness and absence.

Tardiness to School A student is considered tardy whenever he or she is not present in the classroom when the bell rings for the beginning of a homeroom or class period.  

Tardiness to school: A student who is tardy to school must first go to the office for a tardy slip and then present it to the teacher upon entering the class. Tardiness to class: In the secondary school, a student who is late to class is required to fill in and place on the teacher‘s desk, without disrupting the class, a green ‗Tardy to Class‘ slip which is placed in the front of the classroom.

If a teacher holds a student for any reason, thereby causing him/her to be late to the next class, the holding teacher will give an excuse note and the student will not be marked as tardy.

Tardy Contracts In the Secondary School, excessive tardiness will result in verbal and written warnings being given by the homeroom teacher and/or the designated administrator. If the problem continues, ultimately a ‗Punctuality Contract‘ will be issued. The terms of the contract may be tailored to help the student with any specific issues which may be preventing him/her from getting to school and class on time. In the case of tardiness to school, the conditions will usually stipulate that on the day of each and every subsequent tardy to school, the student will stay after school for double the time of the tardiness or 40 minutes, whichever is the longer. An excessive number of tardies depends on circumstances but is usually defined as being an average of four or more in each third of the year. Tardiness and Activities/Sports Any student who arrives after 10:10 a.m. (i.e. the start of morning recess) may not participate in after school activities. In addition, regardless of the time of arrival, a student who is tardy for reasons of ‗sickness‘, will also not be permitted to attend ‗after school activities‘. Special consideration may be given if the non-attendance of the student in question might jeopardize the carrying out of an activity, program or athletic event for the wider group. In this case a commensurate penalty will be levied. Tardies for pre-approved medical reasons may be excused on an individual basis. 36

Absences & Tardies on Official Transcripts The absences and tardies that are noted on the report cards will be placed, at the end of each year, on the official transcripts of the students concerned. This includes Grade 12 students whose records are prepared for university admission purposes. Tardies will not be translated into absences. They will be placed on the official transcripts in the exact same numerical amount that is noted on the report card and those statistics will be forwarded to the next school or agency. Exceptions to the Attendance Policy A student will not have the absence or tardy noted on official school records in the case that it is designated ―approved‖. Approved absences and tardies include those caused by: -

a funeral for an immediate family member; a train or bus strike or MAJOR delay of transportation due to accidents, weather, or other reasons beyond the student‘s control; other extenuating circumstances that are approved by the administration .

Early Release from School Early dismissal from school, that is before 3:20 p.m., will be granted only for serious reasons. Families are strongly urged to schedule as much as possible, their children‘s medical and dental appointments, outside of school time. If that is unavoidable, however, appointments should be made as early or as late in the school day as possible. In order to be excused early, a student must bring a note to the homeroom teacher, written and signed by either parent or guardian. It will be the responsibility of the student to collect any make-up class work or homework assignments missed. Family Vacation taken During School Time Since our calendar is published prior to the end of each school year, we request that parents try their best not to take their children out of school for vacations and trips during times when the other students are in school. Extending vacations or leaving early on scheduled (school) vacations can have serious results, especially for Middle and High School students. It has been our policy to not provide ‗approval‘ or ‗disapproval‘ for these times, but we do keep to the limit of 6 days missed during any three designated school term. Any absence over the 6 days will result in the students in the Middle and High School having to make up the time. The administration has informed the teachers that they are not required to give work ahead of time to student in these cases. Additionally, they are not required to arrange for make-up science labs, quizzes and tests in any subject after a student returns from a non-regular vacation. In the case of unscheduled vacations and other such absences, parents should send a letter to the appropriate principal at least 10 working days prior to the absence. Major examination schedules (January and May/June) cannot be changed to meet the needs of each student. Students who are absent on scheduled examination days will be required to pay a special examination fee to cover the costs involved for teacher to create, proctor and mark new examinations. Fees may vary according to the length of an exam. Approval for taking exams at other than scheduled times must be secured in writing at least 10 working days prior to a required test date. The requests will be given to the coordinator of the appropriate level, and approval/disapproval will then be secured from the principal.

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND CURRICULUM Montessori School Saint Maur Montessori School has specially prepared classrooms that have been created with the unique needs of children two and a half to six in mind. Each room is presented in an orderly and attractive manner. All the materials in the classroom are designed to cultivate children‘s natural curiosity and love for knowledge through working with their hands. Once motivated from within, the children would then continue their search for knowledge throughout their lifetime. At Saint Maur Montessori, we believe that children will learn naturally and happily as part of their normal growth. While the curriculum in the Montessori School is vast, it is always developmentally appropriate for your children. They are individually guided through the program at their own pace and level. Along with the necessary skills for independence, the children are introduced – in a sequential and concrete way – to mathematics, language, phonetics, social studies, science, music, and art.

Elementary School The Elementary School (Grades 1 – 5) pursues the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) which is a future-oriented, child-centered curriculum utilized in many international and national school systems in the world. It has a three-fold approach to facilitate learning: acquiring knowledge, acquiring abilities, and developing enhanced levels of understanding. It ensures that children experience consistency and balance in a primary education, while also helping them to develop both a national and an international perspective. For detailed descriptions of specific programs and courses, parents should refer to the Curriculum Overview. For all other information about the learning expectations and environment of the Elementary School, parents should refer to the Assessment for Learning (AFL) policies. These policies include information on the following: - School beliefs, policies and practices designed to ensure effective strategies for teaching and learning - Assessment (internal assessment, different types of assessment to help students learn, standardized assessment) - Grading policies - Reporting policies - Homework policies - Policies on cheating/plagiarism - Promotion and completion - Awards and prizes - Appeals relating to assessment - Considerations for students who have been placed on a Language Skills, adapted or modified program

Middle School Saint Maur has a Middle School, Grades 6-8, committed to the development and implementation of a program that provides a well-rounded, age-appropriate curriculum, encompassing the means for academic, social, moral/ethical and physical growth. The program assists students to achieve a balance of independence and interaction, while developing a strong sense of self-worth, cooperation, community, and respectful understanding of others. 38

For detailed descriptions of specific programs and courses, parents should refer to the Curriculum Overview. For all other information about the learning expectations and environment of the Middle School, parents should refer to the Assessment for Learning (AFL) policies. These policies include information on the following: - School beliefs, policies and practices designed to ensure effective strategies for teaching and learning - Assessment (internal assessment, different types of assessment to help students learn, standardized assessment) - Grading policies - Reporting policies - Homework policies - Policies on cheating/plagiarism - Promotion and completion - Awards and prizes - Appeals relating to assessment - Considerations for students who have been placed on a language skills, adapted or modified program

High School Students in Grades 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 are prepared for entry into university and college by obtaining a Saint Maur Diploma and through pursuing the following externally examined courses: - IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education); - AP (Advanced Placement); - IB (International Baccalaureate). For detailed descriptions of specific programs and courses, parents should refer to the Curriculum Overview. For all other information about the learning expectations and environment of the High School, parents should refer to the Assessment for Learning (AFL) policies. These policies include information on the following: - School beliefs, policies and practices designed to ensure effective strategies for teaching and learning - Assessment (internal assessment, different types of assessment to help students learn, standardized assessment) - Grading policies - Reporting policies - Homework policies - Policies on cheating/plagiarism - Promotion and Graduation - Awards and prizes - Appeals relating to assessment - Considerations for students who have been placed on a Language Skills, adapted or modified program

INFORMING PARENTS ABOUT CHILD’S PROGRESS At Saint Maur a variety of methods are used to report student progress to parents.

Semester and Interim Reports All students receive a full report card at the end of each semester which, in the case of Grades 2-12, will include attainment Grades for the subjects studied. In addition, parents will also receive an interim report mid-way through the first semester. This report does not list any attainment Grades, and is intended to provide parents with information on their child‘s progress. Students who have received a D or F Grade in their Semester one report, or who have been identified as ‗at risk‘ of failing a course will also receive an interim report with comments mid-way through Semester two. Progress Reports In addition to these mandatory reports, teachers may send home an informative ‗progress report‘ at any time. These are used whenever the teacher wishes to inform parents of either their child‘s positive progress or cause for concern. Typically a progress report may be sent home when, for example: - a student has made exceptional progress - a student has failed to complete work to a satisfactory standard, or has engaged in behavior that has impeded his/her learning

Conferencing Informal conferences may be arranged at the request of either the teacher or the parent at any time. Parents wishing to request such conferences should do so by contacting the teacher via the school office, by letter, or by email. Telephone conferences, as appropriate, can also be arranged through these channels. In addition, parents are invited to two formal parent teacher conferences a year, one in each of the two semesters. In the Elementary School, the first conference is ‗Student-Included‘ for Grades 3-5 while the second one is ‗Student-Led‘ for all students. Parents are respectfully reminded that while it may be appropriate for children to be a part of a conference, this should be for learning reasons only and not so that the child can act as an interpreter. Parents should, therefore, arrange to have their own independent translator available for conferences if it is necessary.

Extra-CURRICULAR PROGRAM AT SAINT MAUR A wide range of extra-curricular/club activities are offered at all levels as a means of achieving our whole school philosophy of producing well-rounded students. The costs of participating in the majority of activities are covered within the school fee structure; however, some activities/clubs are offered at additional costs to cover transportation, equipment, materials, etc. Information on extra-curricular/club activities is published annually via the school Newsletter, and in other school communications. Elementary clubs and activities, usually end at 4:30 p.m.; Middle School activities end at 5:30 p.m. and High School activities end at 6:00 p.m. Students who are not under the direct supervision of a teacher, must leave the campus by 3:30 if in Elementary School and 4:30 if in Secondary School. Students who participate in events which take place on a U.S. Military Installation, for security reasons, are required to provide the U.S. authorities with such information as, name, age, birth date, address, and country of passport. This information is provided only with the agreement of the parent/s, and will be used only for the purpose for which it has been requested.

After School Academic Support In Grades 6-12 an academic support program operates after school from 3.30 -4.30 p.m. each day. This activity is to enable students who wish to seek additional help or advice on homework or class work to be able to come and speak to a subject specialist teacher. This has proven to be very popular with students, a great many of whom frequently avail of this opportunity A similar program operates in the Elementary School although at this level students are enrolled in the program at the advice (and discretion) of both their classroom teacher and the Elementary School Principal.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM A three-week summer school program for Montessori, Elementary and Secondary School is offered from mid-June to early July. Information on fees, course descriptions and enrollment procedures are published in February. On a space availability basis, non-Saint Maur students may attend the summer school program. Attendance in the Saint Maur summer school program, however, does not mean that such students are eligible to enroll in the regular program in August. Elementary and Secondary School courses such as English, Math, Science, P.E., Drama, Art and Computer related courses are offered during the summer depending on need and availability of teachers. SAT and TOEFL Preparation Summer Courses are offered in High School if the number of students is adequate. Correspondence courses and tutoring are sometimes offered at Middle and High School level.

STUDENT COUNCILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL The Elementary School (Grades 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5) Student Council is the voice of the Elementary School Student Body. Each class has a representative (two for Grade 5) on the Student Council who is nominated at the beginning of the year by the students. The Student Council meets regularly at lunch time and they communicate ideas from their classes in response to topics suggested by the Elementary School Faculty. The role of the Student Council is to support student needs, school spirit, community service, and the behavior policy in the Elementary School by suggesting ways that new ideas can be implemented in a student-friendly way.

MIDDLE SCHOOL S TUDENT COUNCIL Like the Elementary Student Council, the Middle School Student Council (Grades 6-8) supports student needs, school spirit, community service, and the behavior policy in the Middle School by suggesting ways that new ideas can be implemented in a student-friendly way. The MSSC holds elections on a yearly basis to elect Class Officers and the following members of the Middle School Student Council: o o o o

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Classes elect the same officers and in addition, an Athletic Representative. Details of the specific responsibilities and the election procedures may be obtained from the Middle School Student Council Faculty Advisors.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL In addition, the High School Student Council (Grades 9-12) provides the students with a means of developing personal responsibility and initiative. It serves as a tool to promote good leadership qualities and seeks to promote understanding, communication and unity between the administration and the student body. The Student Council consists of four elected officers chosen in January each year: o o o o

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

The four elected officers - together with the president, vice-president, and representative of each high school class - meet once a week with the High School Student Council Faculty Advisors to discuss concerns and solutions of varied origins. Although the Student Council cannot make policies on its own, it can make suggestions for change through its Advisors to the Faculty and Administration. The High School Student Council Constitution explains requirements and eligibility. Seniors are not permitted to run for new offices in January of their Senior year.

STUDENTS EVENTS Middle School Fun Nights - which may include age-appropriate games, movies and dancing - are organized for Middle School students. In addition, there is usually one ice-skating party. Parents will be advised of the arrangements and the costs involved. Events typically start about 5:00 p.m. and end about 8:00 p.m. The culminating event, the 8th Grade Completion Dance includes 7th and 8th graders and may last a little longer. We consider participation in such events to be an integral part of the students‘ education and full participation is strongly encouraged.

High School Official School Dances and Social Nights are organized for the High School students only. These usually take place on the school premises. The organizing class takes the responsibility, under the supervision of the Homeroom Teachers, to prepare and organize the event and clean-up. Sometimes, instead of dances, the sponsoring homeroom will host social activities, such as movies and games. The Homeroom Teachers act as the official chaperons and have the authority to ask any students or guests to leave the premises should they violate any of the following rules; other forms of disciplinary action may also be administered if participating students/guests: -

are in possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs, tobacco or items which are considered dangerous; - appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs; - use abusive language or signs; - fight; - are disrespectful or abusive in any way; - stray to parts of the campus or buildings which are ―off-limits‖; - speed on motor bikes or cars, skate boards, etc., on campus or be excessively noisy on or off campus; - are a nuisance on campus or in the neighborhood; - are inappropriately dressed; - fail to comply with general Saint Maur rules concerning students or their guests.

Guests should only be high school students. Guests are required to have their names and the name of their Saint Maur sponsor submitted to the Secondary School Principal at least 2 days prior to the event. All students belonging to the class organizing the party should participate in the preparation and carrying out of this event which the school considers an important part of the social interaction of the students. Students are expected to show good will, responsibility and class spirit by their participation.

DAY AND OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS On occasion, students may have the opportunity to participate in overnight trips. These are special events that give students a time to learn outside of the school environment, team-build, compete, and/or to experience other cultures and sights. Please note: The school reserves the right to refuse a student‘s participation in such events should their behavior indicate that he/she would detract from the overall experience that all students deserve. In addition, should a student misbehave to a degree that the school deems inappropriate, the student will be asked to leave the trip at the parents‘ expense and no reimbursement of the costs of the trip made. Parents may be asked to come pick up their child at the overnight location. 43

As student health/safety is our paramount concern, in the event that a student has a special medical condition needing attention, the school may require that one of the student‘s parents accompany the student on the overnight trip at their own cost. Again, if the student‘s medical condition poses a health risk to him/her or others, he/she may be exempt from joining in an overnight trip. Should a student with a medical condition be allowed to participate in an overnight trip, and become ill during such a trip, due to staff limitations, parents will be required to pick them up from the designated location.

SPECIAL SENIOR EVENTS Senior Excursion – Seniors are allowed to take up to three school days. If a weekend is used, it is permissible to take up to four nights and five days. Trip destinations must be within Japan. Graduation Mass – This event usually takes place the day before Commencement Exercises. Middle and High School students attend along with teachers. Parents and guests are invited. Junior/Senior Prom – precedes the Commencement Exercises; it is usually held in a Yokohama hotel. Only Juniors and Seniors are permitted to attend. Commencement Exercises – are held in the Saint Maur auditorium.

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS From time to time educational excursions are arranged.

Secondary School At least twice a year these trips are designated as ‗Educational Excursions‘ which are an integral part of the student‘s education. Full participation in these trips is required. If for some reason it is not possible for a student to participate in one of the required educational excursions, a letter of explanation must be given to the homeroom teacher by the parent. Absence from this trip may affect a student‘s grade in a particular subject as it may mean the student is unable to complete some kind of investigation or research that can be done only on the excursion day. Therefore, just because a student has been to a specific excursion location previously, with friends or family, is not an acceptable reason for being absent from a class trip. Students who cannot go on an excursion for some reason will not attend school on that day. Normal absence procedures will be in effect as for any regular school day. In addition, from time to time, individual departments or teachers will arrange other off-site activities which are recommended or optional but not required. Students are strongly encouraged to avail of these opportunities. In the past these have included ski trips, music tours, visits to theaters, concerts or art galleries (either to participate or to watch), & athletic tournaments. Students should be aware that while off-site they are required to live up to the same high behavioral expectations as when on the school campus. Any infringement of school rules made while on an excursion will be treated with the same degree of seriousness as any similar infraction made while on the school campus.

Elementary School In addition to the scheduled spring excursion, IPC related field trips are organized for the Elementary School students.

UNIFORM Saint Maur is a uniform school and, as such, has some required and some optional uniform items. Students are expected to wear the proper school uniform, with shirts and blouses tucked in all the way to school from home, and from school to home in the afternoon.

ORDERING THE SCHOOL UNIFORM There is no requirement to wear the full school uniform until October 1 st. Yearbook and picture package portraits will be taken by a professional company the first week of October. Uniform Store representatives will come to the school on the day of the New Student Orientation to take measurements for new and returning students. Any family who wishes to order the uniform during the summer may do so directly at the 5 th floor of the Yurindo Bekkan building just behind the Yurindo book store in Isezaki-cho. They will make only the parts of the uniform that you wish to order. They also carry white shirts, blouses, V-neck sweaters etc. if you wish to purchase them. There is an abbreviated summer uniform that may be worn from the first day of school until October 1st. Khaki (tan) cargo-type shorts and school polo-shirt may be worn instead of dress uniform. Long, khaki trousers may also be worn. See section on acceptable warm weather uniform.

ITEMS SOLD IN THE SCHOOL STORE (SCHEDULE: PLEASE REFER TO ‘SCHOOL STORE’) The school store will also be open on the day that Uniform Store is measuring uniforms on the New Student Orientation Day. It will be open the day before and the day after the New Student Orientation Day for purchases of the items noted below. ★ indicates a required item (up to 10th grade) ★P.E. Kits: Gray shorts and red T-shirts that are required for P.E., grades 1 – 10. These may not be purchased outside of school unless we do not carry the student‘s size. Warm-up suits (sold in the school store) with the school emblem are available for P.E. classes during the cold months. The gray school sweatshirt may also be purchased to be worn over the white shirt during the cold months. White Polo-type Shirt with School Emblem: See description above. These can be worn from May 1 to September 30. No tie is ever worn with this shirt. If a polo-type shirt is worn, it should be the school‘s polo shirt with the emblem. ★Red Neckties: An all-red (not maroon) necktie may also be purchased outside of school or at the school store. Boys are required to wear a red necktie from October 1st to April 30th. Girls may also wear the red necktie but the knot MUST be pushed all the way to the top button of the shirt/blouse. ★School Badge: Large or small. Either may be worn on all outer uniform parts which do not have a school insignia. For Montessori, Dress Code, please refer to the section titled ―Montessori Information‖

Elementary School Uniform Requirements BOYS GIRLS REGULAR UNIFORM REQUIRED (October 1 – April 30) White shirt-long and short sleeves Red necktie School badge Plaid vest Gray dress slacks (not cotton) White/gray/red/black socks Gray/red indoor shoes Black dress shoes

White blouse-long and short sleeves (plain) School badge Plaid vest Plaid skirt-about knee length White/gray/red/black socks Gray/red indoor shoes Black dress shoes

REGULAR UNIFORM OPTIONAL Gray/red V-neck or round neck sweater Gray/red V-neck or round neck cardigan Gray/red knit V-neck or round neck vest Saint Maur sweatshirt Saint Maur sweater Saint Maur vest

Gray/red V-neck or round neck sweater Gray/red V-neck or round neck cardigan Gray/red knit V-neck or round neck vest Saint Maur sweatshirt Saint Maur sweater Saint Maur vest Gray/red/black tights (not leggings) Gray dress slacks (not cotton) Saint Maur blazer

PE UNIFORM REQUIRED Saint Maur red T-shirt Saint Maur gray shorts White socks White athletic shoes/sneakers Saint Maur sweat suit (Bag for PE kit)

Saint Maur red T-shirt Saint Maur gray shorts White socks White athletic shoes/sneakers Saint Maur sweat suit (Bag for PE kit)

SUMMER UNIFORM (May 1 – September 30) The students have the choice of wearing their regular uniform or summer uniform. GIRLS BOYS Regular uniform Regular uniform but no necktie __________________________________ ___________________________________ Saint Maur white polo shirt with Saint Maur white polo shirt with embroidered badge embroidered badge Beige, khaki tan or cream tailored shorts, Beige, khaki tan or cream tailored shorts skorts, skirts, culottes (divided skirts)

ACCESSORIES  Wristwatch  Earrings; pair of studs, one in each ear (girls only)  No necklaces, bracelets, jewelry  No nail polish BOYS’ HAIR Boys‘ hair should not be longer than one inch below the top of the collar. 47

PURCHASING  Yurindo Bekkan 5 Fl (3 minute walk from Kannai Station) Skirts, vests and/or slacks may be ordered made to measure. (We recommend 50% polyester, 50% wool.) Other uniform items may be purchased at any store of your choosing. 

The School Store (located in the Montessori Building) You can purchase: -Red neckties -Saint Maur badge -Saint Maur white polo shirts with embroidered badge -Saint Maur grey/red indoor shoes -Saint. Maur PE T-shirts-red -Saint Maur PE shorts-gray -Saint Maur sweatshirts-red/gray -Saint Maur sweat suit -Saint Maur sweaters -Saint Maur vests

***************** Elementary School Supplies

(Grade 1) 2 boxes of tissues Smock or old shirt for Art A cloth bag **All other school supplies are provided for.

(Grades 2 – 5) Pencil case HB or No. 2(soft lead) pencils White eraser Glue stick 30 cm ruler Pair of scissors Set of colored pencils Set of crayons (Gr. 2 & 3) Set of markers

Small roll of tape Small stapler & staples A4 size folder Red pen for correcting Black or blue pen (for Grades 4 & 5) Compass & protractor (for Grades 4 & 5) Box of tissue Smock or old shirt for Art

Please make sure all personal items are clearly labeled with your child‟s name and that he/she has all the necessary items listed at all times. Please check the Lost and Found located next to the Faculty Room for any misplaced items.

Middle and High School Uniform Requirements BOYS GIRLS REGULAR UNIFORM REQUIRED (October 1 – April 30) Dress White shirt-long and short sleeves White blouse-long and short sleeves Red necktie (plain) School badge School badge Gray dress slacks (not cotton) Plaid vest (optional) Socks: White/gray/black (3‖ above shoe) Plaid skirt-about knee length Indoor-shoes: gray, red, brown, black, Socks: White/gray/red/black (at least 3‖ sneakers (No leather indoor shoes) above the shoes. P.E. Shoes – White Sneakers Indoor Shoes: Gray, red black, brown sneakers only.(No leather indoor shoes) P.E. Shoes – White Sneakers REGULAR UNIFORM OPTIONAL Round/ V-neck sweaters: Solid Gray/red Round/ V-neck sweater Solid Gray/red Cardigan: Solid Gray or Red Cardigan Gray/red Vest Sweater: Gray/red knit, V-neck or Vest Sweater: Gray/red knit, V-neck or button down button down. Saint Maur sweatshirt Saint Maur sweatshirt Saint Maur sweater Saint Maur sweater Saint Maur vest Saint Maur Sweater vest/Plaid vest Tights: Gray/red/black (not leggings) Gray dress slacks (not cotton) PE UNIFORM REQUIRED Saint Maur red T-shirt Saint Maur red T-shirt Saint Maur gray shorts Saint Maur gray shorts White Socks White socks White athletic shoes/sneakers White athletic shoes/sneakers Saint Maur sweat suit (for winter) Saint Maur sweat suit (for winter) (Bag for P.E. Kit) (Bag for PE kit) SUMMER UNIFORM (May 1 – September 30) The students have the choice of wearing their regular uniform or summer uniform. GIRLS BOYS Regular uniform Regular uniform Regular skirt or slacks with school polo Regular uniform, but no necktie shirt. Dress pants with school polo shirt ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Saint Maur white polo shirt with Saint Maur white polo shirt with embroidered badge embroidered badge Khaki-tan or cream tailored shorts, skorts, Khaki tan or cream tailored shorts to about skirts, culottes (divided skirts) the knees. Cargo shorts are acceptable. ―Low socks‖ may be worn ―Low socks‖ may be worn

Secondary School Uniform Requirements – Notes Sold in the School Store:  P.E. Kits and Winter Sweats  School Sweatshirt  School White, warm weather polo-type shirt with emblem (only this polo is authorized)  Red Neckties for boys  School Badge (large or small) Hair: Hair Styles: Hair styles should be worn in good taste. Any hairstyle that tends to be ―spectacular‖ or causes a distraction or embarrasses the school, will be required to be modified immediately or the student may be sent home to correct the situation. A. Should be neat and clean B. Only natural colors (one color) may be permitted, if dyed Boys: Hair should not be longer than one inch below the top of the collar. Beards and moustaches are not permitted. Make Up:

Should be worn in good taste and sparingly. If a student‘s make up is exaggerated or distracting to others, she will be asked to remove it. Only light pink or colorless nail polish is permitted.

Jewelry Necklaces:

A simple, single neck chain without pendants, (except for legitimate religious purposes,) will be permitted.

Wristwatch:

One wristwatch is permitted.

Rings:

One simple, ring, on each hand is permitted. Rings with negative connotations will not be permitted.

Earrings:

One matching stud – or one hoop no larger than 1 cm in diameter, in the lobe of each ear. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.

Other items: Belts:

Plain, dark colors only and not more than one inch in width. No attachments to the belts will be permitted.

Suspenders: Plain, dark colors only and not more than one inch in width. They should not be worn hanging down on the sides of trousers or skirts. Hats, Headbands, Headcovers: Hats or head coverings are not permitted except in the case of legitimate religious beliefs that require wearing of such items. Simple, dark colored hairbands may be worn by girls only in order to keep their hair in place. Red and Gray and St. Maur Plaid Ribbons: Necktie.

These may be worn by girls in place of a

An updated, detailed uniform code is provided to parents and students at the beginning of each academic year. Each homeroom will have one posted on its bulletin board. We encourage Saint Maur students to always be well-groomed. Students are required to wear the correct school uniform to and from school, and as required at special school related events/activities.

SCHOOL REGULATION and POLICES Contacting Staff Members DURING SCHOOL HOURS Staff may be contacted by: - leaving a message at the office for them to return your call; - by email - to email current Saint Maur International School faculty use the first initial and the last name followed by @stmaur.ac.jp (i.e. a teacher named John Doe would have jdoe@stmaur.ac.jp as their email); - by letter. OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS If staff members are to effectively carry out their work and duties, it is essential that they do not have their personal out of school hours encroached upon. Other than in emergency situations, or if instructed to do so by a staff member, please do not call staff members at home or on their mobile phones. Drop-Off/Pick-up/Parking by Parents and Students As the school has limited space for playing, parking can be offered only on special occasions, in designated areas and at specified times. When parking is available, it is for the parents of the Montessori and Grade 1 children, as they need parental supervision while entering the campus. The procedure to register for authorization for parking, parking availability, and restrictions will be noted in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Newsletters as changes take place. We remind all drivers that the road between Futaba School and the Saint Maur main entrance may NOT, by law, be used in the mornings from 7:50 to 8:20. As parking in the area is restricted, we urge the students to walk to school when possible, or use public transportation. Please see page 54 for the rules related to student driving. Bicycle parking areas are clearly designated. Continued reports by local police and the fire authorities will result in prohibiting specific students from riding bikes to school. Once students riding bicycles arrive on campus, they must walk them to the appropriate parking place. There are two areas for bicycle parking: 1. Behind the cafeteria where students may lock bicycles close to the fence. 2. Behind the elementary classrooms on the other side of the building. Students may go through the sliding gate and walk their bikes to the appropriate parking area behind the building. Students should not park bikes in the front of the building under the main entrance as that area is the designated parking area for staff bikes and scooters. We encourage students to wear helmets when riding bicycles and to use seat belts in cars. Skateboards and rollerblades may not be used on campus.

Conservation of Energy Heaters, air conditioners and lights: Windows and doors should not be left open while heaters and air conditioners are in use. Lights should be turned off when classrooms are not in use. Telephones A payphone is located between the Montessori Building and the Gym. Students should not be receiving nor making phone calls during class times without office or administrative permission. 51

Cell Phone Policy Cell phones, while necessary to use in emergency situations, do prove disruptive when used during unauthorized time during the school day. Our policy has been simple and clear: During the school day of 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., if a cell phone is seen or heard, it is confiscated and a parent must pick it up after 3:30p.m. from the Reception Office. Emergency contacts with students should be done through the Saint Maur Office during school hours. If students are utilizing cell phones during a test or quiz, no matter what the reason may be, they will be given an ―F‖ for that test or quiz as this constitutes the possibility of cheating or plagiarism.

Lost and Found/Thefts The school requires all personal articles of clothing to be marked in indelible ink with the student‘s name. Items found are placed in a designated area. At the end of each semester unclaimed items are discarded. The school strongly recommends that students do not bring items of value or large amounts of money to school. If, for some reason, it is necessary for students to be in possession of large sums of money, they should ask the office staff to keep them in the safe until they are needed. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items and money, even if such things are taken from locked lockers. Items, other than clothing, if found, are kept in the office. Such items will be kept in the school office for a period of one academic year. After that period unclaimed items will be discarded. Since the school has a public pay-phone that utilizes telephone cards, we suggest that parents give them to their children instead of money. Any students who steal or vandalize property that does not belong to them will be severely punished, and could be required to withdraw from the school.

Lost Books & Equipment Students are responsible for the safe-keeping of all books in their possession. All ―loaned books/equipment‖ will be returned to the school at the end of the school year in good condition. A student who loses, misplaces, damages, or has his/her books/equipment taken is responsible for replacing them immediately at his/her personal expense. If books are out of stock, the student will have to bear the cost of Xeroxing the most important parts and/or express mailing the new copy or copies. Students who damage or lose ―loaned books‖, library or other school-owned resource books or equipment, will be responsible for paying the replacement cost and the cost of transporting them to the school from overseas, plus a penalty charge.

Lockers Each student from Grades 1-12 is assigned a locker in which to keep his/her personal belongings. Students in Grades 6-12 are given one key and the Maintenance Department keeps the other. Should a student lose or forget a key, he/she is given the second one to open his/her locker but must return it at once. The locker remains open until a new key is purchased from the school office at the cost of ¥2,000. Keys are given only to students in Grade 6 – 12.

LOCKER REQUIREMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Students are expected to keep their lockers in good order. Lost keys and damaged parts will be replaced at the student‘s expense. A student‘s name must always be on his/her locker. It is forbidden to write on lockers, paste items or stickers on the outside/inside, or tamper with another person‘s locker or belongings. 5. A student will be held responsible for damages incurred to his/her locker. From time to time, in the course of the school year, lockers are inspected. Unannounced locker inspections may be done by homeroom teachers and the administrative staff at any time they consider necessary. School lockers are the property of the school. If a student is suspected of having concealed in his/her locker any items deemed to be restricted by law/school rules, or taken without permission from another party, the school reserves the right to open the locker without the authorization of the user or parents. Elementary and Montessori students are required to have indoor school shoes which are to be worn only inside the school building and for recess in order to keep them clean. Each morning, students must change their shoes in the locker area before going anywhere else in the school. They will change their shoes again in their locker area in the afternoon and then leave directly from there, without going back into other parts of the school building. INDOOR OR OUTDOOR SHOES, COATS, OUTDOOR JACKETS, AND UMBRELLAS MAY ONLY BE KEPT IN AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS. Book Bags and Lunches Due to the number of students, desks and other furniture, book bags may not be stored in the Middle School or High School classroom cabinets but should be stored in the locker.

LUNCH Students may choose to bring their own lunches or avail of the cafeteria services offered by an outside caterer. Microwave ovens are available to warm sack lunches. Lunch must be eaten in the cafeteria (except at designated times). Since a cafeteria is a dining area, each student is expected to assume responsibility for its cleanliness, for courteous conduct in line and at tables, for the proper disposal of dishes, eating utensils and trash. Food is not to be taken from the cafeteria, unless for a special reason, and with the necessary permission. For certain lunch meetings, under the direction of a teacher, it is sometimes permissible to eat outside the cafeteria. Lunches are not to be eaten on the stairs or in the hallways. For information on cafeteria service, please refer to the section titled ―CAFETERIA SERVICE‖.

Modeling/Entertainment Industry Connections Parents and students should be aware that Saint Maur students are sometimes approached and offered employment as models for advertising in magazines and television commercials. While these may sound glamorous and financially rewarding, such an employment is also very time-consuming and takes time away from schoolwork. Agencies that promise to schedule all modeling work on weekends sometimes break such promises. There is also a very fine line in Japan between reputable fashion and

advertising, and the shadier world of â&#x20AC;&#x2022;entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2013; which sometimes verges on pornography. Once pictures have been taken, there is no safeguard about how they will be used or abused. For these reasons, Saint Maur strongly discourages students from modeling of any kind. The school will, in no way, cooperate in the promotion of students who want to work as models or in the entertainment industry in Japan. Permission to be absent from school or to leave school early for this purpose, permission to utilize the Saint Maur facilities for photographs or movies/taping or to photograph individual students in their daily work will usually not be given. The school name and uniform should never be used for these purposes.

Use of Saint Maur Facilities/Property On occasion the school allows the use of its facilities to outside entities/individuals and to school-related personnel for both school-related and non-school-related activities. Requests for the use of school facilities should be made in writing and addressed to the School Head. When facilities are sanctioned for such use, it is the responsibility of the users/organizers to see that adequate supervision, safety measures, and any stipulations in regards to the terms and conditions of use made by the school are strictly adhered to. The costs of any injury to individuals, or damage done to school property must be met by the users/organizers who will also be held responsible for any liability incurred through negligence or failure to follow the terms and conditions of use. All users should make themselves, and those participating, familiar with safety procedures in the event of a fire or earthquake.

Posters and General Public Information As a service to the community the school is willing to place appropriate posters and advertisements on the official notice boards located in various parts of the school. No placements should be made without the authorization initials of an administrator. Any items which have not been sanctioned by an administrator, or have been displayed in an unauthorized place will be removed. Sanctioning the placement of such information does not signify that the school is endorsing the event or items being advertised. At no time should the school campus be used as a venue for soliciting funds, buying or selling of goods, or for any other activities unauthorized by the appropriate school administrator.

Guests of Saint Maur Students A temporary visitor may be permitted to attend school as a guest of a student only if these procedures are followed: 1. The studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s parents make a request in writing to the administration explaining why their child would like to invite a guest to the school; 2. The request is made at least two days in advance; 3. There is an understanding that the school will not be held responsible if the guest in question has an accident while on campus; 4. The guest follows school rules during his/her visit. When the request is granted, a guest pass will be issued by the receptionist. If a teacher or staff member should ask a visitor to show a pass and it cannot be produced, the visitor will be taken to the office. Former students of Saint Maur are also welcome to visit the school. If the visit, however, is during a school day they should request a guest pass from the receptionist and restrict these to recess times and after school so as to minimize disruptions to the learning environment.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE GENERAL Saint Maur students are expected to act in a way that will reflect positively on themselves and the school‘s reputation wherever they are during and before/after school hours. Students who continuously bring discredit upon themselves, and in so doing, upon the school, will meet appropriate consequences. We expect that the rules and guidelines provided will help to make Saint Maur students models for other schools inside and outside of Japan. The expectations listed are not the only rules and regulations in effect in the school. Other requirements, such as library, cafeteria, homerooms, and study hall rules, as well as relevant guidelines, will be posted in the appropriate areas of the school. Students are also responsible for those rules and guidelines.

BEHAVIOR OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL Students in uniform represent their school. This is even truer in the case of an immediately-recognizable uniform such as that of Saint Maur. Therefore, all Saint Maur students should feel very responsible for protecting the good reputation of the school. On public transportation to and from school, as well as when walking in the street, they are expected to always use good manners. If any student or community member sees other Saint Maur students behaving in a manner that might give Saint Maur a bad name, they should remind the offenders of their responsibilities. If they persist or ignore the person reminding them, homeroom teachers or administrators should be notified. In Japan students should not ―hang around‖ restaurants and game rooms in their uniforms. Students who are reported doing so will have to be answerable to the school administrators who have a legal responsibility for many actions, especially negative ones that students take outside of school. As stated in the ―Japanese Law‖ section, foreign and Japanese laws are to be observed. The laws pertaining to curfew, smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, visiting game rooms and pachinko halls are all pertinent to Saint Maur students. By law, Saint Maur administrators are responsible to take severe actions with students who violate these laws or any other laws.

Elementary School Behavior Community Expectations Respect Self, Others, School Property, School Rules and Uniform

Responsibility Belongings, Planners, School tools, Homework

Positive Attitude Self, Others and School

Honesty Be honest

Elementary School Behavior Pyramid

Suspension

e.g. Suspension

in or out of school as appropriate Behavior Contract & Formal Detention e.g. Major incident, Continuous breaking of classroom /school rules Official notification from school After School Detention Behavior Contract*

Parents/Principal Notified

e.g. Difficulty following rules

Letter sent home/Phone call to parents Write a ‘Thinking Paper’

Student – Teacher Dialogue

e.g. Failure to follow classroom and school rules,

Leading to restorative justice practices / consequences

Secondary School Community Expectations Respect

Responsibility

Self, Others (Opinions, Property, Culture) School Property School Rules and

Uniform

This Includes All Aspects of School Life (Sports, Fine Arts, Activities, Classes)

Honesty Honest Communication Responsibility for Actions/Property Following Directions & Rules

Secondary School Behavior Pyramid

Expulsion Suspension (Internal/External 1/2 or Full Day) Parent Meeting Breaking Japanese Law; Embarrassing the School; Fighting; Bullying Contract with parent Meeting 5th Detention (will be Saturday) or Admin/Student Support Referral Saturday Detention 4th Detention or Admin Referral Plagiarism; Rudeness; Cheating; Lying; Violation of Security System; Slander/Libel,Vandalism Lunch Detention 1st/2nd/3rd Detention Immediate: Failure to Show Up to Cafeteria Duty; Dangerous Behaviour; At the issue of a 2nd or subsequent uniform violation in a year. OR After Teacher Issues 2 Appropriate Consequences (SeeBelow Level) Teacher Sets Rules & Determines Consequences Ex: Breaking Rules; Failure to Come Prepared/Complete Assignments/Remain on Task; Failure to Show Up to Assigned Duties (Food Fair, Dances, etc.)

Positive Attitude Language (Body & Verbal) Pride in Saint Maur

*The administration retains the right to interpret these expectations in a context appropriate manner and may consequently decide to issue consequences which differ slightly from the above pyramid. Consideration will be given both to the severity of the offence as well as to any extenuating circumstances including restorative or reparative measures taken by the students concerned. Restorative Justice

Punishment

Learning from Experience

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The punishment fits the crime…automatic and inflexible

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What is truly in the best interests of everyone?

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Assigning guilt and blame

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Assigning responsibility

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Justice is done when punishment is over

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Justice is done when the needs of all have been addressed

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Student misconduct is seen as ‗breaking rules‘ against the institution of the school

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Student misconduct is seen as harming people, property and relationships

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The wrongdoer is bad and should be punished

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The wrongdoer made some bad decisions and should be given the chance to put it right and be a part of the solution

Behavior Contracts Although contracts are usually established before final dismissal is undertaken, there are some serious situations where immediate dismissal is necessary. In most cases, however, parents will be warned, and contracts issued prior to the student being required to withdraw from the school. There can be no refund of tuition or other school fees when a student is required or asked to withdraw. After consultation with the administration a parent may wish to withdraw the student. In such a case the term ―withdrawal‖ is placed on official school records. When a student is suspended, the parents are contacted and informed of the reason(s) for the suspension. They are also notified in writing and verbally (if possible) about the duration, terms and conditions of the suspension. On completion of the suspension period, and prior to the student being re-admitted to classes, the parents of the student in question may be required to accompany the student to school to meet the appropriate administrator in order to discuss the matter in the presence of their son/daughter. Suspensions may be ―in-school‖ or ―out-of-school‖

Suspension & Dismissal Each student is expected to follow the rules and regulations of the school and host country. The following offenses could result in contracts, contractual probation, suspension or, in extreme cases, expulsion.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES: Insolence and Rudeness: Insolence and rudeness to any adult either in or out of school, or at school-related activities, will result in immediate suspension. Insolence is usually defined as ―Rude, disrespectful, insulting or contemptuous behavior.‖ In keeping with our written school philosophy, such behavior will not be condoned or tolerated at Saint Maur.

Cyber – Social – Interaction Sites On The Internet: Schools around the world are experiencing an expansion of internet sites geared towards bringing various groups, especially teenagers, together. Some of them, such as MySpace and Facebook have resulted in police and legal authorities being notified due to slandering and the like. Much more serious though is the manner of joining. Facebook, which many international students in Japan belong to, requires the students‘ email address AND their password. Parents need to think carefully of what could result when their child gives their internet password to someone or some organization. Everything they, then write, in any email, is open for individuals who have joined to read and even intervene. This is very dangerous, indeed.

Embarrassing the School or School Community Members: Any student, who embarrasses the school by his or her actions - whether in or out of school - will face very harsh penalties.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Our school behavior policies and our AFL policies have very clear guidelines about taking, copying or passing in work that is not the work of the student and where appropriate credit is not given. In this day of cyber-research, students have an array of locations from which to copy research papers. They fail to realize that teachers also have many tools and internet capabilities to investigate such writings. Teachers can usually realize immediately if this is the usual writing of the particular student. Then they too can go on the internet and check, rather quickly, if the work is that of another author. The penalties, in this university-preparatory school, are rather harsh.

Penalties for Students Relating to Homework and Academic Work:

Generally, problems relating to homework and academic situations will not have official detentions per se; however, the teacher may assign additional tasks for after school (for in or out of school) and parents will be notified. Exceptions may be in order. Our After School Academic Support Program as well as our Advisory Program are excellent support mechanisms for students who are not able to complete work effectively.

SEP (Speak English Policy) for Middle & High School: Saint Maur International School provides education in an English-speaking environment. It has a very clear policy of requiring students to speak only English during the school day and during school organized activities. The purpose of the Speak English Policy is to ensure that all students, irrespective of their country of origin, are made to feel welcome in the school community and to foster a feeling of inclusion of all members into all groups on the basis of a common language. It also aims to provide opportunities for all students to develop excellent English communication skills, which is only possible in an all-English environment. Speak English Policy Violations  1st and 2nd Offences: Students receive an explanation of the reason for the SEP from their homeroom teacher.  3rd and 4th Offences: Students receive an SEP detention, administered by the administration and held every Wednesday from 7:20-7:50 a.m. The violation becomes part of the student‘s official school record.

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5th Offence: The student receives an ‗in-house SEP suspension‘ administered by the administration that becomes part of the students‘ official school record. Parents/Guardians will be required to visit the school to discuss with an administrator and the homeroom teacher the consequences of any further offence.

For Montessori and Elementary School please refer to ‗Maintaining English Language Standards‘ section of this Handbook. In the Elementary School also refer to the ‗Behavior Expectations & Guidelines‘ section.

Special Situations Resulting in Severe Penalties: Disciplinary actions are severe for breaking Japanese law in or out of school. Some of these are:

Drugs, Tobacco, and Alcohol: The school has always had a ―zero tolerance‖ for drugs, tobacco, or alcohol. While Japan was relatively ―drug free‖ up to recent times, those times are changing. Students found to be involved with drugs in or out of school will be asked to withdraw immediately. Any student found in position or under the influence of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol on campus or at a school related event will suffer immediate and severe consequences, to include the possibility of expulsion. In both the case of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, if the student comes to us, before being accused or apprehended for such, we will assist in getting him/her proper help. 

Illegal Drugs/Substances: Any student found to be under the influence of, or in the possession of illegal drugs/substances, buying or selling drugs/substances, in or out of school or at school-sponsored activities will be expelled. The school reserves the right to require a medical examination at a medical facility of its choice if there are strong suspicions that students have been under the influence of illegal drugs/substances.

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Alcohol: According to Japanese Law, drinking of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and spirits of any kind is strictly illegal for all minors under the age of 20. Being in possession of, drinking of, or being under the influence of alcohol will result in automatic suspension of the student, and in some cases, expulsion from school. Saint Maur students and their guests at school-sponsored activities who are found to be under the influence of alcohol will be required to leave the school campus immediately, and their respective schools will be notified. In the cases of problems related to alcohol or drugs, no burden of proof is necessary.

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Smoking and Use of Tobacco: Smoking and the use and purchase of tobacco is prohibited by Japanese law prior to the age of 20. Automatic suspension will result if tobacco products are in possession or used on the campus at any time or at any school-sponsored activities.

Weapons and Facsimiles of Weapons: No weapons or facsimiles of weapons of any type are allowed on campus. Possession of any weapons or facsimiles of weapons will result in immediate and harsh penalties.

Other Expectations:

Unauthorized Absence from Class: Being absent from a class or classes without permission is an act of truancy. Skipping a class is a cause for one or more of the following: - inability to make-up missed work or tests; - failing grade for the missed class and materials due; - detention, suspension or expulsion.

Consequences: Severity of discipline will depend on the deportment record of the student and the frequency of the offenses. Detentions equal to double the class time may be given. Students who are on athletic teams or in any special activities in which an alternate replacement is available, will be prohibited from attending or playing in the event. Any student who is a member of the Student Council or holds a club, class office or some special leadership position may be removed from his/her position after the first offense. Extenuating circumstances will be considered. The administration and staff believe that a student assuming the responsibility of leadership also assumes an obligation to set a correct example for his he/her peers. Students in leadership positions are expected to be positive role models.

Food, Drink, and Chewing of Gum: Food and drinks may not be consumed on the school campus except in the cafeteria or designated areas. Permission to eat in the classrooms is given only under special circumstances, e.g. authorized class parties or club meeting. Such permission will be given by the homeroom teacher or the teacher in charge of the room and that teacher will be responsible for supervising the cleaning of the room. Gum is prohibited at all times in school, on the school campus, and at all school-related events. This includes the cafeteria at lunchtime. Consequences: After a warning, a detention is the initial penalty. Continuous infractions will result in movement up the Behavior Pyramid.

Cars, Bicycles, Motor Bikes/Cycles and Skateboards: Regardless of licenses held, students are not permitted to drive to and from school in any motorized vehicle. Students who have parental permission to ride bicycles to school are requested to PUSH their bikes, once on campus, to the designated parking areas. They should never be ridden on the campus. Riders are strongly recommended to wear helmets, and be cautious of pedestrian and vehicles. Skateboards and roller blades are not to be on campus. The white, paper driver-permit issued by the various U.S. military authorities IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE OUTSIDE THE U.S. MILITARY POST BY PERSONNEL UNDER THE AGE OF 18. Students who are utilizing that license and are seen driving in the school neighborhood will have the U.S. Military Police notified. Consequences: Any student found riding on campus or acting in an irresponsible way while in charge of a bicycle, skateboard or roller blades, razor boards/scooters, will have the item confiscated. A parent is asked to come in to retrieve the item. Continued infractions using these items will result in movement up the Behavior Pyramid. The school cannot be held responsible in the event of theft or damage in regard to any of the above mentioned items.

Public Displays of Affection: It is very important that attitudes and behavior regarding relationships be acceptable to the culture of the host country and in keeping with our Christian-based philosophy. Although genuine feelings of affections may exist between students, public displays of such affection on campus, on school-sponsored trips or activities (at or away from school) are not acceptable. Students will refrain from inappropriate behavior such as intimate and prolonged embraces, kissing, touching and similar actions.

Consequences: Students who must be reminded of this more than once or who are reported for public displays of affection while in uniform either inside or outside of school will have their parents notified of the situation. Detention and additional penalties may be levied if the specific case warrants such action.

Toys, Games, and Sweets: Toys and popular electronic games tend to be a distraction to students and a disturbance to school activities. Students are asked to refrain from bringing such items to school. We request that parents, especially of the elementary students, not allow their children to bring electronic games, toys, dolls, stickers and sweets since they are usually the cause of unnecessary arguments and hurt feelings. If these items are a continuous issue, they will be confiscated and the parents will need to come pick them up from the school office after 3:30pm.

I -Pods and Audio Items: These items are the source of considerable trouble at school. They are often lost or stolen on route to or in school. They are also utilized at inappropriate times and controversies arise. Students are highly recommended to leave them at home. If they choose to bring then to school, it is at their own risk; therefore the school cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage, or dispute over ownership of such items. If they are brought to school they should be locked in the student‘s locker upon arrival at school. Students may listen to them ONLY in the cafeteria and during the mid-morning break, but not during lunch or recess. Consequences: Students who carry i-pods, stereos or who utilize these at inappropriate times or appear to be utilizing them or the attached earphones at inappropriate times will have them confiscated by teachers or administrators. Tapes, earphones and batteries will be returned and the I-pods and audio items will be held in the office until a parent picks them up after 3:30pm.

Curfew: In accordance with the curfew law in Japan, all minors under the age of 18, unless accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian, should be off the streets by 11:00 p.m. School dances and other functions held at night, always end by 10:00 p.m. in order to enable students to return home in time to meet the curfew. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this law, enforced for the safety and benefit of their children, and to make sure that their children are at home by 11:00 p.m. each night.

Although the school makes every attempt to keep parents informed of their child‘s progress, a sudden, and or unexpected change in a student‘s performance, attitude, behavior, or attendance, could result in the administration making the decision that it would be in the best interest of the student to repeat the year. In some circumstances a student may be required to withdraw. Such a decision is made at the discretion of the school administration who, after having reviewed the student‘s overall performance, have deemed that the student and school are not a compatible match, and that the student‘s needs would be better met elsewhere. In the event that a student is not adjusting to the academic or social life of the school, or for any reason which requires an excessive amount of teacher or administrative attention, the administration has the right to require the parents to withdraw the child.

Procedure for Re-Consideration of Student Dismissal: Students are provided with every opportunity to succeed and improve in those areas of concern to the school. However, if ultimately the school requires a student to withdraw, the student's parents may request the school to reconsider its decision. Such requests must be lodged no later than ten days after the official withdrawal notification to the parents has been served. Parents who wish to request a reconsideration of the withdrawal decision should submit to the School Head a written statement outlining their request and how they will support their child, as well as assure that their child will make sufficient progress in those areas of concern to the school. The school's Administrative Team with appropriate staff members will undertake a review of the case, which may include an interview with the student and his/her parents. A decision to uphold or to rescind the original decision will be made by the School Head after consultation with the Deputy Head, level Principal, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. The final decision will either result in either:  the original dismissal decision being upheld;  the dismissal decision being re-considered enabling the student to return under strict written terms and conditions. Parents will be notified of the decision in writing.

Bullying Intervention Policy Policy Premise This policy is framed under the premise that all members of the school community have:  a RIGHT to a school environment which is respectful and free of bullying  a RESPONSIBILITY to play their part in creating such a community by i. behaving respectfully towards others ii. intervening (for example by reporting to a teacher or administrator) whenever bullying behavior is observed Scope of the Policy While this policy is framed principally to address the issue of student to student bullying, it should also be applied, as appropriate, in the case of any bullying involving members of the school community including teachers and parents. At Saint Maur, bullying is defined as the following: 1. Bullying is anything which is said or done with the intention of hurting another person and which results in pain and distress to the victim. 2. Bullying behaviors are usually repeated over time 3. Bullying involves a power imbalance between parties. This definition has been adapted from that used by the anti-bullying charity and research center, Kidscape.

Types of Bullying Examples of types of bullying include, but are not restricted to the following:  Emotional - being deliberately unfriendly, excluding, tormenting, using threatening gestures, hiding or damaging property, etc.  Physical - pushing, kicking, hitting or any use of violence  Racist; racial taunts, language, graffiti or gestures  Sexual - unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments and/or comments which focus unkindly on issues of sexuality

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Verbal - name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumors, teasing Cyber - use of any technology (computer, cell phone, video/photo imagery etc.) and/or forum (e.g. MySpace, Facebook) to hurt or demean others

An Explanation of the Definition 1. Bullying is anything which is said or done with the intention of hurting another person and which results in pain and distress to the victim.  an act could be deemed bullying where it is judged that it is reasonable for the bully to have known that pain would be caused to the victim as a result of her/his action even if causing hurt was not a prime intention) 2. Bullying behaviors are usually repeated over time  While bullying is usually repeated, a single act meeting the other criteria fully could be deemed to be bullying if it is sufficiently serious 3. Bullying involves a power imbalance between parties. 

Power imbalance is usually one or more of the following: o Physical Power - a larger/stronger student using this against a smaller/weaker student) o Group Power – a group of students use power of numbers against a single (or smaller group) of students o Authority Power – a student uses the power of her/his positional authority (team captain, older grade level, class president etc.) as unfair leverage in a bullying situation o Knowledge Power – using knowledge unfairly (e.g. spreading of gossip or rumor anonymously)

Bullying Roles Typically, in any bullying situation, the following roles are found:  Bully - Students who are causing the bullying by initiating and/or participating in bullying behavior)  Victim – the student(s) at the receiving end of the bullying. Note that victims may be either a o ‗Passive Victim‘ - i.e. being victimized through no fault of their own, e.g. because of their accent, physical appearance etc.) or a o ‗Contributory Victim‘ – i.e. being victimized unfairly by students who were provoked in some way. E.g. a student lacking in social skills who causes classmates to be angry/frustrated. Additionally, students who witness/observe bullying have a choice between becoming one of the below three roles:  Supporter of the Victim - Students who attempt to provide support to the victim in some way  Bystander - Students who are aware of the bullying but do not intervene (ignore it)  Supporter of the bully - Students who by their actions give active support to the bully without actually engaging in bullying behaviors themselves The Saint Maur ‗No Bystander‘ Policy Saint Maur does not tolerate bullying and does not accept the choice to be a ‗bystander‘. Consequently the ‗No Bystander‘ policy is advertised to students as follows: 1. If you see someone in trouble you have a responsibility to help.

to do nothing is not acceptable.

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It is not about choosing friends, keeping promises, keeping secrets or picking sides. It is about seeing someone who needs help and doing the right thing. 2. You are not expected to put yourself in danger in order to help. Do it safely! You have many options to be part of the solution in a safe way. Your choice will depend upon your relationship with the bully/victim. Some options include: - Approach the bully directly if you feel comfortable/powerful enough - Diffuse the situation and then talk to the bully later - Talk to the victim later and encourage them to seek help - Find another trusted student who may help solve the problem - Tell a teacher anonymously (use the „help box‟, the „help@stmaur.ac.jp‟ email or leave a note) - Tell a teacher Off-site Bullying and the Rights of the School to Intervene As with all disciplinary matters, and as condition of acceptance to be enrolled at Saint Maur, the school reserves the absolute right to discipline and/or counsel students for bullying activities which occur offsite (e.g. in internet chat rooms, cell phone use, on buses or trians etc) if the ramifications of these activities impact upon the smooth running of the school and the well-being of members of the school community. Consequences for Bullying Behavior Bullying is viewed extremely seriously as it is a behavior which runs in direct opposition to the stated philosophy of the school. As such the school reserves the right to treat bullying as a disciplinary matter and is entitled to exercise the full range of sanctions available under the discipline policy including suspension and ultimately expulsion. That being said, all discipline at Saint Maur is conducted in a manner which is underpinned by the principles of restorative justice (‗who has been harmed‘ - and ‗how can it be put right?‘). Therefore, within the context of formal consequences - or perhaps even as an agreed alternative to these - the school may invite bullies to enter into restorative solutions. Other interventions such as an obligation to participate in community service or the requirement to attend counseling sessions may also be utilized in supporting the emotional learning of the bully. Students who support the acts of bullies either through verbal or non-verbal means are viewed to be responsible for bullying and will receive the consequences/interventions for this as appropriate. It is not acceptable to be a bystander at Saint Maur. Equally, it is recognized that it may be hard to intervene and so it is unlikely that bystanders would ever receive formal consequences for their lack of action. However, such students would be counseled as to how they might have acted differently to form a part of the solution.

To Parents The school welcomes parents during those times allocated or pre-arranged with the appropriate staff to visit the classrooms, view their child/ren‘s work, and discuss their child/ren‘s needs. Children require a level of freedom if they are to develop social skills, appropriate behavior, etc. In the school environment this is achieved under the guidance and direction of experienced school staff. It is counterproductive if the children perceive that they are in an environment whereby they are being constantly discussed and watched by their own or other children‘s parents. Please find the ‗Montessori Class Observation Procedure‘ in the Montessori Information Section.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG) All parents are automatically members of the PSG and pay an annual membership fee per family which is included in the school fees. The PSG Committee is nominated by the parents, and a chairperson/co-chairperson are elected. The Committee/ Chairperson/Co-chairperson meet with the School Head, or assigned administrator/s, to discuss various aspects of school-related matters which may range from parental concerns, suggestions, clarification on policies, etc. The Committee organizes parental participation in a wide-range of student, parent and community activities, and they encourage all parents to play an active role in the school, as such involvement impacts upon creating a positive environment which benefits the entire school community. Information on P.S.G. activities are published through the twice monthly general school Newsletters which are sent to families via electronic mail. Information on the unique Saint Maur International School 'Adult Enrichment' program, as well as on workshops, events, etc., appears in the Newsletters as well as on the school's website at www.stmaur.ac.jp

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT There are numerous opportunities for parents and community members to be actively involved in a variety of school events and activities, such as the Christmas Bazaar, the International Food Fair, Adult Enrichment Program, Co-curricular activities, International and Japanese Culture Days. We would also like to encourage parents who have had experience with substituting or would like to be trained as substitutes to contact the school. ―Substitution Application Forms‖ are available from the school office. Parents who have special talents in art, science, writing, dance, history or other areas are encouraged to contact the school so that those talents can be shared with the student body and staff of Saint Maur.

Resource for Parents The school keeps names of individual, outside professionals who can assist parents in dealing with various aspects of their children‘s lives. There are excellent resources for medical personnel and for professionals who can assist English-speaking or Japanese-speaking (or bi-cultural) families in the Yokohama and Tokyo areas. There are psychometrics who will test your child for various learning difficulties and there are psychologists, psychiatrists and family (or educational) counselors who will treat your association with complete confidentiality. 66

ADULT ENRICHMENT The Saint Maur Adult Enrichment Program consists of various classes, excursions and tours offered by parents (volunteers) who have children enrolled at Saint Maur, as well as classes offered by volunteers from the community, as a means of providing valuable learning opportunities, while at the same time clearly demonstrating to our children that education is an important life-long pursuit. Any parent who has a child enrolled at Saint Maur may join any of the many classes, tours, and excursions offered during the year. Community members wishing to attend "one-off" classes may do so provided there is space available. Community members wishing to participate in classes on a regular/weekly basis (as opposed to occasional "space available" basis) are kindly asked to contribute to our Adult Enrichment Program by volunteering to offer a class, tour or excursion. Arrangements can be made by contacting one of the Adult Enrichment Coordinators (contact info below). No charge is required to participate in any of the Adult Enrichment classes; however, when applicable, a small fee may be charged to cover the cost of materials, such as flowers for Ikebana classes, paper for origami/craft classes, ingredients for cooking classes, books, etc. The classes normally run from September to the end of April or mid-May. The Adult Enrichment Program booklet, which contains the schedule of classes for the current academic year, is available by the end of September; however sign-up sheets for a few "early start" classes can be found at the first PSG Coffee Morning in September, as well as on the Adult Enrichment bulletin board located on the first floor of the Montessori Building, next to the school store. Adult Enrichment classes provide participants a wonderful opportunity to benefit from the community. We hope that the shared experiences of participating in these classes will result in sharper minds, closer friendships, a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural and religious differences, and help us recognize the role we play as contributing members of a rapidly growing global community. Parking: We regret to inform participants that there is no parking available on campus. Please use public parking facilities or public transportation when coming to an Adult Enrichment class.

Other Workshops for Parents The school will, on occasion, run workshops ‗on-demand‘, intended to provide parents with up-to-date information on topics such as ‗Internet Safety‘, ‗Cyber Bullying‘ and topics which help parents provide a safe atmosphere for their children. These will be announced in the school Newsletter.

ALUMNI All graduates and former students are encouraged to become members of the Alumni Association. From time to time an alumni meeting is arranged and a general Christmas newsletter is sent to any alumni and former students throughout the world who keep the school up-to-date as to their whereabouts. Information on the Alumni Association may be acquired from the office. It is requested that alumni and former students send their e-mail addresses to alumni@stmaur.ac.jp.

NEWSLETTER Twice a month, (usually on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month,) a general school Newsletter is sent home electronically (to one email address per family which would be used for school correspondence). It is important that parents provide us with their updated email address by contacting both office@stmaur.ac.jp and newsletter@stmaur.ac.jp when their email address changes. It is very important that all parent read the Newsletter because it contains essential notice and information about events that have taken place or are about to take place. Additional circulars are distributed at other times should the need arise. The PSG (Parent Support Group) posts minutes of their meetings on the various PSG notice boards and they give some general information via the Newsletters.

SPECIAL EVENTS During the academic year the school holds special events such as Sports Day, Open House Day, and the annual Saint Maur International Food Fair which are also open to members of the general public. Information on such events is published in the twice monthly general school Newsletter. We ask that parents attend and get involved in as many activities and functions as possible as it is important for your child/ren to see that you are an active member of the school community and genuinely share an interest in their school life. Parents have an opportunity to contribute their time and talents through their involvement in such events as the International Day, Japanese Culture Day, Adult Enrichment Program and through various events sponsored by the Parent Support Group.

Annual International Food Fair The most important fund-raising and social event of the year is the annual Saint Maur International Food Fair which is open to the general public and always held on April 29 regardless of the day of the week on which the 29th falls. Although no classes take place on this day, all students and staff are required to attend and assist. A modified schedule for the day is published in advance, and all information leading up to this event is published in the school Newsletters.

This is the only event for which the school expects all parents to assist. The proceeds raised go towards curriculum expansion, facility development, or a specific targeted purpose to benefit the school. From the sale of the raffle tickets, which is a section of this mammoth event, a contribution is made to a designated charity supported by the school. (In the event the 29th of April falls on a required religious observance day, a special exemption to attend may be granted; however, the exemption is given with the understanding that the student will assist where needed prior to or after the event. The 29th is a Japanese national holiday.)

Parent Open-House Day Each year there is one Open House Day at Saint Maur when parents and the general public are invited to come to the school and visit the classrooms. Annual Sports Day This day is set aside in the fall for Grades 1 – 12 so that classes and individuals can compete in a variety of events. Parents are invited to attend and participate in some of the events. International Day Each autumn, Saint Maur celebrates the cultural diversity of its students and of the world with International Day. This week includes art displays, music and drama performances, international food, language lessons, lectures and discussions, video programs, workshops, international topics and costume parades. Students and staff are encouraged to wear national costumes. Guest artists representing diverse cultures are frequently invited to give performances at the school in order to enrich the program. The overall purpose of the International Day is to broaden the horizons of students and teachers, and to help them feel part of a global environment. Each year one region of the world is chosen as the particular focus. In recent years Africa, the Middle East, Spanish-speaking countries, South Asia and Southeast Asia have been the center of attention.

Japanese Culture Day The purpose of Japanese Culture Day is to encourage the students to learn about and experience Japanese events and culture. It is a valuable opportunity for both expatriate and Japanese students to acquire an appreciation of Japan‘s customs and surroundings. On this culture day the students are encouraged to dress in Japanese- style clothing. Masters of traditional Japanese arts, such as ‗koto‘ and ‗taiko‘ playing, ‗ikebana‘ (flower arrangement), ‗shodo‘ (brush calligraphy) and tea ceremony have in the past been invited to share their expertise. Students are sometimes divided into several groups, to enable them to participate in a variety of events, such as Japanese games, singing, Sumo, karate, kendo, calligraphy, origami, and cooking.

MONTESSORI INFORMATION Admission Children who have turned 2 1/2 are eligible to apply for entry into our Montessori half-day, or extended full-day program. As no evaluation is given, acceptance into the program is based upon the understanding that the child is able to use the bathroom independently and ready to function within a classroom situation. If after an appropriate settling-in period, the staff deems that the child is not adjusting to the academic or social life of the school, and is obviously not ready for schooling he/she may be placed on a modified schedule. In some rare cases, a child may be required to withdraw from the program until such a time when it is deemed, by the staff, that he/she is ready and would benefit from the program. Acceptance into our Montessori program does not make a student automatically eligible to transit into the elementary section of our school. Students who turn six by October 30, may be considered for entry into our first grade program; however, through an evaluation process, which will include a teacher review, they must demonstrate that they: -

have attained an age-appropriate level of maturity; can read and comprehend simple sentences; can follow group direction, and implement such directions with the minimum amount of teacher assistance; can complete age-appropriate tasks within a given reasonable time frame; have acquired age-appropriate social skills.

**Special circumstances may be considered should a student not demonstrate all of the above expectations. The final decision in regard to placement is made by the school administration. Please note that a student who is enrolled in the full-day program, but is required by the school to adjust his/her schedule to a half-day, will be billed for the half-day program. In the event a student is enrolled in a half-day program, and the school modifies the program to a limited number of hours, no adjustment in the fees can be made. Should the school, for some severe reason, require a student to completely withdraw, the school tuition portion of the school fees will be prorated; however, no other fees, e.g. entrance fee, building/maintenance, fee, etc., will be reimbursed.

Attendance Each child must be accompanied by an adult when entering or leaving the school. If an adult other than the designated adult must pick up the child, the teacher must be informed in writing. In an emergency the parent/guardian should inform the office by telephone or by fax. Please take the time to inform your child if there is to be a change in pick-up arrangements. Children can enter the Montessori halls outside the classrooms at 8:10 a.m. Supervision will begin at 8:15 a.m. when a staff member will escort the children up to the roof playground, or in case of inclement weather, into the classroom or one of the recreation halls. If the children are in the halls, rather than on the roof playground between 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., they should be quiet and supervised by an adult. Please follow the note the following 4 categories for our attendance procedure: 

Present—the child will be marked present if he/she is in the classroom at 8:30 a.m.

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Absent—the child will be marked absent if he/she is not in the classroom at 8:30 a.m. when attendance is taken. The absence will be changed to tardy when he/she arrives late.

If the child is absent, parents must  call the school office (045-641-5751) before 8:30 a.m.  have a written note (no smaller than A5) for the teacher upon the child‘s return. There are absentee forms on the Montesssori bulletin board, if you prefer to use them. If a child is absent for more than 5 consecutive days with an illness, a note from the doctor must be obtained. If parents know the child will be away (vacation, attending business with parents, etc.), a note stating the dates he/she will be out can be given to the teachers in advance.

MONTESSORI ABSENCE FORM

Child’s Name:_______________ Child’s Class:_______________ Date(s) of Absence: __________ Reason: _____ illness— _____ trip _____ family business _____ others: Parent’s Signature:___________ Date: __________________

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Tardy—the child will be marked tardy if he/she arrives after 8:30 a.m. Any child arriving after the gates are locked must go to the Reception Office for a tardy slip. Once the gates are locked at 8:30 a.m., the main gate (by the office) will be the only gate that can be opened by the receptionist. Please be on time!!

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Early Release—the child will be marked with early release if he/she goes home before dismissal time. In the event your child becomes sick during school time and is asked to be picked up, has to go home for a doctor‘s appointment or for family business, parents must stop by the Reception Office to obtain an early release slip to hand to the teacher. This is only to make sure your child is accounted for should an emergency occur.

Dismissal times are at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Because teachers have other duties it is essential that children be picked up promptly by an adult. After the children have been officially released by the teacher we request that they not attempt to re-enter the building until after 3:20, as other classes, many of which take place in the Montessori Upper and Lower Recreation Halls, as well as in classrooms, are still in progress.

Dress Code Saint Maur Montessori School smocks are worn by all the Montessori children. These can be purchased at the school store which is located in the Montessori building. All smocks should be labeled on the back with the child‘s name. (Please use, if possible, lower case letters except for the initial capital.) Also parents are welcome to put picture patches (non-violent in character) on the smock to assist the child to recognize the smock as being his/hers. The smocks are sent home on the last day of the week to be washed, ironed, or repaired. Soft-soled slip-on shoes are required for indoor use. We highly discourage any ties or laces on shoes until the child is capable of fastening them without help from an adult. Shoes will be left in each child‘s shoe box (cubby hole), together with a clearly labeled full change of clothes. The change of clothes should include a shirt, pants, underpants and socks. The extra clothes will be updated for size and season twice a year; in the winter and again in the spring. As the children spend time outside, it is advisable that they bring sweaters or jackets to school. For sunny days hats are recommended. Part of the Montessori system is to encourage children to take care of their own needs; therefore, simple clothing that the child can manage easily is required, e.g., pants with elastic waists and simple belts. Dressy clothing tends to inhibit the child in school activities and, therefore, would be inappropriate.

Discipline The Montessori teacher and staff respond to each child‘s individual needs and meet them in a constructive way. We stress the positive and minimize the negative. It is a rarity to hear a teacher use words like, ―no, not, can‘t, don‘t, shouldn‘t‖. The child is free to move about the classroom, to talk to the other children, to work with any equipment he/she has been taught to use, or to ask the teacher to introduce new material to him/her. The rules are few and clearly presented. Each child is to respect him/herself, respect others and respect the environment. Seldom do discipline problems occur in a Montessori classroom as the prepared environment encourages the discovering and sharing of knowledge within a mixed-aged classroom which results in constructive role modeling between and among the children.

Classroom Observations The Montessori classroom is an exciting learning environment for the young child. Throughout the school year, parents are welcome, by appointment, to observe a Montessori class. The importance of observation cannot be stressed enough. It is only through seeing the children interacting with their peers, environment and adults that you can come to understand the benefits of the program as well as the benefits of having children of mixed-ages together. Our Montessori classrooms are open to parents, relatives, and visitors from the first week of November. Although we welcome observations, in order to decrease the possibility of the children/teachers being distracted, we do ask that the observers take note of the following guidelines: - sit in the yellow observer‘s chair which is usually located by the door. Try to be as still as possible avoiding eye contact or conversation with the children. - if a child speaks to you, answer briefly and quietly; - jot down questions and specific observations you may have during the course of your stay to discuss with the teacher later. On advertised ‗Open House Day‘, parents, friends and the general public are invited to see the school functioning; however, the Montessori teachers do not consider ‗Open House Days‘ as being the best observation day as the children are automatically distracted by the number of visitors entering and leaving the classroom. Taking videos or photographs of any kind is prohibited in the classroom or on campus without authorization from the administration. An exception to this rule is when parents are invited to take photographs at special occasions, such as Sports Day, International and Japanese Culture Days and concerts.

Conferences Close contact between the parents and the teacher is beneficial to the development of the child. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice yearly. However, please feel free to make appointments for extra conferences if there is a need or desire. Written evaluations on each child are distributed in February and June.

General Information As part of the Practical Life activity, children can choose to have snack (cookies or osenbei (Japanese rice crackers) daily at any time. Children can also choose to ―work on‖ other food preparation activities such as slicing boiled eggs, cutting vegetables, making toast, etc. which they then share with others.

Lunch Program Children attending the full-day program will eat lunch in their classrooms. They may bring their own lunches or participate in the hot lunch program every day or on selected days. These lunches will be packed in obento boxes and delivered to the classrooms. Milk or juice can be purchased before school from the machine in the Montessori Upper Recreation Hall and put in the child‘s lunch box. Packed lunches should be simple and nutritious. As we teach the children about healthy eating habits we encourage them to have fruit and vegetables rather than sweets and candy. . As it is difficult for small children to cope with lunches packed in paper or plastic bags, we recommend a lunch box or bag which should be clearly labeled with the child‘s name. Children should bring a cloth place mat which will be left at school and washed weekly and a toothbrush and cup (no toothpaste).

Celebrating Birthdays Birthdays are very important to young children. We would like to help the children celebrate their birthdays in a meaningful way. Please notify the teacher a few days in advance who will inform you as to how birthdays are celebrated in your child‘s class. Parents may bring simple refreshments, cookies, fruit and/or juice. Please be sensitive to the fact that some children have allergies towards certain kinds of foods. We ask parents to bring photographs of their child at different stages of their development. Such photographs help a teacher to talk about the growth of a child. Please refrain from exchanging individual gifts at school, e.g. party hats, balloons, especially wrapped treats, etc. We also ask that invitations not be handed to children or their parents on campus. Please be sensitive to the feelings of others and take care to avoid causing hurt feelings through exclusion.

Toys We discourage the children from bringing toys or candy to school since they can be lost or broken as well as be the cause of distraction to others. Your child may bring something to be shared with the class, such as books, CDs, photographs and special ―finds‖, (earth treasures), on his/her Show-and-Tell day. Of course materials which are appropriate to the area of study in the child‘s classroom are most welcome.

Playground Rules and Safety Our playground is open to the Montessori children for recreation before and after school; however, children must always be supervised by an adult at all times. The supervising adult is responsible for his/her child after the 12:00 or 3:00 dismissal. For the safety of the children, we ask that the following rules be observed: CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO: - play on the matted area, and not go behind the vending machine, the shed, the poles in front of Futaba (Japanese school), or on the Futaba stairs. - Must leave the playgroun by 4:30p.m. - only use the playground equipment according to rules they have been instructed to follow, such as only going down the slide sitting on their bottoms or hanging and holding on to the bars with two hands. - play peacefully—never getting on top of each other and playing roughly, never using their hands or feet in an unpleasant way (pulling, pushing, hitting, kicking, etc.).

- respect other children. - respect adults—especially if they have been asked to do something (reinforcing a rule, etc). - respect their own parents—listening to family rules (eg. time to go home) and school rules (eg. Speaking English/French with each other). - stay close to their own parents (talking distance) while playing. - place backpacks and lunch bags on the side ledge so that children can be responsible for their own belongings. They must carry their own things. - stay out of the Montessori building unless they are using the restroom or their parents are inside. - Walk, not run, inside the school building. PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO: - SPEAK ENGLISH/FRENCH to their child(ren), to their child(ren)‘s friends and to other parents while on school grounds. The only exception we have is for grandparents or babysitters who cannot speak or understand English. - stay within talking distance of their child(ren)—if their child(ren) is/are outside, then the parents must stay outside. If they are inside, the parents must stay inside with them. - supervise their child(ren) at all times, and see that they are following the playground rules. - see that their children are being gentle with their friends and the playground equipment. We are raising peacemakers. - respect the children by being aware of their presence and what they are doing. Parents are asked to talk to the children who are disrespectful of the playground rules, and refrain from getting so engrossed in their conversation that they are forgetful of the presence of their child(ren). Unless families are waiting for siblings in other supervised activities, all Montessori children should be off the playground by 3:30 p.m, when the Recreation Area closes as a parking area. The Montessori staff do their utmost to keep the environment peaceful and safe. We need your cooperation to make this happen. If we see that the above rules are being violated, we will be taking action, such as asking families to leave immediately, closing the playground after dismissal for free play, etc. Cooperation is asked from each individual for the playground to be a pleasant place to play and socialize.

Keeping Informed The Montessori publishes a monthly Montessori Newsletter which is sent electronically to all Montessori families. The Montessori Newsletter has four sections: 1. Important Dates to Remember 2. General Information 3. A Little Montessori Knowledge 4. Class News We hope these sections will keep you informed about your child‘s school life. A copy of the Newsletter is also posted on the Montessori bulletin board which is situated by the water fountain on the first floor. Be sure to check regularly the Montessori bulletin board for up-dated information. All parents will also receive a twice monthly general Newsletter.

Juku and Other After-School Activities As the school day is long enough for the children, we ask parents not to enroll their child(ren) in any kind of academic programs after school. Swimming, ballet, sports, etc., including the clubs we offer at Saint Maur, which develop the child‘s creative mind and body, are acceptable as long as the time spent for them is within reason. Children should be able to enjoy their time away from school in a relaxing environment rather than a stressful one. When parents chose Saint Maur for their child(ren), they chose it for a reason. Perhaps it was the Montessori system or the Saint Maur philosophy in general. Perhaps they were opposed to the Japanese school system. The ―Juku‖ system is a part of the Japanese school system. It goes against the quality education and the Montessori philosophy we offer at Saint Maur. The Saint Maur Montessori, compared to the traditional Kindergarten education, is a unique system that provides the children with quality education which helps them acquire a love of learning. Often these ―Jukus‖, such as Kumon, and tutors drill the children with information, use workbooks and most often do not allow or encourage them to discover and seek knowledge through the development of critical thinking and analytic skills. In order not to confuse the child, we ask parents to refrain from enrolling their child(ren) in such academically-oriented programs. If your child is already enrolled, we would like to request that he/she be withdrawn from the program as soon as possible. At Saint Maur, we provide the children with a good Language Arts program that will enrich and enhance their knowledge of the English language. Children learn best from playing with English-speaking children of the same age-group and listening to grown-ups model the spoken language. Stories (reading to the children and asking questions about what was read to them), CDs, DVDs (not an overload) and games are some good ways in which children can pick up English. Leave the academic learning to us! Although we understand that many non-English speaking parents want to provide their child(ren) with good English skills by hiring special tutors or outside help, the children may experience mental burn-out at a very young and sensitive age. We also find that many Japanese parents want to have their children keep up the Japanese language (reading, writing, and speaking skills); however, they should remember that they have freely elected to place their child(ren) in a system which utilizes English as its medium of instruction. If a child is to succeed in meeting the demands of the curriculum, parents need to be totally committed to following the guidelines of the school.

FRENCH SCHOOL Overall View of the establishment of the French School The overall plan is to gradually develop, over a period of time, a program conducted through the medium of French from K-12.

STAGE 1 Montessori - French-speaking children from age 2 Â˝ through 5+ will enter the regular Montessori program as they presently do, which is conducted through the medium of English. - If Montessori applicants are pre-first grade age, arrangements will be made for them to receive some tutoring through the medium of French for a prescribed time per week to prepare them in basic age-appropriate skills in reading, writing and arithmetic for readiness to enter the first grade of the French Section the following academic year. (In general students must turn six by December 31 to be eligible to enter the first grade program.) Elementary School: Grades 1-5 - Full-time qualified French teacher will teach the core subjects to students of mixed ages and abilities in a classroom established for this purpose. - Students from the French Section may be able to join their peers in the International Section for some non-core subjects such as, music and physical education. After-School extracurricular Activities - Students from the French Section will be able to participate in those after-school activities which do not require an age-appropriate level of English. The overall French Section program is designed to enable the students to receive instruction in the core subjects so that their overall education through the medium of the French language is not disrupted. Through participation in non-core subjects and after-school extra-curricular activities, the students should acquire sufficient English language skills to enable them to function and integrate into the school and wider international community which shares English as its common language. Depending upon numbers, availability of staffing, etc., students in the French Section will receive English language support. STAGE 2 Grades 6-12 (No specific date has been set for further development at this time.) Depending upon numbers and room availability, the school will consider extending its French Section over a period of time to accommodate in stages a French Middle School and High School Section, which would be staffed by an individual who will assist students with on-line and distance learning. Prior to such a program being offered, a review of the previous stages will take place along with an evaluation of the present and future program, facility needs, etc.

Montessori Entry Eligibility Children who are eligible by age to enter our Montessori program do so with the understanding that they are ready for formal schooling, and under the terms and conditions stated in our Student-Parent Handbook. The same terms and conditions for entry into the regular Montessori program, conducted through the medium of English, apply to those who will transit into the French Section at the appropriate age. Montessori Entry -

students who have turned 2 Â˝ and are basically toilet trained; students aged 2 Â˝ -3 may elect to participate in the half day program, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; students who are 2 Â˝ -3 may elect to remain in the extended day program, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m; students who are four or five are eligible to enter the full-day program if it is deemed that they are ready to do so.

Please Note: If it is deemed that a child is not ready for formal schooling, the school may modify the schedule being offered, so that the child can gradually be introduced into the program. First Grade Entry Eligibility Students who have turned six by December 31 are eligible to apply for entry into the French Section first grade program. Students who are enrolled in our Montessori program and are pre-first grade age, will receive about five periods of French per week to prepare them for entry into the first grade the following academic year. Important Notice: It should be noted that the school does not have the resources or expertise to deal with students who have emotional problems, certain disabilities, or who demonstrate consistent disruptive behavior. Students are accepted with the understanding that they are able to follow the regular curriculum offered, and possess age-appropriate academic and social skills. After a period of adjustment, should it be deemed that a student is taking a substantial amount of teacher or administrative time away from others, the school has the right to require him/her to withdraw. In such a rare case, the tuition portion of fees may be prorated, but all other fees will not be reimbursed.

SECTION FRANÇAIS Vue générale pour la création et l‘implantation de la section française à Yokohama. L‘idée d‘ensemble, est de créer à terme au sein de l‘école de Saint Maur, une possibilité d‘éducation en langue française pour les enfants depuis la maternelle jusqu‘au lycée. 1ère Etape Maternelle : - Les enfants parlant français et âgés de 2 ½ à 5+ seront pris en charge par la maternelle existante en anglais. -

Pour les enfants en grande section de maternelle, des arrangements seront mis en place pour leur permettre de suivre des cours de français pour un nombre déterminé d‘heures par semaine, afin de les préparer au CP, possédant les bases pour la lecture et l‘écriture ainsi que les mathématiques correspondants à leur âge. (En général, les élèves doivent être âgés de six ans au 31 décembre de l‘année, pour être acceptés au CP).

Primaire (du CP au CM2) -

Professeur des Ecoles engagé à temps complet, donnera les leçons sur les matières principales aux élèves dans une classe d‘âge et de niveau groupée, spécialement aménagée. Les élèves de la Section Française pourront se joindre aux élèves du même âge de la Section Internationale pour les autres matières comme la musique, l‘art et l‘éducation physique.

Activités parascolaires - Les élèves de la section française pourront participer aux activités ne nécessitant pas nécessairement de connaissances en anglais pour leur âge. La section française dans son ensemble est conçue pour permettre aux enfants français de suivre les mêmes programmes dans les matières principales et leur permettre de suivre et continuer le cursus français dans son ensemble. Par la participation aux sujets non-essentiels et aux activités extrascolaires, les élèves devraient être en mesure d‘apprendre l‘anglais, leur permettant de s‘intégrer dans le reste de l‘école et dans une plus large communauté internationale. En fonction du nombre d‘inscrits et des ressources humaines etc., les élèves de la section française pourront recevoir des leçons d‘anglais en support. 2ème Etape Secondaire de la sixième au Lycée (Pas de dates spécifique n‘a encore été fixée pour ce développent à cette heure, avril 2007) En fonction du nombre d‘inscrits et de la disponibilité des locaux, l‘école considérera à terme, l‘extension possible de la Section Française pour tout le secondaire (Collège et Lycée). Le nombre d‘inscrits définira la création de classes ou de sections d‘études à distance administrées par le CNED. A chacune de ces étapes, une évaluation des programmes présents et futurs sera faite, prenant en compte, l‘expérience acquise, les besoins immobiliers, les ressources humaines, etc.…

Conditions d‘éligibilité pour les élèves de maternelle (Montessori) Les enfants qui rentrent dans le système Montessori, le font en connaissance du principe qu‘ils sont prêts à recevoir une éducation formelle, selon les termes et conditions mentionnés dans le livret en anglais « Montessori/Student-Parent Handbook ». Les mêmes termes et conditions pour l‘acceptation dans le système Montessori, instruit en anglais, s‘appliquent pour ceux qui transfèrent dans la section française à l‘âge requis. Entrée au Montessori : - Elèves ayant deux ans et demi (2 ½) révolus et « propres ». - Les élèves entre deux ans et demi (2 ½) et trois ans (3) peuvent demander à participer au programme de demi-journée, de 08:30 à midi. - Les élèves entre deux ans et demi (2 ½) et trois ans (3) peuvent demander à participer au programme de la journée complète de 08:30 à 15:00. - Les élèves entre quatre (4) et cinq ans (5) peuvent demander à être dans le programme de la journée complète s‘ils sont déclarés prêts. A Noter : S‘il est établi que l‘enfant n‘est pas prêt à recevoir une éducation formelle, l‘école peut modifier l‘emploi du temps offert afin de permettre d‘introduire graduellement l‘enfant au programme. Conditions d‘éligibilité pour les élèves du CP Les élèves de 6 ans révolus au 31 décembre sont éligibles pour entrer au Cours Préparatoire de la Section Française. Les élèves en équivalence de Grande Section de maternelle dans le système Montessori, recevront environs cinq périodes d‘apprentissage du français par semaine pour les préparer au CP de l‘année académique suivante. Note importante :Il est important de noter que l‘école n‘est pas équipée ou formée pour recevoir des enfants avec des difficultés émotionnelles, certains handicaps, ou qui font preuve d‘attitudes et comportements régulièrement gênants dans la classe et pour lequel l‘école ne peut répondre d‘une façon adaptée. Les élèves sont acceptés sous la condition d‘être capables de suivre le cursus offert, et possédant les qualités académiques et sociales adaptées pour leur âge. Apres une période d‘ajustement, l‘école se réserve le droit de demander à l‘élève de se retirer des cours, si cet élève est considéré comme prenant trop de temps des professeurs ou de l‘école, qui pourrait être consacré aux autres élèves. Dans ces cas rares, les frais de scolarité pourraient être remboursés au prorata, à l‘exception de tous les autres frais. *** Si pour une raison quelconque un élève souhaite transférer du programme de la Section Française au programme de la Section Internationale, les critères usuels en vigueur pour l‘éligibilité dans le système international s‘appliqueront, ainsi que tous les autres termes et conditions qui pourraient différer de ceux de la Section Française.

JAPANESE LAW It is the responsibility of every family and individual living in Japan, regardless of nationality, to learn and observe the laws, customs, and manners of the country. Parents and students who have questions about specific matters are welcome to ask the school for advice. For example, students in Japan are expected to make school and studying their prime responsibility. It is not customary in Japan for high school students, even those over the age of 16, to take part-time jobs during school term times, although this does not rule out informal jobs such as baby-sitting. Saint Maur High School students are expected to return home directly after their school activities end, rather than to remain ―hanging around‖ in school uniform. The same applies to video-game centers. In addition, pachinko parlors and other establishments permitting legalized gambling, are strictly off-limits for all children under 18. For families moving to Japan from other countries, there is often an understandable and inevitable (although usually temporary) culture shock. Parents can make the transition to a new country and a new school much easier for their children by their own attitudes. It is important for parents to set a good example by taking a positive attitude toward the move to Japan and point out all the opportunities available in Japan. Parents should endeavor from the beginning to learn and use Japanese, to travel with their children around various parts of Japan and to take advantage of every chance that living here affords them in order to foster a positive attitude amongst their children. We hope that parents will take the attitude that ―Things Japanese‖ are not necessarily ―bad‖ or ―inferior‖ to things and processes in their respective home countries, but, rather, that they are different. Such an outlook will produce a wholesome attitude in their children. It should be noted by parents and students that in Japan, school administrators are usually notified by the police and questioned in regard to offenses that are incurred by students of their respective schools. So then administrators DO have responsibility for the behavior and actions of students outside of school. It should also be noted that even those behaviors not specifically covered by legal terms, but which reflect very negatively upon or embarrass Saint Maur International School, especially when a student is in uniform, will be dealt with in a most severe manner.

日本の義務教育について文部科学省は日本国民に、義務教育終了の年齢までは規定の日本教育に従うよう要求しています。しかし日本人生徒の中には親の海外駐在等の理由でそれができない立場の者もおりますので、地方自治体は文部省のこの方針実施に柔軟な姿勢を見せています。私共は日本国民に対して、可能であるなら日本の教育を受けるよう奨励しています。というのも、日本人社会の一員となり同市民に受けいられるには、日本の言語、文化、社会、自国に関する必要充分な知識を熟練習得することが重要だと考えるからです。その生徒の置かれた状況等により、すべての日本人にとって必ずしも日本教育が妥当な訳ではない点を鑑み、本校の基準と学習上の必要条件を満たしている日本人生徒であれば、本校に受け入れる可能性はあります。これらは入学願書、入学条件の関連事項として明確に記載されています。サンモール・インターナショナル・スクールに入学した日本人生徒は以下の点を理解し、これらを承認しているものとします。まず、カリキュラムはすべて‖英語―を媒体として行われること、その上英語の水準と本校のカリキュラム推進を維持する為に、日本語と日本文化の授業には限られた予算と時間しか割り当てられないこと、たとえ本校の日本語カリキュラムの質を向上させるべく努力をしても、慨して日本語の授業は第一あるいは第二外国語として扱われているのが現状であるということ。私共は二ヶ国語教育を実施している訳ではありませんし、実際日本の学校と同水準の日本語を教えている訳でもありません。しかしながら本校ではこの限界内においてではありますが、全校生徒（国籍は問わず）に対し、日本語及び日本文化を学ぶことを奨励しております。これは生徒達が在住している国、日本についてより理解を深めることになるでしょう。サンモール・インターナショナル・スクールの卒業証書を取得すると日本の大学を受験することが認められております。しかし、一般的に言って、これら志願者は、正規の日本の学校に通学していた生徒と同様の入学試験を受けることが要求されます。従って彼らと同水準の日本語力を身につけていなければならないということになります。

支援について本校は教育プログラムの質を保証し、また学校の維持・管理等の運用コストを満たすために、その資金をすべて学費収入に依存していますので、残念ながら財政支援をする立場にはありません。保護者の皆様は（当校に子供を入学させる前に）私立の国際学校教育を子供に受けさせるにあたって生じる長期間の学費支払を継続できるかどうかを現実問題として慎重にご検討ください。学校理事会は授業料を学校運営に即するように教育費の値上げを最小限にとどめるよう最善をつくしておりますが、試験料など外部機関から適用される料金の値上げについてはそれを補助するためにその都度、授業料を引き上げられる可能性があります。保護者の皆様が支払いを怠ったことにより、生徒が学校から退学を求められたり、通知表を受け取れないなどという多大な影響を受けることはまことに残念ではありますが、当校といたしましても、学校自体の財政的責務を果たし、長期の財政安定を確保する義務がありますので、この点につきご理解頂きますようお願いいたします。当校といたしましてもこのような事態は甚だ遺憾ではありますが、これは保護者が、子供達、学校に対して義務を怠り、責任を果たさないことによって生じた結果であるということをご了承いただきたくお願い申し上げます。 81

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive. If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with jealousy, he learns what envy is. If a child lives with shame, he learns to be guilty. If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative. If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love. If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself. If a child lives with recognition, he learns that it is good to have a goal. If a child lives with sharing, he learns what truth and justice are. If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him. If a child lives with friendliness, he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live. If you live with serenity, your child will live with peace of mind

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