909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim Ca 92804, (714) 826-2675

April 21, 2008

1. We would like to thank all the parents and students who volunteered with measuring dry ingredients, working in the Dango booth and chow mein preparation last weekends Hanamatsuri Bazaar. With all of your help and hard work Hanamatsuri was another huge success. We greatly appreciate all of your help and dedication. 

2. Re-registration forms were passed out to the students today. Please check whether or not your child will be re-registering for Japanese School next year. Parents/Guardians must sign the form and return it to your child's teacher by May 17th , 2007. If your child/children will be returning next year, it is important that you also complete the bottom section of the form. 

3. Undoka will be held on May 10th at OCJS. Please mark your calendars. Family members are invited to attend the fun filled day! 

4. School will be closed on May 24th in observance of Memorial Day. Class will resume on Saturday, May 31st. 

5. Registration for NEW/TRANSFERRING students will be on Saturday, May 31st from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Please tell relatives and friends who may be interested in registering. 

                                                                                 Rev. Akio Miyaji, Principal 

Electronic Devices and Drop-off/Pick-up :

1. Students are not permitted to bring any electronic devices (i.e. ipod, Gameboy, lap top, etc.) to class. Should your child bring these items to school, Japanese school is not liable for any broken, stolen, or misplaced items. 

2. When dropping off or picking up students, please enter through the northeast gate, then proceed in one direction toward the drop off area. There are two exits out of the parking lot: the southeast exit (to Dale Ave.) and the southwest exit (to Ball Road). The new exit on the southwest end of the new parking lot will be open before and after school. It will be closed during school hours. Only right turn is permitted out of this exit. 

We understand the rush to drop off your child(ren) on time for Japanese School, but due to heavy traffic congestions, please do not double park when dropping off or picking up your child(ren). We ask that you keep traffic at a continuous flow and park in a marked parking spot until your child(ren) are ready. There is additional parking and a exit on the Ball Road side. 

    Should teachers need volunteer in their classrooms or if you wish to observe the class, please follow the procedure:

    a. Find out from the classroom teacher when they need help in the class.
    b. Check with the office when it will be convenient to observe the class.
    c. Stop by the office to sign in and pick up the volunteer/visitor tag.
    d. Stop by the office to check in and return the tag when done.

    Please remember to inform your child's teacher in advance if you know your child will be absent from school the following week or needs to leave school early. In case of unexpected absences, please call the office so we can inform the teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements for someone to pick up their homework or to provide teacher with a self-addressed stamped envelope so homework can be mailed to them. 

    Please read "Emergency Medical Consent Form" carefully, select one of the two options, sign under either Section#1or Section#2 (please do not sign both) and return the form to your child's teacher as soon as possible. During the year, should it become necessary to provide emergency medical care for your child, we will follow your instruction as indicated on the form, Your child's teacher should be informed immediately of any changes on the emergency form. 

About Orange County Japanese School:

Orange County Japanese School holds classes on Saturdays from September to July.  Japanese language classes, kindergarten through 12th grade, and beginner, intermediate and advance classes (for upper grade students) are offered. Registration is open for all grades throughout the year.  Please call for more information: (714) 826-2675

Students may be able to earn accreditation for public high school language credits for grades 9th through 12th, pending specific school district approval.

Class periods are 8:30 am to noon.  The class day is broken down into 4 class periods with 3 ten minutes recesses.  The school year consists of three semesters with report cards are given out at the end of each session.  There are about 38 school days with a total of 152 hours of instructions during the year. 

Parents are asked to report absences, late arrivals or early dismissals to the Japanese School office by calling (714) 826-2675.  Absent students can have their homework mailed home if the student has a Self Address Stamped Envelope on file with the teacher.

Cultural events are also presented periodically throughout the school year.

Registration fee and Tuition: (for school year 2007-2008)

New students registration fee, payable at the time of registration, is $50.

Grades 1 - 12:
                    $   200   per trimester for one student
                    $   360   per trimester for two family members
                    $   525   per trimester for three family members
                    
Kindergarten:   $ per trimester per student.  Snacks are provided for the Kindergarten class only.

Students can purchase workbooks and textbooks for all grades which are available from the school.

Calendar of Class Dates for the class year 2007 - 2008.

    Sept.   8    First day of class /Registration
    Sept. 15     
    Sept. 22      
    Sept. 29   
   
    Oct. 06    Class Picture
    Oct. 13    
    Oct. 20            
    Oct. 27    
 
    Nov. 03
    Nov. 10    
    Nov. 17   
    Nov. 24    No School / Thanksgiving Holiday    

    Dec. 01
    Dec. 08    
    Dec. 15    Report Cards
    Dec. 22    Winter Vacation
    Dec. 29    Winter Vacation
2006    
    Jan. 05    Classes resume
    Jan. 12
    Jan. 19
    Jan. 26

    Feb. 02   
    Feb. 09   
    Feb. 16     No School / Presidents' Day Holiday
    Feb. 23

    Mar. 01    
    Mar. 08
    Mar. 15
    Mar. 22    Credit Test? 
    Mar. 29

    Apr. 05    Report Cards
    Apr. 12    No School / Hanamatsuri Festival   
    Apr. 19   
    Apr. 26

    May 03      
    May 10    Sports Day?
    May 17
    May 24    No School / Memorial Day
    May 31    Registration

    June 07
    June 14
    June 21       
    June 28
    
    July 05    No School / Independence Day Holiday  
    July 12
    July 19    School Day - Obon Festival
    July 26    Graduation Day  8:30 am to 11:00 am  
                                Report Cards

    *Classes are held regularly unless otherwise specified.
    *Anybody with interest is welcome to attend cultural events.