1. The class year 2008-2009 began on Sept. 6

2. New registrations are still accepted for the certain grades. Please inquire the school office for details.

                                                                                 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#1 or 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 2008-2009)

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: $220 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 the Class Year 2008-2009

    Sept. 06   First day of class / Registration
    Sept. 13     
    Sept. 20       
    Sept. 27   
   
    Oct. 04    
    Oct. 11     
    Oct. 18             
    Oct. 25     
 
    Nov. 01
    Nov. 08    Class Picture
    Nov. 15
    Nov. 22
    Nov. 29    No School / Thanksgiving Holiday    

    Dec. 06
    Dec. 13     
    Dec. 20   Report Cards I
    Dec. 27   Winter Break

2009    
    Jan. 03   Winter Break
    Jan. 10   Classes Resume
    Jan. 17
    Jan. 24
    Jan. 31

    Feb. 07   
    Feb. 14    No School / Presidents' Day Holiday
    Feb. 21    
    Feb. 28

    Mar. 07    
    Mar. 14
    Mar. 21
    Mar. 28   Credit Test

    Apr. 04    
    Apr. 11   Report Cards II
    Apr. 18   No School / Hanamatsuri Festival
    Apr. 25

    May 02   Sports Day
    May 09
    May 16
    May 23   No School / Memorial Day
    May 30   New Registration

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