Yokohama Christian School (YCS) es, por diseño, una pequeña escuela internacional cristiana para niños desde preescolar hasta la primaria. Formamos a los estudiantes para que desarrollen su potencial dado por Dios, tanto espiritual como académicamente. Ofrecemos una educación cristiana y clásica utilizando una variedad de materiales y métodos, incluido el currículo de la Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), en inglés. Fomentamos una cosmovisión bíblica y proporcionamos un entorno educativo estimulante. Nuestras clases van de los 2 a los 11 años (desde preescolar hasta el grado 5). Las clases son de edades mixtas, con un grupo de Primaria Inferior (K–2) y otro de Primaria Superior (3–5).
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Sí
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Yes, our school has a screening process for all ages that is age appropriate. For children from pre-k to grade 5 an academic assessment is given to determine if YCS is a good fit.
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
For kindergarten and elementary aged students, a literacy and mathematics assessment is given to students to determine whether they are at grade level.
For preschool students, we look for school readiness and the classroom teachers meet with students to evaluate general milestones of each potential student.
Detalles
Política de Género
co-ed
Internado
No
Dirección
Yokohama Christian School
66-2 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa
231-0862 Japan
Certain classes may have waiting lists, while others do not. Please inquire directly for more information.
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
We have a rolling registration as long as there are seats open in the classrooms. With a few exceptions, in-take for new students is at the beginning of the school year or the beginning of semester 2.
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
School begins promptly at 8:30am.
Hora de salida del colegio
School ends for the Seeds (2 year old class) at 12:30pm, after school care is available to extend the school day. Formalized teaching ends at 12:30pm.
The Sprouts (3 and 4 year old class) finishes at 2:30pm. Extended care until 3:30pm is available as well.
Kindergarten and elementary students finish at 3:00pm. After school clubs and after school care is available depending on the grade of the child.
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
Currently YCS provides an After School Care program. After school care is available for 2 year old class students from 12:30pm until 3:30pm. For all other classes, there is after school care from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Extended After School Care is also available from 3:30pm to 5pm. Extended After School Care is opened when there is enough interest, we must have 4 students signed up to open this section.
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Not at this time. Good local train and bus transportation is available, thus the need for bus service is diminished.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Most students bring a lunch packed at home. Cezar's Kitchen, the meal service at Saint Maur International School, provides both adult and child bento for YCS. This service includes a vegetarian option. YCS has a strict no tree nut policy in lunches that are packed by parents.
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
YCS is conscious of dietary and allergy requirements for students. The YCS prepared snacks are nut free and comply with other allergy requirements of students.
Uniforme obligatorio
Yes. The school uniform shirts may be purchased directly from YCS. Detailed uniform requirements can be requested from the school directly or the school website.
Aula
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
8
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
Seeds Class (2yo) = 8 students*
Sprouts Class (3-4) = 12 students*
Lower Elementary (grade K, 1, 2) = 10-14 students*
Upper elementary (grades 3, 4, 5) = 10 students*
*All numbers are pre-Covid19 class ratios. These ratios have been adjusted downwards to allow for safe practices during the current pandemic.
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Technology is used in a supporting role in the classroom. As a school focusing on Early Childhood education, technology is not of the greatest importance. Instead of technology, children are encouraged to explore their surroundings and think creatively by using their 5 senses. From grade 2, students have a computer class, which helps them learn the basics of typing. As students move through the upper elementary grades, students will be learning about internet safety, word processing, basic spreadsheet construction, and using presentation software.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
We have used and are prepared to use technology in the event that there is a school shutdown due to the current pandemic.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Yes, Yokohama Christian School is a Christian school affiliated with Yokohama Union Church. The basic tenets of protestant Christianity are taught to all students through lessons in Bible and Worship during the week. Yokohama Christian School is a mission school that aims to reach people outside of the Christian community in Japan.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
Parents are aware of the teaching methods and philosophies of the school before a student is enrolled. The school is consistent with teaching, but does not require students to already have a faith or to convert to Christianity. There is no discrimination against students who do not come from religious backgrounds or are practitioners of other faiths.
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
40
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
8+
Nacionalidad más común
There is no one majority nationality. About half of students are local and half are international. Local students may be Japanese or multicultural residing in Japan.
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
We do not discriminate based on nation of origin, rather we focus on English language ability and international experience.
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Monday through Friday there are club activities for elementary students. During the 2022-23 school year the current activities are: badminton, chess, homework club, ukelele, and drawing. Offerings may differ depending on the school year.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
YCS has a PE program that challenges children to learn the basics of physical movement and sports at an age appropriate level. Badminton is currently the only sports club after school at this time.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
As the opportunities for sports competition for elementary school students is quite limited, we do not have any at this time.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
The school has a library and a large multipurpose space that can be used for everything from indoor PE and recess to concerts and musical performances.
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
Not applicable at this time.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
No, but added support is offered throughout the school day.
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
Japanese is taught two times a week from Kindergarten. Preschool students have Japanese culture and language twice a month.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
As a small school, we do not have any full-time staff to help students with special needs. However, YCS staff and administration are willing to work with parents, within reason, to accept students with different needs and abilities. We have guidelines in place to evaluate students that require additional assistance to assess whether YCS is a good fit for the student and family. Once part of YCS, teachers and staff work closely with any outside supports that students may need and do our very best for every student in our care.
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
We work closely with the family and a child's therapy team and offer the best support that we are able. Teachers are provided with the student's IEP so that in the classroom all teaching and support class understand the goals for each student. Each student with additional needs for support is unique and we work together to provide the best education possible, while also working with outside experts.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
Due to the small class sizes at YCS, our teachers are uniquely capable of adapting the curriculum to each students' level and ability.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
YCS provides information, for both Japanese and English speaking families, on a variety of services available for child-rearing, family support, learning needs, and other potential parental concerns. Currently, YCS is not equipped to directly address issues, but are willing to be we aim to be proactive and work together with families and outside experts.
