Yokohama Christian School

School begins promptly at 8:30am.

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.

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.

Not at this time. Good local train and bus transportation is available, thus the need for bus service is diminished.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We have used and are prepared to use technology in the event that there is a school shutdown due to the current pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

We do not discriminate based on nation of origin, rather we focus on English language ability and international experience.

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.

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.

As the opportunities for sports competition for elementary school students is quite limited, we do not have any at this time.

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.

Not applicable at this time.

No, but added support is offered throughout the school day.

Japanese is taught two times a week from Kindergarten. Preschool students have Japanese culture and language twice a month.

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.

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.

Due to the small class sizes at YCS, our teachers are uniquely capable of adapting the curriculum to each students' level and ability.

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.