　　　GENERAL OUTLINE OF KISAKATA J.H.
　2008-2009

　KISAKATA 　JUNIOR 　HIGH 　SCHOOL　

　　　　This handbook has been designed and prepared to acquaint

　　mainly foreigners and visitors to our school, and presents a general
　
　　description of the education outline such as school policies, regulations,
　
　　and procedures in KISAKATA J.H.S. We hope that you will read the

　　material carefully and that you will refer to it often.
　　　　
　　　　　It is our hope that this handbook will prove to be of value to all

　　readers. Please let us know whenever we can be of　assistance to

　　you.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Principal 　　Toru 　Satoh

To students who hope to register from abroad

　　　　　We, the staff and faculty of KISAKATA Junior High School, would like to

　　　　　welcome all the students who hope to enter and register from abroad as well as

　　　　　Japan. We are pleased you will be a part of our school's tradition of　excellence.

　　　　　　　　　You are　encouraged to read this handbook and make yourself aware of

　　　　　our school. Please contact us　if you have any questions.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Tel: 0184-43-2009

(1)	School Education Objective:
	To promote the development of students who are rich in practical strengths through an abundant humanity.

(2)	School Mission:
	1.	Independence / Autonomy
	2.	Cooperation
	3.	Service

(3)	Ideal Student Image:
	1.	Independence 　/ 　Autonomy [Students who always think about progressing in their studies] a. 　Maintain the objective and continue the studies b. 　Express individual thoughts and wishes clearly c. 　Strive towards focussing on studying at home and on the class mindset d. 　Become familiar with personal studying and to expand outlook of area of study
	2.	Cooperation [Students who are considerate and cooperative with each other] a. 　Think as though the student were another person and help each other in a friendly, good 　　 natured manner b. 　Conduct oneself properly with bright and cheerful manners. c.　 Promote identifying with other students and sustaining each other. d. 　Respond to greetings in all places and times.
	3.	Service [Students who have big hearts and a strong will to practice for the good of others〕 a.　 Once decided, take up to the challenge of obtaining the goal with all power. b.　 Carry out to completion individual tasks and responsibilities. c.　 Try voluntary service activities. d.　 Live daily life with an awareness of membership within a community.

1947 05 02 -New school system begins
　　10 10 – Moved to remodeled Kamishima warehouse 〔address: 15 Okinota Kisakata〕
　 59 04 01 –Kamigo and Kisakata Junior High School unified
　 60 03 30 –Completion of new central wing (10 classrooms)
　 61 06 30- Gymnasium completed
　　　 09 30- Administrative wing completed
　 62 02 17- School song adopted
　 64 03 17- School badge / crest adopted
　 71 01 19- Budokan(martial arts gymnasium) completed
　 78 01 06- Boarding house completed
　　　 04 01- Kamihama and Kisakata Junior High Schools unified
　 79 04 01- Start of 　"one town, one junior high school" system　
　 85 09-- 　Gymnasium repairs completed
　　　10 23- Nikaho area educational guidance study group convened
　 86 09 20- Number one wing repairs completed
　　　 11 13- 1987-1988 school safety and guidance school designation
　 88 10 06- School safety and educational guidance study group convened
　 89 10 20- Addition of two new classrooms completed
　 91 12 20- Computer lab completed
　 93 10 08- Nikaho area educational guidance study group convened
　 94 06 -- - First Anacortes (WA) exchange visit
　 95 04 01- Start of 5 day school week　
　 99 08 --- Computers replaced

2001 11 --- "Dream creation" mural project completed
　 03 02 --- "Dream creation " CD project completed
　 05 07 28- Computer Lab completed 　(75 computers)　
　　 10 01- Nikaho City formed by merger of Kisakata, Konoura, Nikaho
　　　　　　　 The name of school was changed to Nikaho municipal school of Kisaka Junior High
　 07 0330- Completion of new Gymnasium and Budokan (martial arts gymnasium)
　 08 0218- Completion ceremony of new school and all classes begin formally.
　 08 0628- 60th Anniversary Ceremony of Kisakata J.H.S.

TYPE	A	B
Warning 　　Bell	～７：５５	～７：５５
Short 　Reading	７：５５～８：０５	７：５５～８：０５
Brief 　meeting	７：５５～８：１０	７：５５～８：１０
Short 　　H.R.	８：１０～８：２０	８：１０～８：２０
１st 　　period	８：２５～９：１５	８：２５～９：１０
２nd 　　period	９：２５～１０：１５	９：２０～１０：０５
３rd 　　period	１０：２５～１１：１５	１０：１５～１１：００
４ｔｈ　　period	１１：２５～１２：１５	１１：１０～１１：５５
Lunch　Time	１２：１５～１３：００	１１：５５～１２：４０
Recess	１３：００～１３：１５	１２：４０～１２：５５
Short Excercise	１３：２０～１３：４０	１３：００～１３：２０
５ｔｈ　　period	１３：４５～１４：３５	１３：２５～１４：１０
６ｔｈ　　period	１４：４０～１５：３０	１４：１５～１５：００
Cleaning	１５：３０～１５：４５	１５：００～１５：１５
Short 　　H.R.	１５：５０～１６：００	１５：２０～１５：３０
Dismissal	１６：００～	１５：３０～

※TYPE 　A：　Ordinary Schedule 　　　　　TYPE　B：　Special　Schedule

MONTH	CALENDAR	MONTH	CALENDAR
APRIL	School Foundation Day	OCTOBER	Students　Gathering
	Beginning of 1st term		School Festival
	Entrance Ceremony		Mid-term Exam
	PTA General Assembly		Sports Day
	Professional Day		Local Area Veterans Day
	Student Assembly
	Spring Athletic Meet
	Ｓｈｏｗａ Day
MAY	Students Gathering	NOVEMBER	Students Gathering
	Constitution Day		Culture Day
	Green Day		Labour Day
	Children's 　Day
	National Day
	Outdoor Training
	Volunteer Activity
	School Sports Day
JUNE	Mid-term Exam	DECEMBER	Students 　Gathering
	Students Gathering		2nd Semester Finals
	Local Athletics Meet		PTA Conf. Day
	General Athletic Meet		The Emperor's Birthday
			End of 2nd Semester
			Winter Break
JULY	Students Gathering	JANUARY	New Year's Day
	1st Semester Finals		Coming-of-Age Day
	Prefectual Athletic Meet		Beginning of 3rd Semester
	Volunteer Activity　Day		Winter Break Exam
	Ocean 　Day		Visit for the new students
	End of 1st Semester		Management Meeting
	Summer Break
AUGUST	AnacortesJ.H. School visit	FEBRUARY	2nd Grade school trip
	Beginning of 2nd Semester		National Foundation Day
	Summer Break 　Exam.		Grade Exam
	Ekiden-Athletics Meet		PTA Conf. Day
SEPTEMBER	Student Gathering	MARCH	Students Gathering
	PTA Conf. Day		S.H.S. Entrance Exam
	Respect for the Aged Day		Graduation Ceremony
	Autumn Athletic Meet		Last Day of the schoolyear
	Autumnal Equinox Day.		Vernal Equinox Day
			Spring Break

　　　On national holidays, Japanese people celebrate, appreciate or commemorate special events. National holidays are school holidays.

January 1 (Ganjitsu) (New Year’s Day)	This day celebrates the beginning of the new year.
2nd Monday of January (Coming of Age Day)	This ceremony is to acknowledge the entry into adulthood of those turning 20. This celebration is to encourage them as they strive to live their lives.
February 11 (Kenkoku kinenbi no hi) (National Foundation Day)	This is a day to remember the founding of the nation and foster a patriotic attitude towards Japan.
March 20-21Vernal Equinox (Shunbun no hi)	This is a day to praise nature and appreciate all living things.
April 29 (Showa no hi) (Showa Day)	This is a day to look back to the tempestuous period of Showa era and to think of the future of Japan.
May 3 (Kempou kinenbi) (Constitution Day)	This day commemorates the implementation of the　 Japanese Constitution and expresses hope for the growth of the nation.
May 4 (Midori no hi) 　(Greenery Day)	This is a day to become familiar with nature in order to appreciate its benefits and to grow spiritually.
May 5 (Kodomo no hi) (Children’s Day)	This is a day to appreciate children’s personalities and wish for their happiness, as well as to show appreciation for mothers.
3rd Monday of July (Umi no hi) (Ocean Day)	This is a day to appreciate the benefits found in the sea and to wish for the prosperity of our ocean　bound　country.
3rd Monday of September (Keirou no hi) (Respect for the Aged Day)	This is a day to show respect to the elderly who have contributed to society for many years and to celebrate their longevity.
September Autumnal Equinox (Shuubun no hi)	This is a day of respect for one’s ancestors and to remember the dead.
2nd Monday of October (Taiiku no hi) (Health and Sports Day)	This is a day for getting involved in sports and cultivating healthy mind and body.
November 3 (Bunka no hi) (Culture Day)	This is a day to love freedom and peace and promote culture.
November 23 (Kinrou kansha no hi) (Labor & Thanksgiving Day)	This is a day to appreciate each other’s labor and　 productivity.
December 23 (Tennou tanjoubi) (Emperor’s Birthday)	This day is to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor.

　　　What students study in KISAKATA　J.H. is prescribed in the Courses of Study, which are
　established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The
　curriculum consists of various academic subjects, moral education, special activities and
　integrated studies, etc., based on Courses of Study.

　　　In KISAKATA J.H., students study Japanese (kokugo), social　studies (shakai), mathematics
　(suugaku), science (rika), music(ongaku), art (bijutsu), physical education (taiiku), technical arts
　and homeeconomics (gijutsu katei) and foreign languages (gaikokugo)–usually English, etc.
　　Students also study moral education, special activities, and integrated studies. The language
　used in classes – including special classes and schools is Japanese.
　　
　　　Textbooks used in classes are free of charge. But　our school also uses reference
　materials in addition to textbooks.These reference books are not provided free of charge.
　　　As for ｇrade level promotion and moving from one school level to another, there is no
　system for skipping grades during the compulsory education period　in Japan. A student
　advances from one grade to the next. After completing their compulsory education, in order
　to get into a senior high school, students are usually required to pass an entrance examination.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES 　(ENGLISH)

Ⅰ	Purpose To develop students' basic practical communication abilities such as listening and speaking deepening the understanding of language and culture, and fostering a positive attitude toward communication through foreign languages.

Ⅱ Objectives

(1)	To acclimate and familiarize students with listening to English and to enable them to understand the speaker's intentions, etc. in simple English.
(2)	To acclimate and familiarize students with speaking in English and to enable them to speak about their thoughts, etc. in simple English.
(3)	To acclimate and familiarize students with reading in English and to enable them to understand the writer's intentions, etc. in simple English.
(4)	To acclimate and familiarize students with writing in English and to enable them to write about their thoughts, etc. in simple English.

MATHEMATICS


Ⅰ	Purpose To enable students to understand deeply the fundamental concepts, principles, and rules relating to numbers, quantities, figures, and so forth, to aquire methods of algebraic expressions and strategies, and to improve their abilities to examine phenomena mathematically. To enable students to enjoy mathematical activities, to appreciate mathematical ways of approach and thinking, and to foster positive attitudes toward making use of them.

Ⅱ	Objectives

〔Grade　1〕
(1)	To enable students to acquire a deeper understanding of the concept of numbers, expanding to encompass positive and negative numbers. To enable them to understand the meaning of using letters and equations and express and apply quantitative relationships and rules briefly and general terms.
(2)	To enable students to achieve better intuitive ways of approach and to think about geometric figures (particularly plane and solid geometrical figures) through observation, manipulation, and experimentation: furthermore, to cultivate their basis of logical thinking.
(3)	To enable students to enhance their way of approach and thinking about direct proportion and inverse proportion through investigation of concrete phenomena. To enable them to cultivate the basics of representing and examining quantitative relationships.

〔Grade　2〕
(1)	To enable students to develop their ability of calculating and transforming algebraic expressions depending on the intended purpose, and to enable them to understand simultaneous linear equations with two variables, and to motivate their ability to use such equations.
(2)	To enable students to deepen their understanding of the properties of basic plane figures through observation, manipulation, and experimentation, and to understand the significance and methodology of mathematical reasoning in terms of the properties of figures with a view to motivate their the ability to properly represent the deductive process.
(3)	To enable students to understand about linear functions through investigating concrete phenomena, and to motivate their ability to discover, represent, and examine functional relation- ship. And also to enable them to cultivate their basic way of thinking about probability through observation and experimentation about concrete phenomena.

〔Grade　3〕
(1)	To enable students to understand square roots and further deepen their understanding of the concept of numbers. To enable them to develop their skills in calculation and transformation of algebraic expressions depending on the purposes. To enable them to understand quadratic equations and to use algebraic expressions effeciently.
(2)	To enable students to understand about similar figures and the Pythagorean theorem through observation, manipulation and experimentation, and develop their ability to use them for consideration and measurement of the properties of figures. To enable them to develop their ability to examine logically and represent them with insight.
(3)	To enable students to understand about the function y=χ2 through examination of concrete phenomena and to develop their ability to discover, represent, and examine the functional relationship.

SCIENCE

Ⅰ	Purpose 　To enhance students' interest in nature, to enable them to carry out observation and experi- ments with a clear purpose, and to develop attitudes and abilities to investigate scientifically, while at the same time, to deepen their understanding of natural phenomena and to develop scientific views and thinking.

Ⅱ	Objectives
	〔First　Field〕
(1)	To enhance students' interest in phenomena concerned with matter and energy, and through identifying problems within these phenomena and inquiring activities into them eagerly, to enable students to learn processes of discovering regularity and solving problems.
(2)	To carry out observations and experiments concerned with physical phenomena, to enable students to learn observational and experimental skills, to develop the ability to give consideration to the results of observations and experiments, and to develop and express their own ideas, and at the same time, to enable students to understand familiar physical phenomena such as the nature and use of electric current, the regularitiy of motion and so on, and to develop scientific views and thinking about these phenomena.
(3)	To carry out observations and experiments concerned with chemical phenomena, to enable students to learn observational and experimental skills　, to develop the ability to give consideration to the results of observations and experiments, and develop and express their own ideas, and at the same time, to enable students to understand familiar substances, chemical change and atoms/molecules, the use of substances and chemical reactions, and so on, and to develop scientific views and thinking about these phenomena.
(4)	Through investigative activities into phenomena concerned with matter and energy, to develop an attitude of thinking scientifically in relation to everyday life, and to enable students to see nature from a comprehensive perspective.

	〔Second　Field〕
(1)	To enhance students' interest in living things and the natural phenomena surrounding them, and through identifying problems within these phenomena and inquiring activities into them eagerly, to enable students to learn processes of discovering regularity and solving problems.
(2)	To carry out observations and experiments concerned with living things and biological phenomena, to enable students to learn the observational and experimental skills, to develop the ability to give consideration to the results of observations and experiments, and to develop and express their own ideas, and at the same time, to enable students to understand such things as the life and kinds of plants and animals, the cells and reproduction of living things and so on, and to develop scientific views and thinking about these phenomena.
(3)	To carry out observations and experiments concerned with phenomena of earth science, to enable students to learn observational and experimental skills　, to develop the ability to give consideration to the results of observations and experiments, and to develop and express their own ideas, and at the same time, to enable students to understand changes of the earth, the weather and its change, and the earth and space and so on, and to develop scientific views and thinking about these phenomena.
(4)	To carry out activities to investigate living things and their surrounding natural phenomena, to learn the ways of how to investigate nature, and at the same time, through the activities, to develop an attitude of respect for life and conservation of the natural environment, to enable students to see the natural world from a comprehensive perspective.


The Integrated Study Period

1.	For Integrated Study Period, Kisakata JHS provides originally devised educational activities that are specifically tailored to the circumstances of the region, school and students such as cross-sectional or integrated study and study based on the interests of students.

2	The objectives of the Integrated Study Period in NJHS involves the following items.

(1)	To develop the qualities and abilities necessary for students to independently seek out topics for projects etc, to learn and think for themselves, to form their own judgement and to develop their problem solving skills.
(2)	To teach students study skills and thinking skills encourage them to use creativity when participating in problem solving and exploratory activities and encourage them to think about their own way of life.
(3)	To provide students with opportunity to interrelate the knowledge and skills acquired in each subject, moral education, and special activities, so they can incorporate them in study and life in an integrated fashion.

　　It is important that students acquire the habits of regular attendance. An oral excuse
on the phone by the parent or guardian is required for each absence or tardiness to his/her
homeroom teachers.
　　Legitimate absences include (1) students illness (2) death in the family (3) observance of
religious holidays (4) appearance in court (5) temporary relocation due to extreme emergencies
such as fire or hospitalization of parents.
　　The principal has the right to accept or reject any or all excuses for absence when there
is a question of a valid reason.
　　Parents must assume responsibility for work lost during such absences.

　　　　　At KISAKATA J.H.　all students must keep the following regulations so that they can have a
　　　comfortable school life.

　　　　 (1) Wearing the appointed school uniform 　
　　　　(2) Wearing shoes for coming and going to school
　　　　(3) Raincoats
　　　　(4) Belongings (Prohibition againt carrying unnecessary things in school: ie.radio, food, cellular
　　　　　　phone, games, etc. )
　　　　 (5) Hair
　　　　(6) School life (social manner, behavior, etc.)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　※(4) accessories (guns, drugs, etc. included)


The following information regarding school guidelines is decided 　　　every April at the beginning of the school year in concurrence with 　　the student body.

The school guidelines are designed to allow all students to have 　　an enjoyable and comfortable school life. In order for students to begin 　　preparing for the future, and to allow students to create future 　　memories with friends, it is important that each student　feels 　　comfortable in their school life. Therefore, it is imperative that each 　　student follows the rules accordingly. If any of these guidelines are 　　violated, it will cause displeasure among the other students. Please 　　adhere to the following guidelines, and cooperate to create a pleasant 　　school environment.

Dress Code

I. Boys’ Dress Code 　　　A. Spring, Fall, and Winter attire (October 1 – May 31) 　　　　1. School uniform – Nippiren [Standard Mark] 　　　　　　-KJHS pin on the right collar, Grade/Class pin on the left 　　　　　　-Name tag over the left pocket 　　　　　　-Inner collar must be white 　　　　　　　(Soft-collar uniforms are ok) 　　　　2. Slacks – Nippiren [Standard Mark] 　　　　　　-Slacks must be straight cut, cuffless, no-tack, and must be 　　　　　　able to be worn with a belt. Baggy and slim cuts are not 　　　　　　allowed. 　　　　　 Slacks must not touch the ground. 　　　　3. Belt – Must be black, dark blue, or brown, and undecorated. 　　　　4. Undergarments – Bright colors are not allowed. White or gray 　　　　　　round-necked T-shirts are preferred. 　　　 5. Socks – Regular white tube socks. 　　　　　　Do not wear low-cut socks in the classroom. 　　　B. 　Summer attire (June 1- September 30) 　　　　1. White button up shirts or short-sleeve collared shirts. 　　　　　 *Pins and name tag must be attached to a badge and safety- 　　　　　　pinned to the breast.

II. Girls’ Dress Code 　　　A. Spring, Fall, and Winter attire (October 1 – May 31) 　　　　1. Sailor school uniform (dark blue) 　　　　　　 -Necktie must be fastened around the neck securely. 　　　　　　 -Pins and name tag must be attached to a badge and safety- 　　　　　　 pinned to the breast. 　　　　2. 　Skirt or Slacks 　　　　　　Slacks must not touch the ground, and skirts must cover the 　　　　　　 thigh. 　　　　3. 　Undergarments – Bright colors are not allowed. White or gray 　　　　　　round-necked T-shirts are preferred. 　　　　4. Black stockings or white socks should be worn; however, during 　　　　　 assemblies black stockings must be worn. 　　　B. 　Summer attire (June 1 – September 30) 　　　　1. Summer clothing is not strictly stipulated, but is usually 　　　　　 composed of a dark blue skirt and a white sailor-type blouse. 　　　 2. Socks – White socks which come midway up the calf are 　　　　　appropriate. Lace socks are forbidden. 　　　　　Do not wear low-cut socks in the classroom. 　　III. 　Seasonal Clothing Adjustment Period 　　　　　*This may be changed appropriately according to the weather.

Shoes

I. Shoes used for coming to school 　　　 A. Commuting shoes must be comfortable and easy to walk or bike 　　　　　　in. They can be black or white canvas and must not be flashy. 　　　 B. High heels and extremely wide soles are prohibited. 　　　II. Inside shoes (Registered shoes) 　　　　A. Asahi Grippa 32 　　　　　1. 1st Grade-White with a green sideline 　　　　　2. 2nd Grade-White with a blue sideline 　　　　　3. 　3rd Grade -White with a red sideline 　　　III. Outside shoes (Registered shoes) 　　　　 A. Asahi Spark or Asahi Grippa 33 　　　　　　1. 1st year　students wear　these shoes with green laces. 　　　　　　2. 2nd year students wear these shoes with blue laces. 　　　　　 3. 3rd year students wear these shoes with red laces. 　　　　　B. These shoes are to be put on during outdoor PE class, and 　　　　　　　can be interchangeable with commuting shoes.

Items Brought to School

I. School bag 　　　　A. Only school-approved backpack-style bags may be used. 　　　　　　 Bags may not be modified or decorated in any way. II. School supplies, personal effects 　　　　A. Grade, class, and name must be written on all personal items. 　　　　B. Items unrelated to studies such as pocket change, cellular 　　　　　　phones, makeup, and toys must not be brought on school 　　　　　　premises. (This includes perfume, deodorant spray, sticker 　　　　　　photos and albums, comics/magazines, and video games) 　　　　　 If caught, items will be confiscated. Return requests will be 　　　　　 considered by a teacher. 　　　　　 Chapstick, combs, and mirrors must not be used in front of 　　　　　　others. Doing so in class will result in confiscation of said items. 　　　　　　Return requests will be considered by a teacher. 　　　　　 If use of perfume or deodorant is absolutely necessary, and if 　　　　　 daily school activity is hindered by lack thereof, consult with a 　　　　　 supervising teacher.

Appropriate Hairstyles and Upkeep

Students should maintain a clean and modest haircut that is 　　　appropriate for a junior-high student.

I. Boys’ hairstyle 　　　　　　 Male students should have hair cut fairly short, in a sporty 　　　　　　style. Other hairstyles may be permissible, as long as the hair 　　　　　　does not touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar. 　　　II. Girls’ hairstyle 　　　　　　 Bangs must not touch the eyebrows. If the hair extends past 　　　　　　the collar, it must be braided or tied. The only acceptable 　　　　　　colors for hair ties are black, dark blue, or brown. 　　　　　III. Other hair-related guidelines 　　　　　 Eyebrow modification (shaving, plucking) is forbidden. 　　　　　 Club activity rules regarding hair must be followed. 　　　　　 If infractions regarding the rules are noticed, the hair must be 　　　　　 fixed as soon as possible. 　　　　　 Perms, hairstyling, coloring, and bleaching are not allowed.

Other Rules

Things to remember: 　　　　　　　Don’t keep personal items in your cubby space. 　　　　　　　Scratching or carving graffiti into desks or blackboards is 　　　　　　　forbidden.

Daily School Routine

I. Follow the rules regarding coming to school, and be prompt. 　　　　　　Morning schedule 　　　　　　 Be in your seat, in your classroom, by 7:55AM. 　　　　　　 Morning reading is from 7:55 to 8:05. 　　　　　　 Class starts from 8:25. 　　　　　　All absent and tardy students will be reported and verified with 　　　　　　parents or guardians. 　　　II. 　Please proceed with morning greetings in a proper manner. 　　　　 Ⅲ. Treat our school kindly and keep it clean. 　　　　　　 Make sure that all classroom, hallway, and cleaning area 　　　　　　 windows are locked before leaving school. 　　　　　　 Any acts of vandalism or theft will be reported to the 　　　　　　　authorities and noted in permanent records. 　　　　Ⅳ. Please follow the rules when using the gym, classroom, or any 　　　　　　　other school facilities. 　　　　Ⅴ. Toilet use during club activities: 　　　　　　 -Indoor athletics should use 1^st floor 2^nd hallway facilities. 　　　　　　 -Cultural club members should use 2^nd floor 3^rd hallway 　　　　　　　facilities. After school entering class areas is forbidden.

　　　　Students learn proper social interaction skills at school. Therefore,　all the students must acquire
　good manners and behavior . Kisakata J.H.　prohibits not only attacking others and violent behavior
　but also tormenting other students intentionally or continuously. 　If problematic behavior occurs on
　the school premises, homeroom teachers will immediately consult other students about what they have
　witnessed.

　　　　In　counseling or dealing with behavior issues homeroom teachers can ask the head of the grade
　or assistant　teacher etc. for their attendance or their advice if necessary.　Also, parents must be
　responsible for their children's behavior and comply with homeroom teachers' requests such as strict
　discpline [training] at home, observing their student's life and so on.

　　　　In　KISAKATA　J.H.　drugs, smoking, shoplifting, assalt, etc. are considered to be the worst
　behavior of all. Drugs, smoking and other use of tobacco products are NOT permitted on the Kisakata
　J.H. premises or its immediate perimeter. Students are NOT to bring drugs, cigarettes, or other forms
　of tobacco to school.

　　　 Additionally, intentional problematic behavior including the above should be dealt with by the
　judgement of the principal with the cooperation of police offcers or other bodies concerned.

　　　Japanese schools including KISAKATA J.H. start in April and end in March of the following　year. 　
The school year is usually divided into three terms. The following　is a list of the main school activities
and events.　(Below is an example of a 3- term school calendar. )

First Term: April - July

◇Opening Ceremony (Shigyou shiki) April
　 This is a ceremony where students gather to mark the start of the new school year.

◇Entrance Ceremony (Nyuugaku shiki) April
　 This is a ceremony to welcome the 1st grade/year students. The students and parents/guardians usually
　 attend the ceremony and dress formally.

◇Health Check (Shintai sokutei/Teiki kenkou shindan) April - June
　 At the health check, a student’s height, weight and sitting height are measured. Also, a doctor checks the
　 health of the students.

◇School Trips (Shuugaku ryokou)
　 In the 3rd grade , everyone in the same grade　goes on a trip for a few days. Students of KISAKATA J.H.
　 go to Tokyo and Okinawa.

◇Integrated studies (Sougou-teki-na-gakushuu-no-jikan)
　 These are outdoor Activities where students learn about nature, history, culture, and notice the
　 significance of Volunteer Activities or International Understanding etc. that　they cannot experience in the
　 classroom.

◇Class Observation/Parent Teacher Conferences (Jugyou sankan, Kondan kai)
　 These are opportunities for parents to view classes so that they　can get to know how their children are
　 doing in school and exchange　opinions and information with their children’s teacher(s).

◇End of the Term Ceremony (Shuugyou shiki) July
　 This is a ceremony to declare the end of the first term.

◇Summer Holiday (Natsu yasumi) End of July to End of August
　 This is a long break of about 40 days. Students may be able to join clubs activities and local activities..

Second Term: September - December

◇Opening Ceremony (Shigyou shiki) August
　 This is a ceremony where students gather to mark the start of the second term.

◇Athletic Day (Undoukai/Taiikutaikai)
　 This is an event for students to enjoy exercising by doing activities such as short distance running, relays,
　 ball games and dancing,　and by cheering on their classmates. Activities in which students’　families can
　 participate are also held in some schools.

◇Student Performance and Cultural Festival (Bunkasai)
　 This is an event where students display works made in fine arts, technical arts and home economics
　 classes and social study and science reports for their fellow students to see. Students also put on
　drama and musical performances （including a musical contest) for each other.

◇End of the Term Ceremony (Shuugyou shiki) December
　 This is a ceremony to declare the end of the second term.

◇Winter Holiday (Fuyu yasumi) End of December to the Middle of January
　 This is a relatively short holiday of about three weeks.

Third Term: January - March

◇Opening Ceremony (Shigyou shiki) January
　 This is a ceremony where students gather to mark the start of the third term.

◇Graduation Ceremony (Sotsugyou shiki) March
　 This is a ceremony to congratulate students on their graduation from the 3rdl grade.

◇End of the Year Ceremony (Shuuryou shiki) March
　 This is a ceremony not only to declare the end of the third term, but also the end of the entire
　 school year.

◇Spring Holiday (Haru yasumi) Middle of March - Beginning of April
　 The spring holiday begins right after the end-of-year ceremony. After the spring holiday ends, students
　 enter the next grade. So, in April, students will be in a higher grade.

　 In KISAKATA J.H. this year, there are two special support classes for the students who can't attend
the class because of their mental illness .In these classes, education is individualized in order to meet the
special needs of the students. Therefore they are able to develop their capabilities to the fullest extent
and cultivate their ability to participate in the activities of senior high schools and society by themselves.

　　 In KISAKATA　J.H. as in most junior high schools in Japan, school lunch is provided as a part of the
school's educational activities. School　lunches are planned so that students will learn the proper way of
eating and learn suitable or good human relationships. This is done through students setting the table,
clearing the table and eating a well-balanced diet while having fun together. In this way, students can learn
to live healthily.
　　 Parents/guardians pay for the cost of the ingredients of lunch, and the amount is about 5,000 yen
to 6,000 yen a month, depending on the grade.

　　 As for cleaning time, students share responsibilities for cleaning the classrooms, school grounds, etc.
Usually they do this after the 6th period, but sometimes before 1st period .

　　Those who wish to do so can join athletic or cultural activities after school. Club activities are
extremely important in teaching students how to interact with others, teaching
"Senpai-kouhai"(senior-junior) relations, teaching students how to work in groups, etc. Therefore, most
students participate in a club. But this is not mandatory in Kisakata J.H.
　　 On average, each student will spend about 2 hours doing club activities each day at school. Teachers supervise club　activities.

KISAKATA Junior High School Club Activity Layout


Ⅰ	The Significance of Club Activities
	1. Each student will have an individual club experience, designed to expand students’ individuality and ability. 2. Students should be self-conscious of the viewpoints of others, while at the same time participate in the spirit 　　 of cooperation. 3. Activities will foster mental as well as physical ability, and teach students about enduring hardships. 4. Students will learn to improve their manners and attitudes toward others.

Ⅱ	Rules of Joining and Quitting Clubs
	1. The period for which a club must be joined is one year. 2. If you want to join a club, you can. No one is refused. 3. A student may not be a member of both an athletic club and a cultural club. 4. As a general rule, students are not allowed to quit a club; however, under special circumstances it will be 　　　　 considered. This will be done in conjunction with the club’s coach/advisor, head teacher of the grade, 　　 parent or guardian, and 4 members of the upper advisory committee.

Ⅲ	Concerning Practice
	1. Practice time 　A. First half of the year (April~Prefectural Sports Meet) 　　　　Weekdays – until 7PM; no one may remain after 7. 　　　　Saturdays, Vacations – 9:30AM~Noon or 1PM~3:30PM 　B. 　Latter half of the year (After the Sports Meet~March) 　　　　Weekdays – until 6PM; no one may remain after 6.　　　　　Saturdays, Vacations – same as before. 2. Although it is ok to practice in the mornings, don’t overdo it before class periods. 3. Clubs may have a training camp in the period between the Spring Sports Meet and the Inter-city Meet. 　　　 It may last 4 days and 3 nights.

　　　The school takes care to protect children's health and safety. When a student gets sick or injured, first
aid is given in the health center. If necessary, the family or a hospital will be contacted. Also, as determined by law, students are checked yearly by school doctors.

　　　At KISAKATA J.H. there are opportunities for educational counseling in which parents/guardians and
teachers exchange information about children's issues. Topics such as bullying, refusal to go to school,
career guidance, etc., can be discussed.
　　　The following are such opportunities for educational counseling in school.

1. Home Visitation 　(Katei houmon)	The class teacher visits the children’s home and discusses the student's life at school and at home. This is not done at all schools.
2. Parent/Teacher Meeting 　(Hogosha kai)	Parents/guardians go to school to listen and talk to the principal and classteachers. 　Topics often relate to issues common to all the children as a　 group rather than those of individual children.
3. Individual Interview 　(Kojin mendan)	This meeting normally takes place between the class teacher and either the child or the parent/guardian. (It can take also place as a three way　discussion including the child, parent and teacher.) 　This is a good opportunity to talk about personal problems and concerns. The date is arranged in advance and advised by the class teacher.
4. About Educational Counseling	There are　other　opportunities for educational counseling. Prefectural　and municipal boards of education provide opportunities to consult　about children’s education on topics such as special support education　for children with disabilities, bullying, refusal to go to school, etc.



	Financial assistance can be received from NIKAHO board of education for 　school supplies and school lunches, if it is determined that there is a need for this. 　　　　Please contact our school for details.

　　　Parents must pay the necessary expense for all school activities excluding textbooks. The expenses
paid in a year are divided into three items; grade expense, reserve fund for school trip, and lunch expense.

(1) Grade expense (40,000yen-45,000yen a year)

(2)Reserve fund(about 40,000yen a year only for the first and second grade)

(3)Lunch expense (about 55,000yen a year for all grades)

　　　In total, students in each grade must pay 130,000yen to 140,000yen. But parents are supposed to
pay the amount in monthly installments of about 13,000yen or so.　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　 The grade expense depends on each grade's yearly plan. The main allotments are the following ;
files of　all subjects, students' school diary, students regulation pocketbook, workbooks, insurance for
school accidents, PTA etc.

　　Persons having official business at KISAKATA J.H. are welcome any　time. Anyone not a student or
staff member at KISAKATA J.H. must report to the teacher's room and state the reason for their visit.
　　Persons failing to do this will be considered trespassers. All visitors will be escorted to their
destination by a member of the office staff. Students from another school are forbidden from visiting
or loitering around the school.

　　KISAKATA J.H. gives permission of bus riding . But all bus-commuters should keep the following rules
and manners in mind.

- Rules to remember when using the bus -

　　1. 　When getting on the bus

　　　　a 　When gathering at the bus stop, wait for the bus. No horseplay.

　　　　b 　When waiting for the bus, no food or drinks.

　　　 c 　Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before boarding. Take extra care in the winter
　　　　　　because of ice.

　　　 d 　No crossing directly in front of or directly behind the bus.

　　　 e 　When boarding and leaving the bus, queue quickly and neatly . Do not crowd in groups.

　　　 f 　Stand near the bus stop and don't block other areas.

　　2.　Manners while on the bus

　　　a 　Greet and thank the bus driver with enthusiasm.

　　　b 　Don't save seats on the bus.

　　　c 　Give up your seat for the elderly and people with physical disabilities.

　　　d　 No food or drink on the bus.

　　　e　 Don't use an excessively loud voice or create disturbances for other passengers.

　　　f 　Always keep the bus clean.

　　　g　 No horseplay while on the bus.

　　　 h 　Keep your head and arms inside the bus

　　　 i 　Don't throw things from the window of the bus.