Summer's Cool Program
For Elementary Students
June 14 - July 2, 2010
Addressing Individual Academic Needs in a Fun and Balanced Program
Summer's Cool is an effective and enjoyable learning program focused upon identifying individual needs and working toward
improvement within classes that have a small student to teacher
ratios. Using information collected about each student, teachers
will be able to focus on key areas for improvement, making the the most of students' time here to help support existing knowledge
and extend students' abilities.
With the ability to select either
extra classes for Maths or Language Arts, in small classes with
teachers aware of each individual's learning goals, students will work toward
building the confidence and knowledge needed to meet their academic goals.
At the same time, Summer's Cool revolves around a healthy balance of academics, fun and
creative artistic and athletic activities, all held here at the YIS
campus by qualified staff eager to work with students to make this
an outstanding and fun summer of learning.
Sample Schedule (grades K-5)
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Why is it called ‘Summer’s Cool’?
How can my child(ren) apply?
Besides the enrollment form, what other documents are required?
Is there priority registration if my child already attends YIS?
What class should my child enter for Summer’s Cool?
What if my child is set to be in Middle School next August?
We will be returning to our home country for part of the summer. Can my child attend for only two weeks or just one week?
What are the registration and tuition payment deadlines?
How much is the tuition? Are there any scholarships?
How big are the classes? What is the student to teacher ratio?
What are the program dates?
How will my child be assessed?
Who are the teachers?
May I come to observe the classes during the program?
Who do I contact if I have further questions about the program?
What is the best way to communicate and remain up to date on my child’s progress and class events?
Answers
Why is it called ‘Summer’s Cool’?
A
bit of a play on words (Summer School → Summer’s Cool), but the point
is that we believe learning can and should be fun and interesting.
How can my child(ren) apply?
Click
here to access the online application form.
Besides the enrollment form, what other documents are required?
Non-YIS international school students are asked to provide a photocopy of their most recent report card.
In
addition, all applicants must provide health history and emergency
contact information. For current YIS students, this information will
already be on file. Please make sure to notify the School Office if
there have been any noteworthy changes since the beginning of the
current school year. Non-YIS applicants must complete and return a
Health History & Emergency Contact Form, which you may download
here or pick up from the School Office.
Please note that all students must have private health insurance coverage.
Is there priority registration if my child already attends YIS?
Yes,
YIS students receive priority placement. Qualified students from other
international schools will be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis.
What class should my child enter for Summer’s Cool?
Students
will enter into the same grade level class as the one they will
complete at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. For example, if the
applicant will finish Grade 3 in June 2010, he/she should apply for the
Grade 3 class on offer at Summer’s Cool.
What if my child is set to be in Middle School next August?
Students
who finish Grade 5 at the end of the 2009-2010 school year will apply
to the 5th Grade class on offer at Summer’s Cool, and then move on to
the Middle School learning program in the summer of 2011. For
information about this year’s Middle and High School summer learning
program, please visit this link.
We will be returning to our home country for part of the summer. Can my child attend for only two weeks or just one week?
In
order to gain the maximum benefit from the program on offer, students
are strongly encouraged to attend the full three-week session. As such,
priority placement is given to students registering for the full
program. Applicants who are not able to commit to the full three weeks
will be admitted if space is available.
What are the registration and tuition payment deadlines?
Although there is no application deadline, classes fill up fast and waitlists may apply. Please note that applications are not considered complete until payment has been made in full. If we are unable to offer a class for which you have applied, a refund will be issued.
How much is the tuition? Are there any scholarships?
The
tuition for the full three weeks is ¥162,000 yen, which includes a very
nutritious lunch each day, as well as carefully selected snacks both in
the morning and afternoon to ensure the students are enjoying a healthy
and balanced diet during their time with us. Students who are admitted
for two weeks will be charged ¥120,000, with one week enrollments being
¥60,000. There is a ¥15,000 per week surcharge for late registration (applications made in June).
Scholarships are not available.
How big are the classes? What is the student to teacher ratio?
Class
sizes are set to ensure that there is a student to teacher ratio that
facilitates the individual needs of our young learners. The minimum
number of students in a class will be seven, the maximum twelve.
What are the program dates?
The
program will run from Monday, June 14 through to Friday, July 2,
weekdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm for grades Kindergarten-Grade Five, and
on these same days for the ELC class until 2:30.
How will my child be assessed?
Students
will be assessed in a variety of ways, most importantly being their
work toward creating and developing a portfolio of work to show their
progress toward key individual goals identified at the start of the
program. Teachers will be working to meet individual needs, and with
this in mind, the collaboration between students, parents, and teachers
will be reflected in the take-home portfolios that demonstrate the
progress of each student toward these goals.Who are the teachers?Summer’s
Cool teaching staff are all certified teachers with experience in
international schools across the world. These valued professionals a
wealth of experience and progressive ideas sure to engage and improve
student learning.May I come to observe the classes during the program?There
will be opportunities for parents to visit and contribute to student
learning in a variety of situations. As teachers will be collaborating
to create events to share, please anticipate invitations to join in on
the fun.Who do I contact if I have further questions about the program? If you have questions about the application process, fees, or timelines, please contact Shohei Nishihara in the School Office.
For
questions regarding course content or other academic matters, or to
offer comments and suggestions regarding the overall program, please
contact Elliot Tracey, head of Summer School programs at
traceye@yis.ac.jp What is the best way to communicate and remain up to date on my child’s progress and class events?The
teachers of Summer’s Cool will be providing updates on class events and
successes during each week of the program. Please don’t hesitate to
contact the teachers by email if you have any ideas or concerns to
share, or to arrange a time to meet with them individually.
Contact Us
If you have any further inquires, please email us at summerprograms@yis.ac.jp
