Student Handbook

The A-JIS Parent-Guardian-Student Handbook is provided in English and Japanese for the benefit of guiding students in attaining the goals and objectives of the school. The school asks parents and guardians to assist in implementing the rules and policies outlined in the handbook and all requires all parents, guardians and students to sign an acknowledgment form stating they have read the handbook thoroughly and agree to comply with all rules and policies.

Download the 2008-2009 Handbook in PDF Format

Outline of Handbook Contents

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Intensive English School
• Saturday School
• Summer School   
• Transfers/Withdrawals/Requests
• Changes of Address, Telephone Number, etc.
• Public Emergencies
• School Cancellation
• General Health and Safety
• Lockers   
• Identification Cards
• Insurance
• Lost and Found   
• A-JIS Family Community
• Graduation Trip
• Notices and Letters
• Messages for Students
• Cafeteria       
• Library Media Center

ACADEMIC POLICIES   

• Attendance
• Early Leave
• Tardiness
• Grading System
• Promotions

DISCIPLINE

• Inside the Classroom
• Conduct Outside the Classroom
• Demerit System   
• Conduct Outside the School
• Behavioral Probation
• Suspension
• Expulsion for Behavioral Reasons

SCHOOL RULES AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES   

• Dismissal of Students
• School Uniform
• Desirable Appearance for School & School Functions   
• Care of School Property
• Snacks/Lunch
• Telephone Calls and Cell phones
• Items Not Permitted to Be Brought to School
• Items Strictly Forbidden to Be Brought to School   
• Bicycles   
• Truancy and Leaving the School Premises
• Valuables
• Borrowing and Lending Money
• Cheating/Dishonesty in Schoolwork
• Student Behavior
• Child Abuse
• Guidelines for School Bus Riders
• PE Participation during/after Illness

STUDENT SERVICES

• Academic Support Programs
• Placement
• Testing Services
• Counseling

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Club Activities
• The Student Council

CONFERENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS

PAYMENT AND REFUND OF TUITION          

• Refunds of tuition and related fees (new student)   
• Re-enrollment (Continuing students only
• Tuition refunds
• School bus fees   
• School lunch fees
• Other fees
• Re-entry   
• Leave of absence
• Delinquent payment policy
• Enrollment after the school year commence
• Tuition installment