Code of Conduct

The Seattle Japanese Language School (SJLS) strives to promote the Japanese Language and culture in an environment of mutual respect for both the student and teacher.  In an effort to enhance opportunities for leaning, the following guidelines have been established.

Each student will:

• Respect the feelings of one another; this means he/she will not tease, call other students names, or interact in any hurtful manner. Others shall be treated as individuals, and derogatory statements regarding gender, race, ethnic background or physical characteristics will not be tolerated.
• Respond respectfully to the teacher; this includes speaking in class only when called upon, answering questions in appropriate way, and being helpful when possible.
• Respect the classroom environment; actions to promote this include speaking in quiet tones, not disturbing other students, refraining from loud and disruptive behavior, leaving radios/walkmans/electronic games at home, walking quietly in building, and abstaining from eating or chewing gum in classroom (except during celebrations when planned or when permitted by the teacher).
• Respect school property; this includes picking up paper/trash when dropped or noticed, refraining from writing on any inappropriate surface, and remaining on the school grounds during school hours.

Refraction of these guidelines may result in disciplinary actions. Teachers, office personnel, and parent volunteers have the authority and responsibility to enforce rules.  The following conduct is considered most serious and subject to discipline in class and recess; a) Excessive noise and activity; b) Harassment of anyone; c) Fighting or abusive body contact; d) Using vulgar or profane language or obscene gestures; e) Disrespect and verbal or physical abuse of anyone; f) Failing to obey authorized person; g) Stealing, vandalism, spitting, writing on the walls and in bathrooms; h) Other actions which create disturbances or are detrimental to the safety of other; i) Use or possession of illegal drugs and dangerous weapons are subject to referral to a police agency.

The consequences of undesirable behavior are as follows:

• First Infraction: Verbal warning to the student
• Second Infraction: Parents will be contacted with a report of the activity
• Third Infraction: Suspension or possible expulsion from SJLS 

***By following these guidelines, the safety and respect of all students and teachers are assured and a positive attitude toward learning is developed and appreciated by all.

Report Card and Academic Accreditation

Report Card

Students will receive report cards every quarter.

Award

As the end of the year, one-year Perfect Attendance certificates will be presented and scholastic award recipients will be chosen.

Homework

The teacher will assign homework each week. If you have questions regarding homework, please contact our student’s teacher.

Safety and Fire Drills

Fire drills are conducted periodically and the escape routes are posted in the classroom. Captain of each class will be assigned. 

High School Credit

High school credit request forms are at the SJLS office for you to fill out. Appropriate test will be provided.  Please have the form approved by your counselor.

Snow/Emergency Day

School may close due to inclement weather.  The SJLS students will be notified about the closure by the PTA room parent of the school.

Illness and Medication

If a student becomes ill, the school will do the utmost to contact the parents or emergency contact person.  If they cannot be reached, we will treat the student accordingly.  If you have any concerns, please contact the school office.

Sachiko Murakami Memorial Scholarship

Beginning of September 2000, the Sachiko Murakami Memorial Scholarship has been established to present the year’s stipend to the student with the highest scholastic achievement and with the most compassionate demeanor in a student.

The scholarship committee of the SJLS Board of Directors will review the applications and will submit their recommendations to the Board of Directors of the School.  The Board of Directors will announce the name(s) of the scholarship recipients. High grades, perfect attendance, good citizenship will be considered.

Drop off and Pick up Policy 

The Seattle Japanese Language School (SJLS) strives to provide a safe and secure atmosphere for our students to learn the Japanese Language and Culture. To achieve this goal, we ask that parents help us by doing the following:

1, All parents are expected to pick up their child at 11:30 a.m. each school day.

2, Drop off and pick up:

• A, First grade students are to be escorted to and picked up from the class.
• B, We recommend that all other students be escorted into and picked up from inside the building.
• C, A note to the teacher at the beginning of the class is required if you are picking up your child or children early.
• D, Parents or other authorized adults should pick up no later than 11:35a.m. Instructing the child or children to wait on the sidewalk or  street nearby after that time is unacceptable. All children will be brought to the office after 11:35 a.m. to wait for an adult to pick them up.

To: Parents and Students

We have experienced children being picked up very late after class. This is a burden on the office staff and created a concern for your child’s safety.

The school cannot provide monitors after school, and the school cannot be locked up while children remain on the premises. Please have consideration for your children and the school staff by picking up your children by 11:30 a.m.