OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Whenever people
gather together for some purpose, they always implicitly or explicitly
establish some codes, standards, procedures, and rules of conduct that will
allow them to grow and function as individuals without stunting their
neighbor's ability to do the same thing. When these persons are Christians,
engaged in the common task of teaching and learning, the code for their life
together is drawn from the Bible and from the discoveries and experiences of
others over the years about the conditions and guidelines which will most
likely produce an environment in which there is mutual respect and where every
person thrives.
Our goal as
an expression of "the body of Christ" is to show the world (including
each other) what it means to have a new life because Christ died for us. All of
the fruit of the Spirit, described in Galatians 5:22-23, should be evident in
each one of us (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control). Any behavior, procedure, or attitude that is
inconsistent with the Christian life as it is described in the Bible is
unacceptable in the Christian Academy in Japan. These include being
disrespectful, lying, cheating, stealing, spreading false rumors, being
judgmental, and abusing our bodies or our minds.
But we all
fall short of loving each other as we ought. The Bible has shown us how to deal
with our failures, frustrations, and fights by telling us to go directly to the
person who has offended us or whom we have offended. Learning how to confess
wrong, forgive wrongdoing, reconcile differences (making peace), and making
restitution (restoring and replacing what's been broken – whether it be
trust, a window, or time wasted) are essential skills not only for our life
together here at CAJ but also for our lives outside of school as well.
In our life
together, then, we are trying to learn and demonstrate what God's love is. Our
school should be world famous for the mutual love and respect we have for each
other and for all the things God has given to us to use and enjoy.
With these
goals in mind, here are some specific details about how we try to put these
goals into practice at CAJ:
Consistent with our training in discipleship while in school is a
willingness to accept responsibility for being a scholar by being diligent and
consistent in oneÕs daily class work; caring for others by being friendly;
offering to help when help is needed; providing comfort when others are sad or
discouraged; welcoming visitors, guests, and new students; watching out for
younger children on the playground and the trains and streets leading to and
from school; refusing to spread gossip or rumors.
Inconsistent with our commitment to lead a Christ-like life are many things,
including the following: any use, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs;
disrespect of any other person by name-calling, profanity, or any other use of
language that is intended to demean, diminish, or deny someone else's dignity;
any physical behavior that is disrespectful, such as pushing, hitting,
tripping, or any other form of violence; reckless use of bicycles, motorcycles,
or cars; disrespect of property, which could be failure to clean up after lunch
to deliberate destruction or theft.
In our life
together at CAJ we enter voluntarily into a kind of covenant. The terms of this
covenant are these:
- For students
- Be responsible.
- Promote a safe, healthy
environment.
- Be respectful.
- Be appropriate.
- For parents/guardians:
- Know the rules and support
our efforts to teach students to abide by them.
- Attend PTA meetings,
parent-teacher conferences, and school programs/events.
- Communicate with teachers
about the nurture of your child.
- Support our school by
praying for us and volunteering your time for projects.
- Be diligent in meeting
your financial responsibilities to our school.
- Know that you are responsible for your
childrenÕs behavior in situations away from school, and understand that
continued public disregard for the schoolÕs standards will result in
administrative intervention and possible expulsion.
- For staff:
- Provide diligent,
responsible, caring attention to the needs of each child —
academic, spiritual, and social.
- Provide regular
communication to let you know how your child is doing, what's going on at
school, and explanation and clarification of policies.
- Be available to discuss
your concerns.
- Pray for the students.
Our program
requires a biblical approach to life and learning, addresses the whole person,
and equips students to become:
Responsible Learners whoÉ
1. Understand Bible stories, the plan of salvation, and a
Christian worldview
2. Understand subject content and skills
3. Integrate content and skills from different subjects
4. Value learning
5. Use appropriate learning strategies
Discerning Thinkers whoÉ
1. Use a biblical perspective
2. Solve problems
3. Organize and use information to support conclusions
4. Make creative products and presentations
Productive Collaborators whoÉ
1. Respect themselves and others as being created in God's image
2. Work with others
Effective Communicators whoÉ
1. Communicate through writing, speaking, reading, listening, graphs
and charts, and the arts
2. Integrate different forms of communication
Faithful Caretakers whoÉ
1. Serve God and others, and care for God's creation
2. Value and maintain physical, social, emotional, moral, and
spiritual health
STAYING
OUT OF TROUBLE
Staying out
of trouble means behaving in ways that honor Christ and that promote the
spiritual, academic, and social growth of all of the members of our community.
Trouble comes when any member of our community rejects school or community
rules or rejects those in the community who are responsible for interpreting
and applying those guidelines for our life together by behaving in
disrespectful, unloving ways.
Staying out
of trouble means honoring your responsibilities to CAJ and the rules and
expectations which are described in this Handbook. Your teachers will also tell
you what is expected in each of your classes. Staying out of trouble in Japan
means knowing the rules of life in this country. CAJ students who break the law
are subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities and, in the case of
foreigners, possible expulsion from the country.
IF YOU GET
IN TROUBLE
Because of
sin in our lives, there are times when the law of love and mutual respect is
broken, school rules violated, and disputes arise among students, teachers,
staff, and parents. We all have sinful inclinations, but what must be different
about those who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ is the way we deal with
sin and its effects. The Bible is our guide for dealing with sin. The biblical
process for dealing with sin includes:
- Admonition in love ("Did you have permission to
take that from JohnÕs locker?")
- Confession of wrong (ÒI'm sorry. It was wrong of me to
do that.")
- Restitution (ÒI'll put it back right now.")
- Reconciliation (ÒI forgive you; let's be friends.")
When we
follow this pattern, we can grow toward Christian maturity through our
mistakes.
Consequences
for doing wrong: Whenever
you've done something wrong, there are consequences. We follow these guidelines
when a student makes a wrong choice:
- Because we're looking for
growth and change, the consequences of doing wrong should correct or
repair the harm that has been done. Reconciliation requires personal
confession, apology and forgiveness. Abuse of property may require
restitution. (For example, if you make a mess, you may have to spend extra
time at school cleaning; if you've wasted time in class or been frequently
tardy, you may have to serve a detention or come to Saturday School; if
you abuse a privilege, you may lose that privilege for a while.)
- If doing wrong seems to be a
habit or a pattern, or if the deed seems especially willful or serious, we
will contact parents by telephone. We may request a conference with
parents to discuss the problem and possible solutions. We encourage
proactive communication between parents and teachers.
- A teacher may detain a
student for up to 30 minutes after school for disciplinary purposes.
- Students will be in serious
trouble if they:
- Disobey or show disrespect
to an adult
- Possess, sell, give away,
or use any illegal or harmful substance such as drugs (including alcohol
and tobacco)
- Cheat or lie
- Destroy, deface, or steal
someone else's property
- Harass or abuse another
person, verbally, physically, sexually, or emotionally
- Disrupt the learning of
others
- Frequently are tardy to
school or class
- Consistently refuse to do
homework
- Cut class or leave school
without permission
- A student can be suspended
in or from school only by the principal in consultation with the
headmaster. In-school or out-of-school suspension is a serious
disciplinary consequence for serious problems or repeated lack of
cooperation. A student can be suspended until the next regular meeting of
the Board of Directors (which meets bi-monthly).
- A student consistently
displaying irresponsible behavior or with a poor academic record may be
placed on probation. Probation
allows a student to continue in school under the terms of a specific set
of rules and expectations designed specifically to meet the needs of that
student. Students on probation always receive a written statement of the
terms of the probation.
- Students who do not live up
to the terms of their probation may be asked to withdraw from school.
Students may withdraw from school without any penalty and without the
stigma of having been expelled on their school records. Withdrawal is a
peaceful way of saying "It's not working here at CAJ, and it's time
to try another arrangement that may better meet my needs."
Withdrawing from school leaves the door open to returning to CAJ at some
future time.
- Expulsion can only be done
by the Board of Directors acting on a recommendation from the headmaster.
This is the most serious consequence of wrongdoing and is used only if all
other efforts to motivate a student to responsible action have failed or
if a student is a threat to the safety and well-being of others. Expulsion
becomes a part of the student's permanent record and means that a student
may not be readmitted to CAJ. Parents are notified in writing of a
recommendation for expulsion and are invited to appear at a hearing
conducted by the board.
CAJ High School A-Z
Academic Help: Students who have questions or concerns about course work are
expected to initiate a conversation with their teacher when time allows. CAJ provides additional opportunities
for students to receive help, including tutorials (before/after school), the
learning resource center (selected class periods or by arrangement), and study
skill assistance from the counselor or resource teachers. The Student Support Team works with
students who have accommodation plans or special needs. Students who have identified learning
needs may receive additional help from the secondary resource teachers. See
also: guidance.
Activity,
off hour and event attendance
Students must
attend at least four class periods in a day in order to participate in
cocurricular or other activities on that day (i.e., games, play practice,
concerts, etc.). Participation in a scheduled physical education class is
required in order to participate in sports after school.Any exceptions must be
approved by the principal.
At no time
should students be inside any facility without the permission and supervision
of an authorized adult. CAJ assumes no responsibility for students on campus
without supervision before 8:00 or after 4:00 or during non-school days. Students who leave after the doors are
locked need to be accompanied by a staff person who will re-lock the door.
AP (Advanced Placement): AP courses are college-level courses taken by high
school students worldwide. AP courses provide students an opportunity to take
classes with additional rigor and depth. These classes have an increased
workload (1+ hours of homework per day) and include an exam (usually in May),
on which, if students do well enough, colleges may award credit. Students are
expected to be self-motivated and diligent. Students must apply to take an AP class. Parents must review and sign this
application which indicates that they understand that AP classes involve a
significant amount of work and increased fees. Many of the courses have
specific pre-requisites and admission criteria. AP applications and information are
available from the registrar registrar@caj.or.jp
- To be eligible for
enrollment, students must (1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, (2) have a
grade of B or better in the subject area this year, (3) attend a meeting
with the AP teacher to learn about the course, and (4) have their parents
sign a form indicating that they understand that AP classes involve a
significant amount of work, and increased fees as well as that they
support their childÕs desire to enroll. Exceptions to these criteria may
be granted by the principal.
- GPA Scale: For grades of C- or above in AP
classes, 1 GPA point will be added (AP A = 5.0, AP B = 4.0, C = 3.0). see Grade Point Average
Agendas are an important planning,
organizational, and study tool. High school students are expected to keep and
use their school-issued agendas daily and throughout the year. Teachers will
ask students to write assignments and reminders in their agendas. If a student
loses his/her agenda, a new one can be purchased in the academic office for a
nominal fee. Returning high school students will keep the agenda binder from
year to year, receiving only updated materials to insert at the start of the
year. New high school students will receive a complete agenda (binder and
materials) at the start of the year.
Art: In addition to the art classes that
are part of the curriculum at every level, CAJ secondary students participate
in the annual exhibition of the Kanto Plains schools known as Artscape.
Students are encouraged to enter art contests. Student art work is prominently
displayed in various locations around the CAJ campus. Studio time outside of class is available by arrangement
with the art teacher. Students
should not use art materials without permission from the art department.
Athletics:
Specific answers
about the CAJ athletic program can be found in the athletic manual which can be
accessed on the website. An annual physical examination is required for
participation in the athletic program at all levels. CAJÕs high school teams participate in an athletic league
with other Kanto Plains international high schools. Boys may participate in
tennis, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and track. Girls
participate in tennis, volleyball, cross-country, field hockey, soccer,
basketball, and track. When there is enough student interest and available
coaches, CAJ fields both varsity and junior varsity teams. Coaches are always
CAJ staff or community members who work under the direct supervision of the
athletic director and principal.
Attendance:
Faithful attendance
is an important requirement for our life together and one of the keys to
academic success. But sometimes a student might not be able to attend school,
and at those times we ask that he/she tell us what's happened so we won't worry
unnecessarily.
- Absence
- Unplanned absences (for
example, sickness): Parents
are asked to call the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (9:00
a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays) on the day the student is absent to
give notice of the absence and the anticipated duration. If the school is
not contacted, a call home will be attempted to make sure the student
hasn't had some unexpected difficulty on the way to school.
- Planned absences should be arranged in advance in writing
with the school principal and the academic office receptionist at
least one week in advance of the absence. Students are encouraged to
complete assignments ahead of time, if possible, and are expected to
complete assignments by the due dates set by the teacher.
- Excessive absences (for
high school students) are
defined as missing any one class (for any reason other than a school
activity) more than 15 times during a semester. PE, some health sections and Bible are semester length
classes that run on alternate days for the entire year. Students with excessive absences
will receive an F for courses in which such absences have accumulated.
Exceptions may be granted by the headmaster upon appeal by parents and
satisfactory documentation about the reasons for the absence.
- Half-day/whole-day
absence (for middle and elementary school): Students who miss 5 or more complete
periods are considered absent for the entire day, even if they come to
school for some portion of the day. Students who miss 3-4 complete
periods are considered absent for one-half day.
- Truancy: Students who are absent without parental
permission are considered truant. Truant students are ineligible to make
up tests/quizzes but are eligible to submit assignments, which will be
penalized for being late. The principal may take additional disciplinary
steps to address truancy.
- Cocurricular
participation: Students
must attend at least four class periods in a day in order to participate
in cocurricular activities on that day. Participation in a scheduled
physical education class is required in order to participate in sports
after school. Students
attending multiple day events such as Far East tournaments must follow
the homework policy. Exceptions to any of these policies must be approved
by the principal.
- Tardiness is inconsistent with our desire to respect
the time we have together. Students are expected to be in their seats and
ready to work at the start of each class period.
- Students who arrive late
for school must report to the academic office; students will receive a
tardy for each period for which they are late.
- Teachers or administrators
who are responsible for a studentÕs tardiness to another class must
supply the student with an excused pass.
- HS students with eight
unexcused tardies accumulated in a semester will serve Saturday School
for two hours. Saturday School carries with it a cost of ´1000 per hour
which is automatically charged to the family account.
- Withdrawing from school is accomplished with the least disruption if
parents notify the school several weeks in advance. Our Withdrawal
Checklist helps us complete the process in an orderly fashion. As a
general rule, students may not receive credit for the grading period if
they leave school more than two weeks before the end of the period. With
enough advance notice, however, arrangements for exceptions can be made
through correspondence course work or special tutoring so that students
won't miss out on vital school experiences when they need to move before
the end of the year. Students who withdraw in good standing will be
welcomed back upon submission of re-enrollment forms and required
documentation. Students who withdraw because of academic or behavioral
problems will be considered for readmission based on submission of
re-enrollment forms, necessary documentation, and an interview with the
principal and headmaster.
Audiovisual
equipment (projectors, sound systems, etc.): Student use of equipment must be arranged with the
classroom teacher in advance. For non-class activities, a request must be submitted along with
the facility request.
Awards: CAJ desires to develop the unique
gifts and talents of each student. As part of this process, we present a wide
variety of awards to recognize and encourage the use of these talents. These
awards are presented on a variety of occasions throughout the year, including
at graduation and during assemblies.
A listing of the awards is available on the student page of the CAJ web
site.
Bicycles
and motorcycles must
be used according to the laws of Japan. All bikes and cycles should be parked
in the designated parking areas and should be kept locked. Bicycle stickers
identifying CAJ community memberÕs bicycles will be available at the beginning
of each school year. Razors (scooters) should be folded and stored in the student
locker. To protect pedestrians, bikes and cycles should not be ridden on the
campus outside the designated parking areas and should not be used during the school day. Bicycles
are not to be used in the plaza area when school is in session or an event is
taking place; motorcycles are never used in the plaza area whether school is in
session or out. When the playground is used for an event, it is also off-limits
to bicycles and motorcycles. All bicycles riders are urged to wear helmets when
riding. Bicycles are personal property and should not be borrowed without the
ownerÕs permission.
Boarding: CAJ provides 5-day and 7-day boarding
programs in its on-campus hostel. Information about this program is available
in the academic office. The hostel is off-limits to all but invited guests.
Bullying (ijime)
– see harassment
Campus:
The CAJ
campus is clearly defined by gates, fences, and walls. The campus is private
property, reserved for the use of CAJ community members and others by
invitation.
- Official supervision by
teachers on campus begins at 8:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays) and ends
at 4:00 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. CAJ assumes no
responsibility for students on campus before 8:00 (9:00 on Wed) or after
4:00 or on weekends. It is the parentsÕ job to monitor the whereabouts of
their children and to exercise appropriate intervention if the parentsÕ
wishes are not obeyed.
- Once students have arrived
on campus in the morning they may not leave until the school day is over.
The exception is that seniors may have privileges to go into the machi (business area around the train station) for
lunch and break, and Grade 9-11 students may go to ShimizuÕs during lunch
and break. Students who leave campus at other times or who behave in
unacceptable ways may lose these privileges or experience other
consequences.
- At no time should students
be inside any CAJ facility without the permission and supervision of an
adult. Students who want to use a facility outside of school hours must
ask a supervisor to complete and submit a Facilities Usage Request Form
(On Campus Event) at least one week in advance.
- Trees and shrubs are not considered part of the playground equipment and are not to
be played in or on.
- CAJ holds students
accountable for appropriate behavior to and from school. Any misbehavior
before, during, and after school hours (including smoking, drinking,
stealing, vandalism, and other disrespectful behavior) will be handled by
principals just as if it had occurred on the campus.
Cell
Phones may not be
used during class, assemblies, or other times of instruction (with the
exception of an emergency situation) by high school students. Use of cell phones in other areas of
the campus and at other times is a privilege that may be revoked if
abused. Cell phones used
inappropriately will be confiscated and must be reclaimed from the academic
office. Repeated offenses result
in more severe consequences. If a
cell phone or other electronic devise is confiscated because certain types of
inappropriate behavior (harassment, cheating, pornography, illegal activities,
etc.) are suspected, the principal may exam the contents of the device. At least one other staff person will be
present during the examination.
Students may be required to provide access and show the administrator
what is preserved in the memory.
Taking electronic devices onto campus is not required and is a privilege
- doing so means that students and their parents have agreed to this policy.
Chapel: All students attend chapel weekly.
Chapel is designed to be a time of inspiration, worship, praise, teaching from
God's Word, and promotion of spiritual growth. At least once a year, a special
speaker is invited to interact with students during Spiritual Life Emphasis
Week which includes a special chapel every day and discussions with the speaker
during classes. Students are
expected to respect all speakers and practice good audience behavior.
Cocurricular
eligibility: The
principal, in cooperation with the guidance staff and teachers, will determine
student eligibility using the following criteria:
1.
Regular
Season
a.
Students
must display satisfactory conduct and are expected to represent CAJ well.
b. Students who are on academic probation
due to failing one or more semester classes are permitted to participate in one
cocurricular activity at a time. For a student on academic probation to
participate in the activity, his/her parents must submit a letter to the
principal acknowledging their childÕs academic situation and requesting that
their child be allowed to participate in a cocurricular activity. This letter
must be submitted prior to starting each new activity.
c.
Students
must attend at least four class periods in a day in order to participate in
cocurricular activities on that day. Any exceptions must be approved by the
principal.
2.
Athletic
Tournaments: CAJ
participates in Far East and small school tournaments under the following
guideline:
In the event that there are reservations about a team or
individualÕs participation in a tournament, the principal will confer with the
athletic director and the coach and then bring a recommendation to the
headmaster, who will make the final decision.
Cocurricular
Student Guidelines:
Students must:
- Maintain their commitment to an activity until it is
completed. Students who choose not to attend all practices and events,
choose the following consequences:
a. Sports:
1. Students who quit tennis, VB, BB, FH, or soccer after teams
have been announced will be ineligible for athletic and fine arts activities
for the current season and the next season. 2. Students who quit CC, wrestling,
or track during or after the first meet will be ineligible for athletic and
fine arts activities for the current season and the next season.
b. Fine arts:
1. Students who quit drama after the cast has been announced will
be ineligible for athletic and fine arts activities for the current season and
the next season. 2. Students who
are in speech, solo & ensemble (instrumental, vocal), debate, and Artscape
who do not participate in the culminating event will be ineligible for athletic
and fine arts activities for the current season and the next season.
c. Student Council:
1. Students elected to student council who do not complete their
term in office will be ineligible for further participation in student council
or for senior council for the following year.
d. All exceptions must be made on appeal to the coach, the AD/FAC,
and the principal.
2.
Be
responsible for their academic assignments and for their cocurricular
attendance and may not miss a practice or an event in order to do
homework.
3.
Be
responsible to follow the behavior guidelines in the Student Handbook. Students who get into serious trouble
may receive serious consequences which affect their co-curricular involvement.
For example, students who receive an in-house suspension are ineligible for
co-curricular participation on the day the principal deals with the situation,
and this ineligibility will be equated with truancy.
4.
Attend
all gatherings related to the co-curricular activities to which they have
committed themselves. Students who choose not to attend all practices and
events choose the following consequences:
a. Sports:
1. Students who are truant from practice are ineligible to
participate in the next contest. The coach will contact the student, parent,
and AD when this happens.
2. Students who are truant from 3 practices are ineligible for
further participation. The coach and AD will confer with the principal when
this happens. The principal will consider the circumstances, make the final
decision and inform the parents.
Students who are removed from a team for truancy will be ineligible for
athletic and fine arts activities for the current season and the next season.
b. Fine arts:
1. For the first instance of truancy, the coach will talk to the
student, parents, and FAC.
2. For the second instance of truancy, the coach will inform the
FAC and principal, who will determine if the student may continue in an
activity. The principal will contact the parents.
3. Students who are truant from 3 practices are ineligible for further
participation. The coach and FAC will confer with the principal when this
happens. The principal will consider the circumstances, make the final decision
and inform the parents. Students who are removed from a team for truancy will
be ineligible for athletic and fine arts activities for the current season and
the next season.
c. Student Council:
1. For the first instance of truancy, the student council advisor
will talk to the student, parents, and FAC.
2. For the second instance of truancy, the student council advisor
will inform the principal, who will determine if the student may continue in an
activity. The principal will contact the parents.
3. Students who are truant from 3 student council meetings and/or
events are ineligible for further participation. The student council advisor
will confer with the principal when this happens. The principal will consider
the circumstances, make the final decision and inform the parents. Students who are removed from student
council for truancy will be ineligible for student council for the following
year.
Communication
- CAJ desires to have a close
working relationship with parents. In addition to report cards, progress
reports, and parent-teacher conferences, we have the following avenues for
communication: CAJ Web site http://caj.or.jp,
Chronicle, Alumni News, a PTA Back-to-School Night in September, Knight
Sounds each month (sponsored
by the PTA), and a High School newsletter.
- CAJ encourages teachers to
be in regular contact with parents, and asks that parents communicate
concerns or questions to teachers in a timely manner. Please phone the
school during the school day or send a note or email. Teachers are not called
out of class to take telephone calls; a receptionist will take a message
and have the teacher return the call at his or her earliest convenience.
- CAJ asks that parents make
an appointment in order to discuss an important issue with a teacher or
principal. Important matters should not be raised in impromptu settings
such as school hallways, co-curricular events, or worship services. Please respect staffsÕ personal
time outside of the school setting and school hours.
- If a question or concern is
not resolved, please contact the principal. If the situation remains
unresolved, please contact the headmaster.
Computer
Lab: CAJ allows
students to use school computers. The computer lab is open from 8:00 a.m. to
4:25 p.m. each day except Wednesdays, when it is open from 9:00 to 4:25 p.m. The computer lab has been divided into two
sections. Students should only enter into the room using the right door if they
have a computer class. All computer classes will be conducted in the
COMPUTER LAB 2 throughout every period of the day and are off limits to
students who are not in a computer class. Only students in the class may enter
into this side of the room after waiting first for all of the previous students
to leave the room. The left side of the computer lab is COMPUTER LAB 1 and is
reserved for teachers who wish to bring in their class and have previously
signed up for this privilege. This side of the lab will also be open for
general student usage before school, break, lunch, and after school until 4:25
Monday through Friday. The teaching side will be closed to all students
before school, breaks, during high school lunch, and after school. The
connecting door between the two labs is for staff use only. Students will not
be allowed to use this door at any time.
- The purpose of the computer
lab is for academic pursuits and not for entertainment, games, personal
e-mail, movie trailers, or instant messaging. Students may be asked to
leave the lab by a lab supervisor or teacher when a student is found using
a computer in an inappropriate manner or is disrupting other classes that
are in session. Classes are in session during most of the day; therefore
it is important that study hall teachers send only five or fewer students
to the lab at any given period, and only when a student has a specific
academic purpose which requires a computer.
- Students are allowed e-mail
and instant messaging before school, during breaks, and after school.
Movie trailers are not to be viewed at any time in the lab. Students can
log into their e-mail accounts to retrieve homework assignments and for
sending completed work to home, but students should also learn how to
access their school accounts from home so that this is no longer
necessary. Assistance by the supervisor will be given to help students in
saving and retrieving homework.
- Students cannot have food,
candy, gum, or drinks of any kind inside the lab at anytime. All such
items need to be inside students' backpacks and inside the cabinet provided
for bags before the student goes to a computer. All backpacks, coats, and
extra paraphernalia that might limit movement in the lab MUST be deposited
inside the cabinet or on a shelf before going to a computer. If a student
is found with any of these items at a computer rather than in the cabinet
they will receive a warning yellow card at the first offence, and a red
card for the second offence. When a student receives a red card, they will
be denied admittance into the lab for computer usage unless with a
classroom teacher for two weeks. If a student offends a third time, the
student will be disciplined for disobedience by the high school principal.
Course
Load:
- High school students must
take 6 credit classes each semester; taking 6 credits per semester for 8
semester results in 48 credits, the number required for graduation.
- Based on a written appeal by
the parent and in consultation with appropriate teaching staff, the principal
may grant exceptions to the 6-credit guideline.
- Students enrolled in 2 or
more AP classes may be permitted 2 study halls, provided they are taking
3 other credit classes which do not include being a TA. To be eligible
for this provision, students must also have previously earned the
appropriate number of credits: 25 by start of the junior year, 31 by
start of second semester of the junior year, 37 by start of the senior
year, and 43 by start of second semester of the senior year.
- Students who are enrolled
in morning music classes worth 1 semester credit (Chamber Singers,
Handbells, Orchestra, Jazz Band) may be granted 2 study halls, provided
they have previously earned the appropriate number of credits: 7 by the
start of the second semester of the freshman year, 13 by the start of the
sophomore year, 19 by the start of second semester of the sophomore year,
25 by start of the junior year, 31 by start of second semester of the
junior year, 37 by start of the senior year, and 43 by start of second semester
of the senior year.
- CAJ reserves the right to
limit a student's course load. Six courses and a study hall are considered
a full course load. Students
wishing to take 7 courses must apply to the principal for an exception. Students on academic probation are
required to take a study hall. Applications for exceptions and information
are available from the registrar
registrar@caj.or.jp
Courses:
- Dropping/adding courses:
- Students may drop/add
classes before the end of the first two full weeks of school.
- If a student wants to drop
a class after the first two full weeks of school to take a study hall,
the student must provide a written request by a parent and can withdraw
with a WP (withdraw while passing) or WG (withdraw with grade), neither
of which affects the GPA.
- AP: In AP English, AP
Psychology, AP US history, AP World History, students can change from AP
to the regular course by September 30 without it affecting the
transcript. Students who change from AP to the regular course after
September 30 will receive a W (withdraw) for the AP class.
- Yearlong elective classes:
i. Students enrolled in yearlong
electives (such as chemistry, and AP calculus) are expected to take the class
for both semesters. Exceptions may be granted by the principal, based on a
written appeal by the parent and in consultation with appropriate teaching
staff.
ii. Students wishing to enroll in yearlong
classes for second semester only may have their parents submit a written appeal
to the principal, who, after talking with appropriate teaching staff (teacher,
counselor, registrar, department chair), will make the decision about the
appeal.
- Repeating courses: A student
may repeat a class he/she has passed, with the permission of the principal.
(For example, students who earn grades of C- or below in math may be asked
to repeat a class and earn a higher grade to be eligible for the next
level of math.) The student may earn credit for the repeated course; if
the course is a graduation requirement, the repeated course will count as
elective credit.
- Correspondence courses:
Students may take CAJ-approved correspondence courses to make up classes
they did not pass. Students are not to take correspondence courses to
complete required classes unless specifically directed by the principal to
do so. For a correspondence course to be approved, parents must contact
the registrar with a request, and the registrar will submit the request to
the principal for a final decision.
- Incomplete courses: Students
have until the final day of each semester to complete work. Such work will
receive a minus 10% per day late penalty but students may make up work approved by their
teacher to receive 50%, according to the Late Work Policy. Late work already more than five days
late must be submitted by the final assignment deadline. (see Late Work). Exceptions may be granted by the principal.
- Independent study courses
using CAJ staff are not offered.
In specific and rare circumstances intentional exceptions might be
made. The principal must
approve all independent study courses that use CAJ staff or that are to be
included on the CAJ transcript in advance.
Credits: Students earn 1 credit for each
semester class. Yearlong courses (for example, math) are worth 2 credits.
Unless transferring to a different school, students who withdraw from classes
before the end of the semester receive no credit. Exceptions may be granted by
the headmaster.
Curriculum:
The Christian Academy
in Japan offers its high school students a variety of courses. A complete
description of the CAJ high school curriculum is available online in the Course
Catalog.
Dances: CAJ does not sponsor or promote social
dances.
Dangerous
items such as toy or
real weapons (knives, etc.), lighters, and fireworks are not permitted and will
be confiscated.
Dress code: At CAJ, we try to make a positive impression on
each other and on those outside our community. We also do whatever we can think
of to provide an undistracting* learning environment. In order to do these two
things, we need to decide on a standard of what is appropriate in many areas,
including dress. Students are here voluntarily, which means that their parents
choose to enroll them. Consequently, as a school, we assume students have
agreed to dress appropriately, according to the schoolÕs definition of
appropriate dress and/or according to the principal's interpretation of this
definition.
Dress code is a school function code. It applies whenever a staff member or
student is on campus for school events (either as participants or spectators)
or off campus and representing the school (either as participants or
spectators) on school functions (field trips, concerts, games etc.).
We try to be positive when stating rules, but the
following guidelines are listed negatively to make them as clear as possible.
As a community of people, we do not want to see:
¥
underwear
¥
buttocks
¥
cleavage
¥
a bare midriff
exposed when standing,
walking, or sitting
¥
skin-tight clothing
(except for socks)
¥
excessively ripped
or torn clothing
¥
bare legs above
half-way up the thigh (shorts - must be no shorter than half-way up the thigh
when the person is standing; skirt - must not be shorter than 10cm above the
knee measured with the knee resting on a flat surface)
¥
clothing, hairstyles
or body accessories that might intimidate or leave a negative or misleading
impression with fellow students, younger children, guests at our school, or
with the outlying Japanese community of which our school is a guest (this
includes areas which our students commute through)
¥
hats in chapel (hats
allowed in some areas for high school students – classroom use is
determined by the individual teachers)
In addition: footwear must be worn at all times on
campus.
Skirt (or menÕs kilt as demonstrated below) length
is measured by having the student place a knee on a chair and, without slouching
down, measuring 10 cm from the chair to the hemline.
Dress Code Violations: Violations of the dress code will be handled as follows:
First violation
¥
change of clothes
(supplied by principal)
¥
violation is
recorded
Second violation
¥
change of clothes
(supplied by principal)
¥
warning note home to
parents
Third violation
¥
change of clothes
(supplied by principal)
¥
one hour detention
arranged by principal
Fourth violation
¥
change of clothes
(supplied by principal)
¥
parents contacted
¥
students and parents
will sign a letter of compliance
Fifth
violation
¥
change of clothes
(supplied by principal)
¥
possible
out-of-school suspension assigned by headmaster
¥
meeting with parents
must take place to discuss the status of the student at the school before
student will be allowed to return to school
Drugs and
alcohol: CAJ forbids
the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other illegal drugs on or near school grounds,
at any school-sponsored events, or anywhere within the jurisdiction of the
school.
Email Students are required to maintain and
check regularly (several times a week unless directed to do so more often by a
teacher) their CAJ mail account.
Problems with email must be reported promptly to the technology
department. Not having accessed
their email will not be an acceptable excuse for missing a deadline, assignment
or special instructions. CAJ email
accounts should not be used for any inappropriate or illegal activities.
Emergency
Instructions
- Closing: If school is closed because of bad weather or some other
emergency, we will:
- Post the closure on the
CAJ website http://caj.or.jp
- Send an emergency closing
announcement by email to all CAJ families
- Activate a school closing
message in the academic office 042-471-0022
- Attempt to have the
announcement made on the 810 AM radio band
- Disasters: The school is equipped with generator power
as well as emergency supplies of food and water. For emergency contact,
the school also has a cellular phone number that is available only to CAJ
families and is published at the front of the school directory (called
ÒWhoÕs WhoÓ).
- In the aftermath of a disastrous
situation that occurs while school is in session:
i. Until a general Òall clearÓ statement
is issued by authorities, students will not be permitted to leave campus
without administrative consent or being accompanied by a parent or guardian;
ii. No student will use the CAJ telephone
unless directed. Cellular phones may be used by students.
- Parental responsibilities
are as follows:
i. Ensure that students carry school and
other identification cards with them at all times
ii. Advise children of the necessary actions
and responsibilities if caught en route to/from school
Field
Trips and Excursions: Various
classes take school-day field trips coordinated with the curriculum. All
policies of the school and expectations for behavior are in effect during these
trips. Existing and proposed
outings are under constant review.
Overnight trips include
- Sophomores: Each fall the sophomores attend an overnight
leadership training retreat currently held at Northstar Lodge.
- Juniors: Each fall, all CAJ juniors are required to
participate in the Wilderness Camp, a 4-day outdoor educational activity
which takes place near Okutama Bible Chalet. Each student is billed an
excursion fee which covers food, first aid supplies, and equipment. Appeals for an exception must be
made to the principal.
- Seniors: Each year the seniors take an educational
trip in the fall to Nagasaki as part of their Japanese culture class and a
service trip in the spring to another Asian country as part of their
global issues class. The trip costs are subsidized by funds that students
have raised through class activities, by donations from the PTA, and by
money from the school.
- Other cocurricular retreats
and events
Final Assignment Deadlines: at the end of each semester a date approximately one week
before the last day of the semester is designated as the final assignment
deadline:
1. No major assignments (anything other than regular daily
assignments and quizzes) are to be due after (date ~one week before end of
semester) except in semester length classes.
2. No late work already more than five days late may be turned in
after (date ~one week before end of the semester).
3. No work for any class, even for new small assignments or
assignments in semester length courses, can be turned in after (last day of the
quarter).
Special circumstance exceptions can only be granted by the High
School Principal.
Food and
drink in the school
buildings interferes with our schoolÕs goals and objectives when someone eats
or drinks in a distracting way, doesnÕt take responsibility for his/her
garbage, leaves food in places that might attract pests, doesnÕt take responsibility
for a mess he/she makes, or damages property through irresponsibility.
Therefore, the following rules apply:
- Food and drink in the
auditorium building: No food
or drink may be consumed inside the auditorium because the seats are
expensive and because it is too hard to find out who is responsible for a
mess. Exceptions to this rule
should be requested from the facilities coordinator and division head
(principal or) for each event.
- Food and drink in
classrooms: High school
students may eat and drink in the school classrooms if the following
conditions are met:
- The principal allows it
- The teacher, who is
ultimately responsible for the state of the classroom, allows food and
drink in his/her classroom
- No wrappers, crumbs or
garbage of any kind are left on the floor, or left behind, during or
after class
- The carpets do not become
stained by food or drink spills
- Students take full
responsibility for restoring school property to a reasonable condition if
spills do occur
- The classroom is clean,
orderly, and organized when the next class comes to use it
- The food and drink are not
a distraction from learning (e.g., sharing and passing food in front of
other students who are trying to listen, repeatedly asking a friend to
share food, loud eating or wrapper noises, etc.)
- No garbage of any kind
(not just food and drink related) is left behind anywhere in the school
- Students understand that
the abuse of this privilege by one student may result in a teacher
suspending the privilege in a particular classroom for every student for
a specified period of time, or for the rest of the year
- Food and drink in the
gymnasium. No food or drink
may be consumed inside the gym, except in the gym lobby, because the gym
floor is very expensive.
- Food and drink in
hallways: No food or drink
may be consumed in the school hallways or the atrium area. Exceptions to this for specific
events must be requested from the division head and the facilities
coordinator.
Garbage
and litter: It is harder
to study in a messy, disorganized place than in a clean one. It also feels good
to take care of things and places by maintaining or restoring them; this
feeling translates to a positive pride in the things and places we care for.
When students feel good about themselves, each other, and their school, this
high regard has a measurable positive impact on their attitudes and
performance. Finally, it feels good to demonstrate this positive attitude and
in so doing, to consciously set an example for others. Therefore, at CAJ, high
school students and teachers are responsible to:
- put garbage in the correct
receptacle
- pick up any garbage on the
ground around the receptacle when they go to use it, regardless of whether
they dropped it or not
- pick up garbage that they
walk by in the school building or on the grounds regardless of whether it
is theirs or not
- demonstrate pride in CAJÕs
resources in practical ways whenever the opportunity arises
GPA (Grade
Point Average): High
school grade point averages are calculated in the following way:
(AP
only) (all
other courses)
A
5.0 pts 4.0
pts
A- 4.7
pts 3.7
pts
B+ 4.3 pts 3.3
pts
B 4.0
pts 3.0
pts
B- 3.7
pts 2.7
pts
C+ 3.3 pts 2.3
pts
C 3.0
pts 2.0
pts
C- 2.7
pts 1.7
pts
D+ 1.3
pts
D 1.0
pts
D- 0.7
pts
F 0.0
pts
P does
not impact GPA
Grading
Scales:
In 2008-2009
CAJ secondary will be using the following standardized scale:
|
Gpa |
AP gpa |
|
|
|
A |
95 - 100 |
|
|
|
A- |
90-94 |
|
|
|
B+ |
86-89 |
|
|
|
B |
83-85 |
|
|
|
B- |
80-82 |
|
|
|
C+ |
76-79 |
|
|
|
C |
73-75 |
|
|
|
C- |
70-72 |
|
|
|
D+ |
66-69 |
|
|
|
D |
63-65 |
|
|
|
D- |
60-62 |
|
|
|
F |
59 and below |
|
|
Grade
Updates: In addition
to printed report cards which are sent home twice a year, grades are available
on-line. The principal sets the updating schedule which is on the school
calendar. A student's grades file can be viewed by the student or his/her
parents at any time. It is the
parents and students responsibility to monitor grades between the semester
report cards. Questions can be
addressed directly to the teacher (email preferred in most cases). Concerns can also be addressed to the
high school principal. A teacher
may send individual grade updates when he/she is concerned about, or desires to
commend, a particular student. A password is needed to access grades on the
Internet. Please contact the
registrar with password questions registrar@caj.or.jp
Progress Reports on the Web
Two ways to view grades on the CAJ website
1.
Basmati
– view grades
all at once: On the website
<caj.or.jp> click on the High School StudentÕs Combined Grades - located on the left margin. Enter your childÕs ID# and password.
2.
HTML – view grades by teacher/class
(additional information): On the website <caj.or.jp> click
on High School Grades and Assignments, then Grades beside the teacherÕs name, then the course
name or period. Select class. Enter your last name and password in the correct places and
click on the View Report button.
If you have difficulty or are unable to access your childÕs progress
reports, please call or email the registrar for assistance registrar@caj.or.jp
Graduation
Requirements: In
order to graduate from CAJ, students are required to complete the following
courses: (colleges may require coursework beyond these minimums -- please
consult with the guidance office)
- Bible (one credit for each
year enrolled at CAJ): 4 credits
- English: 8 credits
- Fine arts: 1 credit
- Foreign language: 4 credits
- Mathematics: 4 credits
- PE/health: 5 credits
- Science: 4 credits
- Social studies: 6 credits
(World History I, US History, Japanese Culture, Global Issues)
- Elective credits to add to a
total of 48 credits
Special circumstances:
1.
Students
who are gone from CAJ for a semester or two and are planning to return are to
contact the registrar regarding the schedule they plan to take and are
responsible to take classes which meet graduation requirements. If, due to
schedule conflicts at the new school, a student is unable to take all expected
requirements for CAJ, the registrar will explain the matter to the principal,
who will make a recommendation to the headmaster for a final decision.
2.
Exceptions
to CAJÕs graduation requirements may be granted by the headmaster.
Graffiti: Students may not write on or carve
into desks, tables, picnic tables, or other school property.
Guidance
Center: CAJ provides
a variety of services through the K-12 guidance office: study skills, career
testing and guidance, college selection advice and information, academic
support, course scheduling advice to high school students, and achievement
testing. More information at: Guidance
The guidance
counselor(s) provides limited, non-intensive personal counseling and is an
information resource for the community; more serious issues are referred to
outside resources.
Gum interferes with our schoolÕs goals
and objectives when someone chews it in a distracting way, blows and pops
bubbles during class, sticks chewed gum to the bottom of furniture, or when gum
sticks to our floors or grounds (e.g. the plaza).
- Gum in the school
buildings: High school
students may chew gum in the school buildings if the following conditions
are met:
- The principal allows it
- The teacher, who is
ultimately responsible for the state of the classroom, allows gum chewing
in his/her classroom
- No wrappers or garbage are
left on the floor, or left behind, during or after class
- No chewed gum is ever
intentionally stuck to any school furniture or property
- Students wrap their chewed
gum in a piece of paper or tissue before putting it in a garbage can
- The carpets do not become
stained by gum
- Students take full
responsibility for restoring school property to a reasonable condition if
they accidentally drop chewed gum
- The classroom is clean,
orderly, and organized when the next class comes to use it
- The gum is not a
distraction from learning (e.g., passing gum in front of other students
who are trying to listen, repeatedly asking a friend for a piece of gum,
loud chewing, bubble blowing and popping, or wrapper noises, etc.)
- No garbage of any kind
(not just food and drink related) is left behind anywhere in the school
- Students understand that
the abuse of this privilege by one student may result in a teacher
suspending the privilege in a particular classroom for every student for
a specified period of time, or for the rest of the year
- Students understand that
abuse of this privilege by one student may result in the principal
suspending the privilege for every high school student for a specified
period of time, or for the rest of the year
Harassment:
Any harassment
(physical, verbal, emotional, sarcastic, mocking humor by adults or students)
based on ethnic, religious, physical, or gender differences or any other reason
is strictly forbidden and will be promptly investigated and resolved. Students
who suffer such harassment from another student or staff member or know of a
situation where it has occurred should report it to a teacher, guidance
counselor, or a principal immediately. The report will be investigated promptly,
and those found guilty of such harassment will face disciplinary action up to
and including dismissal. Students who make such a report will be protected
against reprisal from others.
Health
Center: The health
center is staffed by a full-time nurse from 8:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays)
to 4:00 p.m. to help promote the health and safety of students. The nurse
administers initial first-aid treatment for illness or injury and is a resource
of health information to the community. The nurse also coordinates all required
student and staff health data.
- All new students and those
entering grades 6, and 9 are required to submit completed Health History,
and Physical Examination forms before attending classes. The Health
History form, to be completed by the parents, includes general health
information, allergy information and immunization history. Please answer
all the questions on the form. You may attach a photocopy of the
immunization record in English or Japanese if you wish. The Physical Examination form, to
be completed by your physician, consists of a general review of body
systems and should include a discussion of your childÕs immunizations.
Please use this opportunity to update any missing or outdated immunizations
such as measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, and tetanus. These exams
should be obtained within six months of the studentÕs first day of school.
- A screening for tuberculosis
is required for all new and returning 6th grade students. Please answer
all the questions on the Tuberculosis Screening form and present the form
to your physician at the time of the physical examination. If your
physician determines that risk factors for TB are present, he will perform
the tuberculosis skin test (PPD) or chest x-ray. If your child has no risk
factors, as determined by your physician, further testing is not
indicated. Please return the Tuberculosis Screening form to school along
with the other forms. The Tuberculosis Screening form has been translated
into Japanese for your convenience.
- Each family is required to
submit a yearly Family Emergency Information form. This form grants the
nurse permission to administer care and selected medications, provides
updated medical information, and an alternate contact person for emergency
situations when the parent cannot be reached.
- A yearly sports physical is
required for Grades 6 - 12 before a student may participate in
cocurricular sports. Sports physicals are valid for one year from
completion date. Students in grades 6 and 9 who are completing the
Physical Examination form do not need to submit a separate Sports
Physical.
- Students requiring
administration of prescription medication during the school day must
submit the Permission to Administer Prescription Medication form signed by
the prescribing physician and a parent. Medications need to be in the
original packaging.
- Students who are ill and/or
have the following symptoms should not come to school:
- A temperature of 99.6 F
(37.6 C) or above.
- Vomiting or diarrhea.
- A contagious-looking skin
rash or infection, or lice.
- Symptoms of tonsillitis or
strep throat, such as fever, very red sore throat with or without white
spots, bright red tongue with protruding red spots, and enlarged lymph
glands.
- If these symptoms are present,
a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible, and the student should
not return to school until antibiotics have been taken for 24 hours.
- If it becomes necessary to
send a student home during the school day, the nurse will contact the
parent or the alternate contact person to make necessary arrangements.
Honor
Roll: At the end of
each semester, a studentÕs grade point average (GPA) is used to determine the
Honor Roll. Half-credit courses are counted at half value. Students with
ÒincompleteÓ on their report cards are not listed until a grade is assigned. To
be on the Honor Roll a student must have a GPA of 3.6 or more for the semester.
This is published on individual student transcripts. See also: Merit Roll.
Immigration
Letters: When a
letter certifying a studentÕs current enrollment at CAJ is needed by
Immigration, please notify the academic office at least one week in advance.
When the letter is ready to be picked up, someone from school will email you.
Late Work: Work that is handed in after the due date may
indicate organizational and time management difficulties. Therefore, in trying
to help students learn planning, organizational, and time management skills,
and in trying to foster personal responsibility, the high school has adopted a
late work policy:
1. Work is due at the beginning of the class period
unless specifically exempted by the teacher in writing. Assignments submitted
after this time are penalized.
Plan on possible computer or printing problems. Being late for class to print a paper
or complete an assignment is a tardy and the work counts as late.
2. Late work will be penalized 10% per school day and
10% per Saturday or holiday day. The 10% will be deducted from the points
before the work is graded. On multi-day holidays each day except
Sunday counts for 10%. CAJ does
not encourage students to study on Sunday so does not penalize for Sunday. The
principal encourages teachers not to make major assignments due on Monday. Classes based on participation (home
economics, PE, industrial arts, digital photography, video, music, etc.) are
exempt from weekend or holiday penalties for many assignments. Please consult the class syllabus.
3. Late work papers can be submitted to
turnitin.com. If the assignment is
not supposed to be submitted to turnitin.com, then email may be
appropriate. Check with your
teacher. The late penalty will be
applied up to the date the work is sent.
Teachers may require a paper copy be submitted as well.
4. Assignments must be completed to a B (above average) level to receive 50%
credit. The student can repeat the assignment twice, if necessary, to reach
this level. Additional attempts must
be approved by the teacher in advance.
In some cases an exception to the B level might be appropriate. The student can consult with the
teacher to determine a level appropriate for their ability.
5. Teachers are not expected to provide detailed
feedback or comments on student work if it is more than five school days late.
6. The final assignment deadline for the semester
applies to all year long courses.
Semester length courses may have later deadlines. Late assignments will not be accepted
beyond the last day of the semester unless the student has been granted an
incomplete exemption by the principal.
Late work already more than five days late must be submitted by the
final assignment deadline on the school calendar.
7. Exceptions to the late penalty or these policies
may be granted by the principal.
Any questions about this policy, appeals or requests for exceptions
should be directed to the principal.
Lettering
in a sport or fine arts activity is both an award and an honor. It is an award because the student
must meet certain requirements in order to receive it. It is an honor because
it is bestowed upon the student by an advisor or coach. Neither awards nor
honors are given upon demand. Students need to understand that no system is
perfect and that bestowing letters is ultimately a subjective act. The goal in
giving letters is to recognize diligence and excellence.
Athletics:
General Requirements: To receive a JV pin or Varsity letter or pin
in any sport, athletes must:
- Maintain eligibility for the
entire season
- Maintain 100% attendance at
all practices and games unless excused by the coach
- Demonstrate the motivation,
positive attitude, effort and coachability appropriate with being a member
of a team
- Meet requirements of the
individual sport or be recommended by the coach to receive a letter. Specific requirements for
individual sports can be found in the athletic handbook.
Fine Arts Letters:
Music, Drama (including Light & Sound/Speech/Debate/Liturgical
Dance, Visual Arts, Literary Arts
To receive a letter in any fine art, students must:
- Maintain eligibility
- Maintain 100% attendance at
all practices and events unless excused by the supervisor
- Exhibit effort, motivation,
and a positive attitude
- Meet the requirements of the
individual category or be recommended by the supervisor
Specific requirements for individual fine arts activities are
listed on the application form which is available on the CAJ website (see
caj.or.jp/....) The application process begins in May of each year.
Library
and Media Center
- Library usage: CAJ students, staff, their families and ESS
students are welcome to make use of the library.
- The primary role of the
library is to support the educational and research interests of CAJ
students and staff. Because our library serves a wide range of students
and families whose interests and needs differ, and because there is a
wide range of views within our community on what is appropriate for a
library, it should be recognized that not all materials on the shelves
are acceptable for every student or family. The library is distinct from
the classroom in that free choice is involved in the selection of
materials. The librarian cannot be, nor should be, a watchman over the
materials an individual student chooses. The librarian cannot know either
the wishes of the parents for the children or the maturity level of each
individual student. The ultimate responsibility for what a student reads
and views rests with the student and the parents.
- Respectful conduct is
expected of all persons using the library so that we can be good stewards
of our God-given resources. Abuse of library privileges may result in
restricted use of materials and facilities.
- Books circulate for two
weeks during the school year and longer during the summer. Fines are
assessed for books returned late and for damaged materials. Lost
materials must be paid for by the borrower. Unpaid fines may result in
withheld student records.
- The library is open from
8:00 a.m. until 4:25 p.m. except on Wednesdays, when it is open from 9:00
a.m. until 4:25 p.m. During this time priority is given to teachers and
their classes. The librarians may occasionally close the library to
additional students when a large class has reserved the library. Summer
library hours are posted at the beginning of each summer.
- CAJ library collection
development policy (including books, movies, and videos)
- Purpose: The library will provide books and media
materials which:
i. Support the goals of CAJÕs statement
of philosophy and purpose
ii. Enrich and support all subject areas
of the school curriculum, taking into consideration the varied interests,
abilities, and maturity levels of the students served and their teachers
iii. Stimulate growth in factual knowledge,
literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical, moral, and biblical
convictions
iv. Are from both Christian and secular
perspectives in order to challenge studentsÕ minds and spirits, to develop and
nurture them, to better equip students to minister to a needy world, and to
respond to the issues of their lives
v. Serve the recreational and
informational needs of the CAJ community in general, where possible, although
this is a matter of secondary concern
- Principles: The library collection will be governed by
the following fundamental principles: appropriateness, educational
potential, moral integrity, aesthetic excellence, and prudence.
i. Appropriateness: Christian standards – such as
can be derived from the Bible (e.g., Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 5:4; I Peter
3:15-16; etc.) – shall be placed above personal opinion in selecting
materials that are an honor to God and useful to His people.
ii. Educational potential: Materials that have potential for
enlarging a studentÕs vision, deepening his/her faith, and sharpening his/her
sensitivity as a Christian human being shall be sought over those that are
superficial or narrow in their scope or point of view.
iii. Moral integrity: Reason and fairness shall be placed
above ignorance and prejudice in selecting materials which fairly represent the
current state of affairs in the world which God has made. Materials which
present an honest, penetrating view of life, even though they may challenge or
shock, will be considered if they meet the criteria outlined in this document.
iv. Aesthetic excellence: Artistic excellence, engaging the
studentÕs imagination and emotions, will be sought in materials which provide
enjoyment and inspiration suitable to Christians.
v. Prudence: Wise care and foresight shall govern
the purchase of materials which will retain value for our present and future
educational needs.
- The library collection will
be governed by the following specific principles:
- Award-winning and
noteworthy works in all fields of academic interest will generally be
acquired.
- Preference will be given
to books recently published. Classic works in all fields of interest will
be sought regardless of their publication date.
- Priority will be given at
various times to collection areas that have been targeted for special
development. These priorities will reflect the changing needs of the
school curriculum and will be established by the school board, the
headmaster, the principals, and the librarian in keeping with
recommendations given by teachers and such accrediting professional
organizations as WASC. Such priorities will result from a regular review
of our library collection.
- Not collected will be
materials:
i. Of an interest or of a research level
outside the needs of the CAJ school community
ii. Which use profanity, obscenity, or
violence gratuitously, i.e., as the primary attraction to the reader/viewer
- Concerns about the
appropriateness of materials in the CAJ library collection should be
brought to the attention of the librarian. There is a form available to
ask for reconsideration of materials. If after one has submitted this form
and met with the librarian and satisfactory resolution of the matter is
not reached, an appeal can be made to the headmaster.
Lockers
and other property (personal and school)
- A fundamental principle for
our life together is respect for each other, which includes each other's
property. We expect that everyone who shares the use of school facilities
will help to take good care of them as part of our desire to be good
stewards of the resources God has given us to use. Those who are
disrespectful will make restitution with their time and their yen. There
is no insurance to pay for personal or school property that is abused.
- CAJ provides storage space
for every student for personal items. Students in Grades 6-12 are assigned
school and PE lockers, and combination locks are provided for security.
Students are expected to keep their lockers locked at all times.
- All lockers and school desks
are school property loaned to students. Principals may inspect lockers and
desks at any time. Damage to lockers (which includes anything students
stick on that won't come off) will be repaired and students billed for the
cost.
- Unfortunately, occasionally
a member of our community does not respect the property of others. Don't
leave money or things of value where others may take them. If you must
take something valuable to school, ask a teacher or someone in the office
to keep it for you until you need it. Report suspected thefts immediately to the academic
office.
- P.E. lockers, which are
especially vulnerable to theft, must be locked at all times (except,
obviously, when you are placing or removing items). PE lockers that are left unlocked
will be secured by a second padlock and you will have to: 1) retrieve your
padlock from your principal, 2) ask the PE teachers to let you into your
locker, and 3) you will be required to miss the next PE class or athletic
practice (you will be allowed to play in a game if it is the next day).
Lock-ins, overnight on campus
events
High School lock-in,
overnight student on-campus event policy and procedure
CAJ student groups that
wish to have on overnight on-campus activity must follow this procedure:
Submit a proposal (on paper
or via email) to the high school principal which includes:
1)
The purpose of the event
2)
The dates of the event: please check school icals for possible conflicts before
submitting the proposal.
Submitting multiple options for dates recommended.
3)
The times of the event including what hours the lock-in, the time when students
will not be allowed to come and go, are in effect
4)
What group will be involved in the event (for example: class or team)
5)
Who the student leaders/ studentsÕ responsible will be
6)
Who the chaperones will be – two chaperones are required for overnight
events. At least one male and one
female chaperone are preferred for mixed groups. At least one of the chaperones should be a CAJ staff
person. Some groups may desire to have
different sets of chaperones that trade off during the event.
7)
Where the event will be held (specific rooms and facilities) and at what times.
8)
Activities planned. Movies must be
legal copies and approved by the high school principal in advance. Music must be legal and
appropriate. Depending on the size
and purpose of the event, music may be restricted to pre-approved music on the
school iPod.
If the proposal is
approved:
Student leaders should
work with the chaperone, sponsor or principal to fill out an electronic
On-Campus Event request form available on the staff portal.
Specific guidelines and
rules for the event to be enforced by student leaders and adult chaperones:
1)
All students need to return a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian to
attend. Slips are to be returned
to the student leader(s) and given to the chaperones on or before the night of
the event. Attendance must be
taken and compared to the permission slips. Attendance records and permission slips should be submitted
to the principal after the event.
2)
Parents and the principal should be provided an emergency contact phone number
and appropriate information (times, possible costs, etc.) for the event. The school field trip phone is
available by reservation (see the principal or registrar).
3)
No one outside the group that was given permission to attend, either student(s)
or adult(s), should be at the event at any time.
4)
Care must be taken that all students eligible to attend are invited and
encouraged to come. Distributing a
permission slip to each student eligible to attend with his or her name on it
is a good way to track whether all students were informed.
5)
At least one chaperone should be awake at all times that students are awake.
6)
Chaperones and student leaders should know the whereabouts of all
students. Students are not allowed
to disperse into unsupervised areas, especially in small groups or as
couples.
7)
All school rules, including those regarding dress code and public displays of
affection, are in effect for the duration of the event.
8)
Students are responsible for cleaning up all areas used and reporting any
damage or incidents to the chaperones.
Permission may be requested to eat in areas where it is not usually
allowed.
9)
Some areas, including the gym and home ec room, have specific guidelines for
use. The student leaders and
chaperones should know and abide by these guidelines.
10)
Quiet times are to be enforced – especially for activities which might
impact our neighbors.
11)
Chaperones should follow up with the principal following the event to verify
the success of the event and report any problems or rules violations.
Lost and
Found items are kept
in the library and the gym. Please check in each location when looking for a
lost item. Items can be donated to
one of the twice yearly PTA Thrift shops without notice.
Lunch: CAJ provides an a la carte hot lunch program for students, and
staff. Meal cards can be purchased for ´5,000 in the business office. Students
are asked to be respectful by:
- Standing patiently in line
- Cleaning up and pushing in
chairs, putting away all utensils, plates, trays, and trash
- Displaying appropriate
actions at all times
- Following all cafeteria
rules
Merit
Roll: At the end of
each semester, a studentÕs grade point average (GPA) is used to determine the Merit
Roll. Half-credit courses are counted at half value. Students with ÒincompleteÓ
on their report cards are not listed until a grade is assigned. To be on the
Merit Roll a student must have a GPA of 3.2 -3.59 for the semester. This is
published on individual student transcripts. See also: Honor Roll.
Movie
Usage: It is a
reasonable teaching practice to use part or all of a movie in a class. However,
because our school serves a wide range of students and families whose
convictions differ, and because there is a wide range of views within our
community on what is appropriate, CAJ recognizes that not all movies are
acceptable for every student or family. Therefore, we are guided by the
following:
- CAJ uses movies in class to
teach rather than to entertain
- Any movie used in class has
been previewed and approved by the principal
- The ultimate responsibility
for what a student views rests with the student and the parents
- Students will be notified in
advance of a movie being shown
- If a student or parents
object to a particular movie, they may request an alternate assignment
CAJ video usage policy
1.
Purpose: Teachers use movies which:
a.
Support
the goals of CAJÕs statement of philosophy and purpose
b.
Enrich
or support a particular area of the school curriculum
c.
Stimulate
growth in factual knowledge, subject area appreciation, aesthetic values, and
ethical, moral, and biblical convictions
d.
Are from
both Christian and secular perspectives in order to challenge studentsÕ minds and
spirits, to develop and nurture them, to better equip students to impact the
world for Christ, and to respond to the issues of their lives
e.
Concerns
about the appropriateness of movies scheduled should be brought to the
attention of the principal.
2.
Movies proposed as entertainment at optional
student events will be carefully evaluated; approval will be given by the
principal.
Music
program:
- CAJ offers many music
opportunities, both within the curriculum and as cocurricular activities.
Middle school students may participate in band or choir. High school
students may participate in choir, band, and a variety of other ensemble
groups.
- CAJ offers private music
lessons. These lessons are coordinated by staff members, and fees are paid
through the school or on a private basis, depending on the contract status
of sthe teacher. Students may
also arrange to rent an instrument for an additional cost. Lessons are
given for most band instruments, stringed instruments, piano, and voice.
Practice rooms are available by arrangement with the music coordinator.
Students who wish to use any of the facilities in the auditorium need a
staff sponsor who is in the building. Arrangements must be made ahead of
time.
Name tags: Parents, staff and visitors are
required to wear names tags when on campus during school hours.
Parents
away from home: Prior
to leaving the country (or even their home for another area within Japan) for a
period of time, parents must leave contact numbers and intended length of
absence with the academic office in case of an emergency.
Parent
Teacher Association:
- The PTA is an organization
which supports the ministry of Christian Academy in Japan; volunteers are
always needed to help in a variety of ways.
- CAJ Ôs PTA is led by an
executive committee responsible for its activities. These include evening
meetings such as Back-to-School Nights and two yearly Thrift Shops.
- All profits from the Thrift
Shops are used for school-related and student-related projects and
activities. Some recur annually, such as subsidizing the publication of
the monthly school newsletter Knight Sounds and underwriting part of the cost of the 8th
grade and senior class excursions.
Other requests for equipment, services, or activities not included
in the current school budget are presented to the executive committee of
the PTA at one of its monthly meetings after having been approved by the
headmaster.
Parent-teacher
conferences are
scheduled in November. At other times, conferences are scheduled at the request
of parents, teachers, or administrators. Parents are invited to meet teachers
in their classrooms during Back-to-School Night, held soon after school begins
in the fall. The high school also
participates in student led conferences.
Passes: All high school students are
responsible to keep their own school issued Agenda with them during the school
day because only passes in agendas or pre-printed from the offices are
acceptable for permission to be outside of class (except for class-specific
bathroom passes). Teachers and the principal will ask students to show their
passes when students are in the hallways during class time. If a student runs
out of lines for writing passes, more pass sheets are available in the academic
office.
Personal
Belongings: All
personal belongings, including school-related materials, are to be kept in
student lockers. Items left in the classrooms will be collected by the
classroom teacher and delivered to the Lost and Found with the purpose of
providing an undistracting* learning environment for other students. Items left
in hallways or in other common areas of the school will be collected by the
principal and taken to the Lost and Found with the purpose of maintaining an
attractive building for visitors and demonstrating an atmosphere of
gratefulness for the great facilities that God has blessed us with. Students
who want their things back can inquire of one of the librarians or check in the
gym. See also: Lost and Found
Umbrellas are
personal property and should not be borrowed without the ownerÕs permission.
Plagiarism: High school students are responsible
to understand the issue and consequences of plagiarism. CAJ's curriculum requires that teachers
teach and remind students about the illegality of using someone else's ideas or
words without giving credit. Teachers do so before students work on assignments
that require documentation. Therefore, plagiarism in high school is a serious
offense; it is a form of stealing, and, if intentional, is cheating. Ignorance about plagiarism
is not an excuse. CAJ subscribes to turnitin.com to help educate students about
plagiarism and to help with enforcement.
High school
students are required to give proper credit to all sources used when completing
an assignment; failure to do so is plagiarism (see Plagiarism). CAJ uses the
Modern Language Association (MLA) documentation format which requires that
students complete and hand in a Works Cited list whenever a student has quoted
or paraphrased ideas or words from another person. Students are responsible to
use the proper format both in their parenthetical references and in the Works
Cited list. To help students with proper citations, The Purdue University
Online Writing Lab provides an excellent online reference at
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html . Students are asked
to use this web page or a copy of the MLA Handbook (Fifth Edition) to ensure
that due credit is given and documentation is formatted correctly. Exception:
AP Psychology/Psychology class will be required to use APA (American
Psychological Association) format. Some science classes may choose this format
as well. This can also be found
at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html.
Probation
Policy: CAJ uses an
academic probation system to help students succeed in school. The high school
policy is as follows:
- Failure in any semester course
will result in academic
probation for a minimum of one semester.
- Probation status for those
failing a course needed for graduation will remain in effect until the
student takes and passes that course (or an agreed substitute course) so
that the deficiency is removed and the student is back on track toward
completing graduation requirements (38 semesters of specified courses + 10
electives = 48 total for an average of 6 per semester and 12 per year).
- The student must make up the
course needed for graduation according to the following schedule:
- A course failed during
first or second semester of the freshman year must be made up prior to
the start of the junior year.
- A course failed during
first or second semester of the sophomore year must be made up prior to
the start of the senior year.
- A course failed during
first or second semester of the junior year must be made up prior to
graduation.
- A course failed during the
senior year must be made up prior to graduation.
- If the student does not make
up the course by the time specified above,
- The student who failed a
course in the freshman or sophomore year will face probable suspension
and will not be readmitted until the course is made up. Further, to be
readmitted in the proper grade level, the student must have completed
appropriate credits for that grade level missed while on suspension.
- The student who failed a
course in the junior or senior year will not graduate at the end of the
senior year.
- If, while on probation, the
student fails a second course, or if the student fails two or more courses
in one semester, the student will face probable suspension and will not be
readmitted until all courses (or agreed upon substitute courses) have been
taken and passed. Further, to be readmitted in the proper grade level, the
student must have completed appropriate credits for that grade level
missed while on suspension.
- Exceptions to this policy
may be made for any student with a documented learning or emotional
disability.
Public
displays of affection: Although
we want you to care for each other, we ask that you be modest and discreet in
your expressions of affection for one another, which means holding hands is
okay. More intimate public displays of physical affection, especially between
couples, are not.
Publications:
CAJ students produce
a yearbook, known as the Matsu, and are at times involved in publishing newspapers and literary
magazines.
Razors
(scooters) must be
used according to the laws of Japan and are not to be used in the plaza area
when school is in session or an event is taking place. Razors should be folded
and stored in the student locker.
Rollerblades/skateboards: are not permitted on campus during
school hours or during school activities.
They should not be used to commute to and from school or in the school
vicinity except for weekends or during school holidays. Commuters should not bring skateboards
and store them at the station or other locations.
Schedule:
Daily: The high
school uses three different daily schedules. It is important that students move
quickly between classes and listen for bells. The schedules are as follows:
Homeroom Day (usually Monday)
Homeroom 8:30 AM 9:05
AM
First 9:08
AM 9:53
AM
Second 9:56
AM 10:41
AM
Break
Third 10:53
AM 11:38
AM
Fourth 11:41
AM 12:26
PM
Fifth 12:29
PM 1:14
PM
Lunch
Sixth 1:57
PM 2:42
PM
Seventh 2:45
PM 3:30
PM
Regular Day (usually Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
First 8:30
AM 9:24
AM
Second 9:27
AM 10:16
AM
Break
Third 10:31
AM 11:20
AM
Fourth 11:23
AM 12:12
PM
Fifth 12:15
PM 1:04
PM
Lunch
Sixth 1:49
PM 2:38
PM
Seventh 2:41
PM 3:30
PM
Chapel Day (usually Wednesday)
First 9:30
AM 10:10
AM
Chapel 10:15
AM 10:55
AM
Second 11:00
AM 11:35
AM
Third 11:40
AM 12:15
AM
Fourth 12:20
AM 12:55
AM
Lunch
Fifth 1:35
PM 2:10
PM
Sixth 2:15
PM 2:50
PM
Seventh 2:55
PM 3:30
PM
Schedule:
Student
- General guidelines: In making a student schedule, the principal,
who will make final decisions regarding student schedules, will consider
the following,:
- Student needs and input,
parent input, past student performance in classes and on standardized
tests, teacher recommendations, counselor and registrar input, class
size, and availability of courses
- The minimum course load is
6 credit classes per semester
- A student may take a
maximum of 3 AP classes.
However, because of the intense homework schedule three AP classes
are not recommended. Based
on a documented parent appeal, exceptions may be granted by the principal
- Due to class size limits,
some students may not be able to be enrolled in a particular class. A class
may be canceled due to low enrollment
- Students may drop/add a
class during the first two weeks of school (see Courses)
- Recommendations:
- Overall schedule: All
students are required to take 6 classes for credit each semester.
- CAJ recommends a well-rounded
schedule as defined by the levels and point system used in the Student
Workload Check Sheet, which is provided in the student's Agenda.
- Study halls: CAJ
recommends a study hall for all students. Students need to apply to the principal for an exception
to take more than 6 classes without a study hall. Those who plan to be involved in
a cocurricular activity, an AP class, or the college admissions process
(first semester of the senior year) should be hesitant to apply for an
exception.
- College-bound students: CAJ recommends that college-bound students
take:
i. a minimum of 3 maths/3 sciences
ii. one or more AP courses
iii. a reasonably rigorous schedule in the
senior year; students will be better prepared for college if they take an
appropriately challenging schedule
- Typical schedules:
- 9th: Bible/PE, English,
algebra or geometry, physical science, world history, an elective, and
study hall both semesters
- 10th: Bible/PE, English,
foreign language (choice: French, Japanese, Spanish), geometry or
advanced algebra, biology, and 1 or 2 electives per semester
- 11th: Bible/PE, English,
American history, foreign language (2nd year), health, and electives
- 12th: Bible/PE, (AP)
English, Japanese culture/global issues, and electives
Senior
privileges: At the
beginning of the year, seniors may propose and negotiate special privileges
with the principal because seniors are the oldest and presumably most
responsible students at CAJ. Privileges will be granted in exchange for a
commitment from seniors to set an example for younger students. Proposals and
resulting negotiations are the responsibility of class officers.
Student-led
conferences are an
important tool for helping students articulate learning objectives and
progress. SLCÕs are held on campus in February and are the culmination of a
number of strategies employed at school to help students become aware of the
learning process and to take responsibility for their own learning. Students
are asked to actively participate in the process and to make the most of a
valuable learning opportunity. CAJ
also sponsors parent-teacher conferences.
Student
Council (StuCo) Elections
and selection are held each year for officers and class representatives.
Teaching staff members serve as advisors to these organizations; the primary
purpose of these organizations is to serve the student body by providing
leadership in planning activities and projects.
Student
Workers: Students interested in working for CAJ
either during the school year or during the summer should see the business
office for an application and guidelines.
Study Hall
- Study halls exist for
studying (reviewing oneÕs Agenda, planning and organizing, completing
assignments, preparing for tests, doing research). Once assignments and
planning are completed, students may use study hall time to:
- Read quietly
- Take care of other school
business (such as an appointment with the guidance counselor or
registrar)
- Study hall guidelines:
- Students are expected to
study.
- The study hall teacher may
provide a pass (in the studentÕs Agenda) for students whose assignment
requires them to work in the library or computer lab.
- Music students may take a
music lesson or practice on a regular basis during their study hall
time. Arrangements should be
made with the music department coordinator (Mrs. Tarter, mtarter@caj.or.jp) who will provide
names to the divisional principal to approve the absence from study
hall.
Sunday
Worship Services: All
students and parents are encouraged to attend Sunday worship services.
Information about various churches in the greater Tokyo area can be obtained
from the school offices.
Tardies: Teachers will take attendance at the
beginning of each class period. Students are expected to be ready to study when
the teacher begins class or must provide a valid pass in their agenda. A
teacherÕs assistant (TA) will collect the attendance slips, and tardies will be
entered into attendance records in the academic office. Corrections should be
attended to on the same day that the absence/tardy error is made. Students need
to take responsibility for this correction being made in the Academic office.
Excessive tardies (8) result in Saturday School. Failure to attend Saturday
School may result in suspension for disobedience.
Textbooks are loaned to students by CAJ and
should be returned showing reasonable wear. Therefore we encourage students to
cover textbooks with sturdy paper or plastic covers. Some teachers may require students to cover books. Students who lose textbooks will be
charged a replacement fee; students who damage books will be charged a damage
fee. Some AP classes require
purchasing texts.
Trains: Many CAJ students commute to school by
train. Students may request school verification forms for reduced train fare
passes at the business office. Please apply one week prior to going to the
local train station to purchase/renew a pass. Students older than 12 who are
taking a JR train trip longer than 100 kilometers may apply for a special 20%
discount form (gakuwari) in the business office.
CAJ is
responsible for students on the trains and train platforms, and all school
rules apply. In addition, train regulations forbid the following:
- Falsifying name, age, date,
stations, or other items on the pass
- Using another person's pass
- Combining a ticket with a
pass and not paying for stations in between
- Failing to show the pass to train
officials upon request
In addition
to these legal requirements, CAJ students are expected to be polite, courteous,
and well-mannered to and from school. Students are expected not to:
- Roughhouse on the trains or
platforms
- Hold the train doors open for
friends who are late
- Sit on the floors or stand
on the seats of the trains
- Swing from the handstraps
- Block others from getting on
or off the trains
- Chase each other from car to
car or on the platforms
- Throw things out of the
windows
- Eat or drink on the trains
- Run through the turnstiles
to avoid paying
- Create disturbances by loud
or obnoxious behavior or by inappropriate use of cell phones, for example
Train
officials can suspend a train pass or charge substantial fines for misconduct.
In addition, CAJ may:
- Reroute or reschedule a
studentÕs travel
- Require parents to accompany
the student to make an apology to the stationmaster
- Take other disciplinary
action as necessary
Transcripts,
records, and official letters: All requests should be made one week in advance of the date
needed. Requests for school transcripts and school records can be made by
contacting the registrar registrar@caj.or.jp.
Requests for other official letters (to provide documentation of attendance,
enrollment, etc.) can be made by contacting the CAJ infodesk infodesk@caj.or.jp.
*Undistracting is not a word anywhere except at CAJ,
where it means Òthe opposite of distracting.Ó
Visitors:
- All visitors are asked to
check in.
- All students who have made
previous arrangements to visit classes are asked to report to the
academic office to pick up passes.
- ESS students who have made
previous arrangements to visit classes are asked to report to the ESS
office.
- All other visitors (8:00
a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) are asked to sign in at the business office upon
arrival.
- We enjoy having students
visit CAJ. Whenever a high school age non-CAJ student would like to visit
CAJ classes, all arrangements should be made through the academic office
(high school principalÕs office) at least one full week in advance.
- In order to maintain the
integrity of classroom instruction, there are certain days designated for
visitors. Generally, we welcome visitors October 1 – December 5 and
January 13 – April 30.
- However, there are
circumstances such as field trips, testing, Thrift Shop, and overcrowded
classes that are not conducive to hosting guests.
- Visits are limited to one
school day per year, except in special circumstances. We ask your
understanding if we are unable to grant a request.
- When a classroom visit
cannot be arranged, visitors are welcome to visit the library, gym lobby,
cafeteria, and benches outside.
- Class and student council
activities are reserved for CAJ students only unless specifically
stated.