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  • A STAR is born!

    Accreditation is the process of giving official authorization or approval to an institution or organization. These organizations are leaders in their given field. In the case of a school, accreditation means that…

    November 30, 2017
    Academics, Administration

  • Play Yard Construction

    During summer vacation this year, the YCS administration deemed it necessary to resurface a portion of the play yard under the large play structure. We are thankful to have the expertise of…

    November 17, 2017
    Service

  • Have Fun this Mid-Term Break!

    With Mid-Term Break Coming up, here are a few things going on in Yokohama to pass the time. Some are free and others are not, but I hope the information proves useful.…

    October 19, 2017
    General, Tips for Parents

  • Helpful Hints: How to help your child write

    As an elementary parent or teacher, have you ever had any concern with your own child or a certain student regarding messy and illegible hand writing? You probably thought that the child…

    October 18, 2017
    Academics, Tips for Parents

  • How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

    Sleep. All humans, young and old, need sleep. We all know what a lack of sleep looks and feels like, or do we? Most first time parents are amazed at how much…

    September 19, 2017
    General

  • Summer Reading List

    Parenting Help We can always use a little help from our friends. Why try it alone… Some recommended books to read over the summer. My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting …

    June 23, 2017
    General

  • The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of the Classroom

    Life is experienced through the five senses. They’re the sight and smell of lemons, the taste of a fresh lemonade, the tinkling of sound boxes being sorted and matched, and the soothing…

    June 7, 2017
    Academics

  • Assessment Practices at Yokohama Christian School

    Why is assessment important? Assessment is important in determining whether the stated goals of a curriculum are being met. Parents, perhaps, are most familiar with paper tests, both teacher-developed and standardized, however,…

    March 6, 2017
    Academics

  • Reflections on a Trip of a Lifetime

    I had the privilege of going with my husband to fulfill his dream of going to Israel. Reflecting back on 12 unforgettable days in Israel,  people asked what stood out or what…

    March 2, 2017
    General

  • Preparing for a New School Year

    It is that time of year when school administrators are definitely looking ahead to the next school year and parents are also thinking about that, too. How do we at YCS determine…

    February 15, 2017
    Academics, Administration