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  • Weekly Round-Up: February 19-23

    Each week we have a variety of enrichment classes at YCS: chapel worship, computer, library, PE, and music. Each of these classes begins at an age-appropriate level, with reasonable expectations for each…

    February 23, 2018
    School Life

  • Weekly Round-Up: February 12-16

    Weekly Round-Up: February 12-16   This week was another busy week at Yokohama Christian School.   Of course, the highlight of the week was Valentine’s Day. Students were all instructed to make…

    February 19, 2018
    General, School Life

  • Pay It Forward

    The other day, I watched a movie called “Pay It Forward” released in 2000. I love it not only for the story but also for the Nevadan air in the movie, which…

    January 24, 2018
    Service

  • It’s Vacation Time Again!

    (Website Admin apologizes for the delay in posting this blog by Ms. Linda. We hope that the holiday season has been a relaxing and blessed time.)   I, too, as a parent…

    January 6, 2018
    General, Tips for Parents

  • 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