Summer Program

The Saint Maur Summer Program promotes our philosophy towards Lifelong Learning by offering English-speaking children a blend of academic enrichment throughout mid-June to early July, in core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, technology, science, art, drama, and sports. Students do not need to be enrolled in Saint Maur International School during the regular academic year in order to participate in our summer program.

2013 Summer School Program

Gr. 6.to 12: June 17 to July 5

(2 or 3 weeks)

Pre-school to Gr. 5: June 17 to July 12

(2, 3, or 4 weeks)

Online registration starts on March 15th.

Summer School

Pre-School

for children 2½ to 5+ years of age
Register for 2, 3, or 4 weeks
June 17 to July 12

Half-day: 8:45 am - 11:45 am
Full-day: 8:45 am - 3:00 pm
Children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age will enjoy discovering themselves as members of a group and as individuals at the Pre-School summer program. The Montessori philosophy is closely followed as children are directed through various individual and group educational activities, as well as other activities such as singing songs, discovering their creative talents through exposure to various arts and crafts activities, and enjoying physical activities outdoors. Your child will thrive in an educationally enriched environment! (Instructor: Miss Sallie and Assistant: Miss Barbara)

Short 1 minutes movie/slideshow of activities

First Grade Headstart

For children starting first grade in fall 2013
Register for 2, 3, or 4 weeks
June 17 to July 12

Children must attend at least 2 consecutive weeks.

8:45 am - 3:00 pm

Participation in this program provides opportunities for children to develop their speaking and listening skills and help to further prepare them academically for entry into Grade 1. Students learn to read while focusing on phonics, fluency and comprehension through whole class, small group and individual activities. Daily writing exercises are incorporated into learning activities. Basic addition, subtraction and problem solving skills are taught in the Math classes.The IPC, Art and Physical Education sessions, allow students to extend their knowledge and abilities. (Instructor: Miss Nakagawa)

Short 1 minute movie/slideshow of activities

Elementary

for students starting Grades 2-5 in fall of 2013

Register for 2 to 4 weeks
June 17 to July 12

Students must attend at least 2 consecutive weeks.

8:45 am - 3:00 pm

Courses for the first 3 weeks of summer school are:

Language Arts
Math
General Physical Education
Digital Media using Macs
Japanese A & B (A: native-speakers; B: non-native speakers)
Arts & Crafts
Grade 4 & 5 Handbells (with Grade 6)

Fourth Week (July 8 to 12):

FOR STUDENTS STARTING GRADES 2-5 IN FALL OF 2013

“Exploration Week!”

full-day from 8:45a.m. to 3:00p.m.

“Explore Science!” every morning with experiments in the Chemistry lab with Dr. Mary Anne Suzuki & Cooking/Baking in the kitchen (themes linked to the day’s Science experiments). After lunch, students “Explore Sports!” every afternoon with Mrs. Okaguchi: Swimming, Bowling, Tennis, and more on campus and at the YC&AC (activities subject to weather conditions).

For further details, click here.

Short 1 minute movie/slideshow of activities

Middle School

8:45 am - 3:00 pm

For students starting Grades 6-8 in the Fall of 2013:

Register for 2 or 3 weeks

June 17 to July 5

Students must attend at least 2 consecutive weeks.

Enhance Your Brain Power/Study Skills for Academic Success!
Creative Writing Workshop
Math Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Japanese A
Japanese B
Digital Media using Macs and MacBook Air
Handbells/Music (Gr. 6 only)
Basketball Clinic

For details click here.

Short 1 minute movie/slideshow of activities

High School

8:45 am - 3:00 pm

For students starting Grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2013

Register for 2 or 3 weeks

June 17 to July 5

Students must attend at least 2 consecutive weeks.

Global Issues and Events
IGCSE English
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
IB Chemistry
Physics
Japanese A
Japanese B
Digital Media using Macs and MacBook Air
Basketball Clinic

For details click here.

Special TOEFL Program for Keio Academy NY Students (慶應義塾ニューヨーク)

FOUR WEEKS JUNE 17 - JULY 12, 2013

100 hours of Instruction

Click here for details.

TOEFL: Grammar (Paper Based Test)
TOEFL: Listening/Reading (Paper Based Test)
EAL/Creative Writing or Media Journalism
Chemistry or Basketball or Swimming

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Short 1 minute movie/slideshow about the activities

Lunch, Medical Info, Eligibility

What about my Lunch?

Cezars Kitchen

Students may bring their own lunches, or they may choose to order lunch from Cezars Kitchen. Cezars Kitchen produces great lunches everyday. The cost of meals isn’t included in the summer school program but the lunch service is easy to use, great value and takes the hassle out of preparing packed lunches every day. Another benefit is since it’s a prepaid system you can be assured your child will only be able to buy the approved items available in the cafeteria.

What is included with the Set-Lunch? Every lunch includes a hot main entree with side dish, fresh salad, dessert soup, dessert and a choice of 100% juice or iced tea. Students will take food from our great hot and cold buffets. The lunches are designed to give summer school students the best opportunity to fuel themselves for their busy day with a balanced and nutritious meal that changes daily and made right here onsite in the school cafeteria;

How do I activate my lunch account? Cezars Kitchen offers three easy ways to make a pre-payment for your child's lunch account.

1. Cash directly to the cafeteria
2. Bank Transfer
3. PayPal (Visa or MasterCard)

For additional support on making a payment, please visit:

http://cezarskitchen.com/for-parents/payments/

*If you already have a Cezars Kitchen account, please ensure you have enough funds for the summer school*

What’s being served for lunch? Our delicious, nutritionally balanced lunch menu for the Summer Lunch Program will be posted in the school cafeteria and also available online at http://cezarskitchen.com/stm-summer-menu/

Supplementary snacks and drinks are also available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

What is the cost of lunch? The daily set-lunch with drink is 650yen; 500yen for Montessori children.

Kindly send all questions pertaining to Cezars Kitchen Summer Lunch Program to :
stm@cezarskitchen.com or call 045-663-7466.

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Medical Information

MEDICAL INFORMATION: If your child has a medical condition, allergy, or special needs, please email details in English or Japanese to nurse@stmaur.ac.jp so that we can determine our ability to meet such needs and the eligibility for your child to participate in our Summer School program. Although we exercise reasonable care, the school cannot assume responsibility for providing a completely allergen-free environment, and therefore, cannot eliminate all risk to those who suffer from specific allergies.

医療情報：サマースクールプログラムに参加するお子様のニーズ或いは能力にあった指導を行うためにお子さまがアレルギー疾患をお持ちの場合或いは特別支援が必要な場合は、nurse@stmaur.ac.jp宛英語又は日本語のメールにて詳細をお知らせください。

学校としても様々な配慮をいたしますが、100パーセントアレルギーのない環境をお子さまに提供することがことができるかどうかという点については責任を負うことはできません。また、それゆえ特定のアレルギー疾患をお持ちのお子さまに対するすべての危険因子を排除することはできないのです。

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Eligibility

Montessori Pre-School

There is no language pre-requisite for pre-school children; however, they must be toilet trained and at least age 2 years and 6 months by the first day of summer school.

Note: Admittance into the Summer School Pre-school Program is not a guarantee of acceptance into the regular Montessori School in the fall.

Grades 1 to 12

Students need not be presently enrolled at Saint Maur in order to participate in the Summer School Program. Any child who is fluent in English and can follow the curriculum, including reading and writing at the appropriate grade level, may apply. In certain cases, an interview to verify English fluency may be requested before application can be accepted.

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Registration and Tuition Fees

Registration Fees and Deadlines

April: Early Registration fee ¥10,000(Deadline 4/30)
May: Normal Registration fee ¥15,000(Due by 5/31)
June 1-10: Late Registration fee ¥20,000 (Due by 6/10)

June 10: Final deadline for payment of summer school fees (including tuition & registration)

NOTE: Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Tuition cannot be refunded for withdrawals on or after
June 14.

Simultaneous remittance of both registration and tuition fees can be made, if preferred. In this case,please complete tuition payment according to the registration fee deadline.

Please make payment to:

Saint Maur International School

Bank of Yokohama, Honmoku Branch
Ordinary Account#1131663

Please indicate STUDENT’S NAME ON ALL BANK TRANSFER FORMS

PRIORITYis given to Saint Maur students applying for the full day 3-week program. Children not enrolled in Saint Maur during the regular school year are welcome to apply to our summer school program, provided they are fluent in English. Pre-school children have no language proficiency requirement.

If course enrollment does not meet the minimum number of students required, the course will be cancelled and registered students will receive full refund of tuition and registration fees.

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Tuition Fees for Pre-School and Gr. 1 Headstart

Tuition Fees for Grade 2 to Grade 12

Special Choir Performance on
Friday, June 21

The California Baptist University Choir

will perform in the
Saint Maur Auditorium
1:50 to 3:00 p.m.
Open to Saint Maur parents, students and friends of the Saint Maur Community
Students not enrolled in summer school are welcome to attend this performance.
Free Admission

All summer school students will be attending this performance which will take place the last period of the day on Friday, June 21.

Online Registration starts on March 15, 2013

March/April:   Early Registration Fee       ¥10,000 (due by 4/30)
May:            Normal Registration Fee   ¥15,000 (due by 5/31)
June 1-10:     Late Registration Fee         ¥20,000 (due by 6/10)

Summer School Registration

Please register online here.
To print a copy of the registration form, please click here.

Keio Summer school Registration

Please register online here.

To print a copy of the registration form, please click here .

Learning

Summer Program