Osaka Prefecture Authorized Supplementary Material for Distance Education

School Newsletter

6June 2020
No. 206

Important information from the school.

This and following editions will be distributed through Sakura
Net and the school website.
For a hardcopy version, ask at the staffroom.

School Newsletters Available Online Only from June
□ While school newsletters have been sent by post so far, from June they will switch to online
distribution.
□ For a hardcopy version, ask at the staffroom.
□ Messages and monthly Bible passages will appear on the school website.
□ Distribution will take place on the 20th of each month (planned), with notifications through Sakura
Net. Please be sure to check for new notifications.

How to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
The basics of infection prevention, for the novel coronavirus as for other infectious diseases, arehand-washing, gargling, and manners (such as wearing a mask) when coughing. It is extremely
important for each of us to do our part to prevent the spread of infection. When going out (such asto school), be careful to avoid the three Cs (closed/crowds/close together), and otherwise behave inorder to avoid getting sick or making anyone else sick.

Academic Corporation Osaka YMCA

YMCA Gakuin High School Ikutama Teramachi 1-3, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0073 Tel. 06-67795690 Fax 06-6779-1831

Academic Affairs
Schooling
If you have a fever or otherwise don't feel well, making it difficult to attend schooling, contact your homeroom
teacher.

Assignments Using Media/Alternative Assignments
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, these lectures offer assignments using media/alternativeassignments. You will be able to meet your attendance requirements through schooling (divided attendance) andthe submission of assignments using media/alternative assignments, so plan your work carefully.
The final deadline for assignments using media/alternative assignments is August 4 (Tue.). (Hand-in: 17:00; bypost: postmark valid)
Check the details of reports, assignments using media, and alternative assignments at the URL below.
Find the QR code here ⇒https://youtu.be/P5-B0zEJFtA

Open Media Room
The media room will be open for preparation of assignments using media. Reservation in advance is required.
(Application URL)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTm8nEQT5fd9JGMMbdcDW8RI7d5XiFT35eq_lgW5mp_ANxIw/vi
ewformReports
The final deadline for reports is August 4 (Tue.). (Hand-in: 17:00; by post: cancelled postmark)*Note that you

can use the report support room if you are not sure how to complete your reports, upon application. However, thenumber of seats is limited.
(Application URL)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfspBKEYnELBZkPHmugUZqJTIOabfPH7YfF4fwmMor04NWuEA/viewform

Study Progress Report Mailings
We will notify you of your schooling attendance status and report submission status on the following schedule.
June 23 (Tue.) First study progress report / July 14 (Tue.) Second study progress report

MyPage Function
Because the schooling schedule has changed from its original plan, the attendance dates and times aredifferent. Check for reference when viewing.

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Future Study and Career Paths
Students who will graduate this year, have you decided what you want to do next, with regard to further study
or employment? If you plan to go on to further study, do you know what school you have in mind, how to approachthe entrance exam, and when the exams are? To get to the future you want, you have to take steps early on.
Exams for universities and vocational schools get more complex every year. Organize your information, find aworkplace or school that will suit you, and work out how to be at your best for the exams. If you are worried orconfused about your future, talk to your homeroom teacher or the guidance counselors (Kobayashi, Ninomiya,
Higashiura, Sakai, Ohta) as soon as possible.

Career Guidance
At the end of May, we put "Career guidance" and "Study advice for college entrance exams" up on YouTube at
the site below. This guidance is intended for parents and guardians of third-year students, but first- and secondyear students and their parents and guardians are also invited to consult the guidance.
(1) Career guidance (Overall briefing/further study)
About 30 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUqHRf27ZII(2) Career guidance (employment)
About 12 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRj3ZWQQ(3) Study advice: about 34 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jihrs1_DyhE

Help yourself to the Future Paths areas on the 1st and 5th floors□ Information on future paths is available at the Future Paths areas on the 1st and 5th floors. You can help yourself
to the information journals and guides in the Future Paths areas.
*From June on, many universities and vocational schools will be sending materials (pamphlets, applicationforms, etc.) to the school. Keep checking for new materials.

Career/Future Study Interviews and Advice□ Talk to your homeroom teacher any time for guidance and advice about your future. Third-year students inparticular should apply early if interested.

Open Campus Attendance <All class years>□ Universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools offer "Open Campus" (school tour) sessions. Take active
steps to attend those of interest and observe each school's characteristics for yourself. Some schools are now
offering online Open Campus sessions as coronavirus countermeasures. Regularly check the website of any
school you are interested in.
□ Students considering the AO entrance exam should know that some schools require open campus attendanceas a condition for the exam; confirm with care.
□ Open campus attendance counts as two special activity hours (upper limit of ten hours) for credit.
Get an Attendance Report form from the staffroom, fill in the required items and submit the form. You will need
to affix handouts distributed at the event or the business cards of relevant personnel as proof of attendance.

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Employment <3rd-year students>
Because of the coronavirus recession this year, employment opportunities are expected to decrease, creatinga very difficult environment. You will need to have a clearer motivation for employment than ever.

Employment Guidance <Third-year students interested in employment>
Date: July 2 and 3 (Thu., Fri.) 15:00 to 16:00
Target: 3rd-year students
Special activities credit: 1 hour
Application: Use the form on SakuraNet or apply through the staffroom.

<Employment upon School Introduction>□ Want ads will be available for viewing from July 1st (Wed.) on. Ask your homeroom teacher or guidancecounselor at the staffroom. They will give you the necessary documents for job searching. If you are interested
in a particular company, attend a pre-application tour of their premises.
□ Application will change from October 5 (Mon.) on. You cannot apply to two or more companies at once.
□ Once you receive a formal notice of hiring, you cannot reject it. Think carefully when applying.

Student Affairs
Counseling□ Counseling is available on the following days during the schooling period. Parents and guardians are also
welcome to make appointments for themselves as needed. Sessions will be held irregularly in July; consult
the person in charge.
〇 Time: 14:00 to 16:50 (50-minute sessions)〇 Supervisor: 石倉篤 (ISHIKURA, Atsushi)〇 Counselors: Monday: 川野敬子 (KAWANO, Keiko)Wednesday: 小野真由子 (ONO, Mayuko)
Friday: 道嶋公子 (MICHIJIMA, Satoko)

Parents and Guardians Get-Together SpaceWe will hold a get-together space for parents and guardians to gather and get to know one another.
To prevent coronavirus infection, we plan to use an online format. If you cannot access the Internet or are not sure
how to use the online version, you can also take part at the school.
◎ Date: July 18 (Sat.) 14:00 to 16:00 (reception opens at 13:50)◎ Place: Online◎ Content: Opportunity for interchange in "World Cafe" format.
◎ Application: Apply at the address below. Telephone application is also possible.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8YBU7fVXTwJqvlfgsI3x3FxnzpM30mVIOhwsjP0sPXrwQw/viewform?usp=sf_link◎ Deadline: July 15 (Wed.)④

Administrative Matters
Payment of 2020 First Term Tuition□ We plan to send a guide to first-term tuition payment in late July.

Address Change Procedures□ For any changes to the address or telephone number currently on file with the school, immediately fill in aChange Form, add your seal, and submit it to the staffroom. Your student ID must be reissued at this time.
Submit an ID photo as well.
□ For changes of address, submit a forwarding request at the post office to have them forward your mail.
If your route to school changes, submit a new student discount request card (with case) as well. (Issuanceon the same day is not possible.)□ Notification forms are available at the staffroom or at the back of the 2020 Academic Guide; make copiesfor use.

Issuing Student Discount Cards□ When commuting to school, a student discount ticket book for public transportation can be used.
When your ticket book is almost finished, submit a student discount request card (with case) to the staffroom
card collection box to apply for a student discount card.
A student discount request card (with case) must be submitted every time.
□ The student discount card is valid for one month. Buy a ticket book within this period at the stations
designated for purchase. You will be required to show your student ID at this time.

Scholarships and Grants□ The table below shows scholarships currently open for application.
If interested, pick up an application form from the staffroom.
Make sure you check the deadlines, as they vary by scholarship.
(Precautions)*Conditions for application vary for each scholarship and grant. Submit your application after checking therequirements and your application form carefully.
*Carefully confirm the qualifications for application, such as income limits and grades. For scholarships,etc. with budget limits and application conditions, you may not receive the scholarship even if you apply.

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Grant/LoanDeadline for submitting
Name/Content/Amountthe application form tothe school[SecondaryJapan Student Services Organization 2021 Academic Year Advancerecruitment]
Scholarship Reservations for Students Entering
・ Deadline for ScholarNet
University, etc.
entry
*Targets 3rd-year students planning to go on to furtherstudy.

June 29 (Mon.)・Deadline for submitting

documents to the school

Interested students should pick up information and applications.
Osaka City Scholarship (application required yearly)(Targets) Students who are registered residents of Osaka City inhouseholds exempt from tax for city taxes (excluding households
receiving welfare)(Monthly amount) Funding for study supplied up to 107,000 yen yearlyfor 1st-year students and 72,000 yen yearly for 2nd- and 3rd-year
students*Students eligible for the Osaka Prefectural High School Attendance
Grant will receive up to the amount with the prefectural grant
deducted.
*See the guidelines for items and period recognized with regard tofunding for study. As well, receipts are required when requesting
rebates, so be sure not to lose them.

Grant

Society of Mary St. Joseph Scholarship Fund(Overview) Once awarded, as a rule 20,000 yen supplied monthly(Targets) Applicants must be in economic difficulty with regard toacademics. (Given as a rule to households with income of about 3.5
million yen or less)*Three students will be chosen within the school for recommendation.
*Some applications require fees after selection within the school.
Osaka Prefecture Ikueikai Dreams and Future Scholars(Overview) Grants up to 500,000 yen for one person (200,000 yen uponaward, 300,000 yen after future path is confirmed). 100 scholarships tobe awarded.
(Targets) 3rd-year high school students planning to attend university,with grades averaging 3.8 or higher, Students able to represent theirschools in fields such as languages or sports, with high qualifications,
Parents/guardians resident in Osaka Prefecture, with household yearly
income below 3.5 million yen or similar*Some applications require fees upon submission.
Osaka Prefecture Ikueikai USJ Scholars(Overview) Grants up to 1 million yen for one person (200,000 yen in
2nd and 3rd years, 600,000 yen after future path is confirmed)
15 scholarships to be awarded(Targets) 2nd-year high school students planning to attend university,with grades in 1st year averaging 4.3 or higher, Students
actively taking part while enrolled in volunteer activities/student
council/club activities, Parents/guardians resident in OsakaPrefecture, with household yearly income below 3.5 million yenor similar*Some applications require fees upon submission.

July 7 (Tue.)

July 1 (Wed.) absolutedeadline

June 23 (Tue.)

June 23 (Tue.)

June 23 (Tue.)LoanOsaka Prefecture Ikueikai High School Scholars(Targets) Students with parents/guardians resident in Osaka Prefecture,in economic difficulty with regard to academics(Loan yearly amount) Requested amount within the range of "Yearly
tuition minus academic support funding, plus 100,000 yen inother educational costs"(Distribution period) 1st distribution in July Bank transfers for the 2nd
distribution on will be notified separately.
*1st-year scholarship reserved students and 2nd- and 3rd-year
students who have already received scholarship loans do not need
to apply again.

SakuraNet Registration□ Please be sure to register on SakuraNet if you have not done so already.
If you are not sure how to register, ask your homeroom teacher.

⑥June 23 (Tue.)