Osaka Prefecture Authorized Supplementary Material for Distance Education

School Newsletter
Important information about school life.

Some of the YMCA high school students are currently preparing Christmas presents for people sleeping
rough, the so-called homeless, in Kamagasaki. This is a volunteer activity taken up every year in responseto requests from a support organization for the homeless. It is also a chance for the participating students tolearn through advance lectures about the history of Kamagasaki and the social issues that create
homelessness.
Homeless people face harsh realities, with no safe place to sleep, nowhere to escape the winter's cold,
nothing to eat tomorrow. Lately, more women and young people are becoming homeless as well. Many ofthem are estranged from their families or have been abused. "Homeless" does not mean "lazy."
Many of our students struggle with various troubles as well. Some problems, such as family issues, arebeyond what the individual person can cope with alone, and there are limits to what the school can do aswell, but we pray for the wisdom to find hope in our students' futures.
Only connect. It is a saving grace to know that someone cares about you and is looking after you. Family,friends, teachers... If there is no one else to connect with, there is always God. If you find it difficult to connect
with God yourself, the school can help you.
How do we find our way out of trouble, who do we talk to about it, where should we go? One of the ways
out is learning. Greater learning leads from knowledge to wisdom, to the strength to escape troubles andkeep living. Learning in daily life builds up greater fulfillment throughout your whole life. Keep hoping, andnever give up.
It's almost Christmas. God sent Jesus Christ into this world as our Savior. When we feel ourselves indarkness, he is our light. We ourselves hope to care for others and walk along with them.
"That was the true Light, which enlightens everyone who comes into this world."
Gospel of John 1:9
The YMCA Christmas donations are used to support people in depression or darkness. Thank you for yourcooperation.
Don't forget to look at Osaka Seinen, which introduces the YMCA's activities -->Requested Anti-Infection Measures
To prevent infection with the novel coronavirus, the most important thing is to take care of your own health.
Because we gather in groups at school, please be considerate of others as well.
Please continue to observe the items below.
1. Everyone takes their temperature upon arriving at school, but also take yourtemperature at home and fill in the temperature sheet before coming to school.
If you have a temperature of 37.5 degrees or above, stay at home.
If you feel even a little unwell, contact your homeroom teacher and rest at home. Your homeroom teacher will
let you know what to do when you miss school.
*The temperature sheet was mailed in October. Receive it from the staffroom.
2. Always wear a mask.
Do not dispose of your mask at school.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly. (Use hand sanitizer when entering the school and after using thebathroom.)
4. Desks and chairs are sterilized every morning, but feel free to use the sanitizer and paper towels in everyclassroom whenever necessary.
5. Avoid touching other people, and keep a set distance whenever possible.
6. Use the stairs. Only four people at a time should use the elevator.
7. Between classes, speak in a normal tone of voice and do not shout.
8. When eating in the school, do not face other people and eat quietly.

Academic Affairs
Report submission

Reports for submission

Final deadline forsubmission of second
term reports

Notes
Be very careful not to forget to submit your reports!
Even if you miss each report deadline, you can still■ Reports to be submitted

submitreports

until

thefinaldeadline,December 24 (Thu.).
Turn in any missing reports as soon as possible!

■ Reports returned with "Forresubmission"*Excluding those marked 1/15
(see [Note 1] below left)■IntegratedStudy(Exploration) A report
Osaka Museum of History,etc.

Deadline: December
Check whether your returned reports are markedand submit them promptly!
Be sure to check museum opening days and times〇 For submission bypost

in advance, visit the facility in good time, andPostmarked by

December 24 (Thu.)

submit your report.
*Students

whohavenotattended

in-class

schooling for Integrated Study (Exploration) AIf your attendance count is too low, you can receive

alternative24 (Thu.), 17:00"For resubmission." If so, go back to work on themshould consult their homeroom teachers.

■Schoolingassignments〇 For submission atschool (staffroom)

credit for schooling attendance by submitting a*When posting yourreports on December 24(Thu.), be sure to send
them from a post officewindow.

"schooling alternative assignment" and receiving apassing grade.
(One assignment per class hour)

Reports must reach the■ Reports with 1/15 marked forresubmission deadline [Note1]

Be sure to check this and submit the report.

schoolby

17:00

Reports must reach the staffroom by this date.

January(Note that this does not mean postmarked by 1/15.)

whether submitted at15on(Fri.),

school or mailed
・ If you have lost your reports or bar code stickers, apply for reissuance at the staffroom.
(Reissuance application deadline: December 21 (Mon.) 17:00)
・ When submitting reports, be sure to affix the bar code stickers.
・ Even if you put your reports into a mailbox, they will not be postmarked on that day if it is after collection.
In particular, be careful on the final day and mail your reports from a post office window.
・ The school will not accept reports sent by package mail, special delivery, etc.
・ Blank or almost blank reports submitted on the final day will be graded "Fail," with no resubmissionpermitted.

Final Study Progress Reports for Credits□ Date of mailing: January 21 (Thu.) (planned)□ To be mailed along with notification of qualifications for course credit tests

Credit Tests□ Credit tests will be held in all courses. (excluding Integrated Study (Exploration))
Credit is awarded based on taking and passing credit tests.

[Test qualifications]□ Date of mailing: January 21 (Thu.) (planned)□ Test qualifications for each course are granted on the basis of fulfilling the predetermined schoolingattendance class hours and passed reports. Students who have not fulfilled their schooling or reportrequirements are not qualified to take the tests. The test qualifications for each course will be notified
individually with the Credit Test Qualifications Check Sheet.

[Test scope]□ Report sample answer date of mailing: January 21 (Thu.) (planned)□ Use the returned reports to review class material thoroughly.
□ The list of test contents for each course will be provided separately.

[Test methods]□ Credit tests include written tests, assignment tests, and practical tests. Each course will use one ofthese methods.
See the separate list to confirm the testing method for each course.
Written tests〇 Written test dates: February 2 (Tue.), 3 (Wed.), 4 (Thu.), 5 (Fri.)*Clear your schedule in advance.
〇 Written tests are conducted on a different schedule from the normal class schedule.
〇 Written test schedule date of mailing: January 21 (Thu.) (planned)
Assignment tests〇 Assignment test date of mailing: January 22 (Fri.) (planned) (for those qualified only)〇 Assignment test submission deadline: February 8 (Mon.) 17:00 (postmarked same day)
〇 The school will not be open to students on February 9 (Tue.) or 10 (Wed.) because of entrance
exams.
〇 Assignment tests will be sent to qualified students in applicable courses.
Work on the assignment tests at home and submit them by the deadline.
*Credit will not be granted if tests are not submitted by the deadline.
Practical tests
Carried out during the schooling period. Contact the teacher in charge for more information.

Special Activities□ Special activities for December and January are as below. Check SakuraNet for the details.
To participate, register on SakuraNet.

Special Activities

Date and Time

Location

Credit hours

SakuraNet
notification
date

January 7, January 21 *Every
Thursday
15:00 - 15:30
Bible Hour

January 15, January 29 *Every

Posted on theFriday

1 hour forday

16:00 to 16:30

two

11/30

sessions

December 25 (Fri.) 15:00 to15:30
AlongTanimachi-suji
12/23 (Wed.)
Advent Cleaning(cleaning around the schoolarea)(from Ikutama
15:00 - 16:00
Shrine to(canceled in bad weather;Meirinkan)
participating for just one
Meet in front
day is fine)of the1 hour

12/8

1 hour

12/16

staffroom
Bible Cafe: Christmas talkabout our feelings! (WithMr. Fukushima)

December 25 (Fri.) 15:30 to
16:30

Posted on theday□ To graduate, you must participate in at least 30 hours of Special Activities.
We will keep you posted via SakuraNet about online and small-group special activities, which you canchoose to take part in.
University/junior college/vocational school open campuses and companies' hiring briefings also count as
special activities (including online versions). Application forms are available in the staffroom.
□ "Time for Film and Art: Off-Campus Art and Cinema Appreciation" (two credit hours for each movie or exhibit,up to 18 hours)
View the movies and exhibits listed under "Special Activities (Off-campus art and cinema appreciation)" on
the school website, fill in an application, and submit it to the staffroom. Application forms are available in thestaffroom.
★ December Special Activities (Off-campus art and cinema appreciation) are here
https://www.ymcagakuin.ac.jp/upload/63bb46e95961613c88ae414698e1fdec19bca1ae.pdf★ August Special Activities (Off-campus art and cinema appreciation) are here
https://www.ymcagakuin.ac.jp/upload/39ddb4c2302db84c34c24ebd4a9f0c2af3e1de90.pdf

★ July Special Activities (Off-campus art and cinema appreciation) are here
https://www.ymcagakuin.ac.jp/upload/51f5a0377721118a9f7af72639dc2a656f622a54.pdf★ June Special Activities (Off-campus art and cinema appreciation) are here
https://www.ymcagakuin.ac.jp/upload/4adcb692d3db3ae8f0bc918dd3407210a137a9f7.pdf

Administrative Matters
Administrative Affairs during Winter Vacation□ Office administration holiday period: December 26 (Sat.) to January 5 (Tue.) 13:00
The office will be open from January 5 (Tue.) 13:00 on in the new year.
□ Applications for student discount cards or discounts on long-distance travel can be processed by December
24 (Thu.) if handed in by December 22 (Tue.). Ask with plenty of time to spare, as issuance on the same
day is not possible.