Grade Summer

Grade Summer

Saving the Planet

Home to more than 7 billion people and about 8.7 million species, Earth is big! It is easy for us to feel small and not know how to help, but there are a lot of ways you can give back to this place we call home. Save the Planet Summer School is a 3-week educational experience that engages kids from 6 – 15 years old in eco-education and community action!

Program Objective

  • Creating something new & big together!

    Understanding the social and environmental issues in the 21st century

  • Student Agency

    Designing and finding solutions to solve these issues

  • Writing & Reading

    WReflecting on how we can make a personal difference

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Inquiry Projects

  • WEEK BENDANGERED ANIMALS

    AUGUST 2-AUGUST 6

    Bouyancy

    Currently, 1556 known species in the world have been identified as near extinction. The program involves students to work collaboratively with peers to establish an action plan to preserve an endangered animal. At the end of the week, we will invite parents to visit our animal preservation campaign.

    • What human behavior harms animals?
    • How could we inspire others to make responsible decisions?
    • How can we design a solution to protect the animals?

    Skill focus

    Critical thinking skills｜Creativity｜Math skills｜Bioscience｜Speaking and Listening skills｜Reading skills｜Writing skills

  • WEEK CPROTECTING OUR OCEAN

    AUGUST 16-AUGUST 20

    Static Electricity

    Our world ocean provides many benefits for all of us. However, human behavior has resulted in global warming, which is causing the sea levels to rise. Many pesticides and nutrients used in agriculture end up in the coastal waters, resulting in oxygen depletion killing marine animals and shellfish. The program involves students to gain information about the ocean and how we can help with this environmental problem.

    • Why are the oceans vital to life on Earth?
    • What are the causes of ocean pollution?
    • What are the devasting effects of ocean pollution?
    • How could we inspire others to make responsible decisions?
    • How can you help our ocean?

    Skill focus

    Critical thinking skills｜Creativity｜Social skills｜Bioscience｜Science｜Speaking and Listening skills｜Reading skills｜Writing skills

  • WEEK DHOMELESSNESS

    AUGUST 23-AUGUST 27

    3 Dimensional Designs

    Homelessness is a complex social problem with a variety of underlying economic and social factors such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, and uncertain physical & mental health. Governments and leaders have proposed a variety of solutions to help this issue. This inquiry project will focus on this real-world problem where students will plan a strategic action plan on homelessness.

    • What does it mean to be homeless?
    • Why are people homeless?
    • What is an ideal community for the homeless?

    Skill focus

    Research skills｜Creative skills｜Social skills｜Critical thinking skills｜ICT skills｜Speaking and Listening skills｜Reading skills｜Writing skills｜Social Studies

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Timetable

  • 9:00

    Prep

    Get ready for class

  • 9:15

    Assembly

    Discuss about today`s schedule and problem solve any social issues that has arose in class

  • 9:45

    Mindfulness

    Practice breathing exercises, visualizations and even try some focus-based meditation.　Start the day on practicing how to maintain your happiness and self-control

  • 10:00

    Language

    Using games; students will revise some basic vocabulary words that were previously introduced in class. Writing and reading about topics that are explored in our inquiry project

  • 12:10

    Lunch&Play

  • 13:10

    Chores

  • 13:40

    Table Topics

    Taking turns, students will create 1–2-minute speeches by responding to a question written on a card. Table Topics is intended to help students develop their ability to organize their thoughts quickly and build confidence in speaking skills

  • 14:30

    Inquiry Project

    Continue creating and exploring our eco and community projects through collaborative work and critical thinking!

  • 15:00

    Dismiss

Language Policy

The primary classroom language at SIS will be English. However, we understand that there will be a difference in language abilities and experiences. Therefore for students who are beginning their journey as English learners, the teachers will work specifically on their curiosity and motivation for the new language. At SIS we believe this is the essential stage to becoming life long learners of a new language. Please be aware that our program does not only focus on grammar and conventions of language but all three domains of learning–these are cognitive (skills and knowledge), affective (emotional stability) and psychomotor (the act of doing and reflection).

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Guidance

Apply on a weekly basis.

  • 1 Week Program

    Tuition
    65,340 yen (ATI)
    Other Fees
    Lunch Catering: 3250 yen for 1week
    Dates & Time
    WeekB：August 2nd ~ August 6th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekC: August 16th ~ August 20th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekD: August 23rd ~ August 28th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    Age
    6 years to 15 years old
    Maximum Capacity
    25 students

  • 2 Week Program

    Tuition
    108,900 yen (ATI)
    Other Fees
    Lunch Catering: 3250 yen for 1week
    Dates & Time
    WeekB：August 2nd ~ August 6th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekC: August 16th ~ August 20th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekD: August 23rd ~ August 28th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    Age
    6 years to 15 years old
    Maximum Capacity
    25 students

  • 3 Week Program

    Tuition
    163,350 yen (ATI)
    Other Fees
    Lunch Catering: 3250 yen for 1week
    Dates & Time
    WeekB：August 2nd ~ August 6th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekC: August 16th ~ August 20th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    WeekD: August 23rd ~ August 28th, 2021 (9:00- 3:00)
    Age
    6 years to 15 years old
    Maximum Capacity
    25 students

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Application Process

  1. Please be sure to participate in the orientation before applying.(Reservations required)
  2. Please fill in the necessary information from the “application form” and send it.
  3. Please read the Summer School Rules and Regulations and submit the Summer School Application Form online.
  4. The invoice will be sent to you by mail. Please complete the transfer to the designated bank account stated on the invoice by the due date.Upon confirmation, we will send you an email confirming the transfer of the registration fee and your registration.

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