Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What are "gentens"?
2. Where do I sign the planner?
3. What is my late work policy?
4. How can I get my child more time to study?
5. What are arigatous?
6. What is a Chuuii?
7. What is a Yaataa?

What are "gentens"?

"Genten" means infraction in Japanese.  Gentens are issued by teachers for
school infractions.  They are 10 points and subtract from the home island
advisory group.  Gentens can be issued for: talking during class time,
speaking English during Japanese class on Thursday, not having planner, not
having textbook, not having school supplies, tardiness, leaving a mess,
leaving study hall without permission, not working in class, not participating
in class activities, and other infractions.

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Where do I sign the planner?

Parents or guardians can sign the planners on Fridays at the bottom of the
planner. Please write comments in the box if you have a question or comment
about the classroom homework

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What is my late work policy?

SJS has a no late homework policy.  If homework is turned in late, it is only
worth 50% or less.  If students want to earn extra credit at the end of the
trimester, all homework must be turned in (even if it was worth 0 points.)

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How can I get my child more time to study?

There is tutoring offered Monday-Thursday during Power Hour.  Monday--Martin
sensei (science, math), Tuesday--McConaughey sensei (math, English, Social
Studies), Wednesday--Wolcott sensei (English, Social Studies),
Thursday--Morisada sensei (Japanese)

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What are arigatous?

Arigatou means "Thank you" in Japanese. Arigatous are worth 10 points and add
to the home island advisory group points.  An arigatou can be given for extra
work, helping another student, extra cleaning, polite behavior, etc.

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What is a Chuuii?

Chuuii means warning in Japanese.  A Chuuii is given for behavior such as:
fighting, cheating, plagiarism, disrespect, leaving campus without permission,
etc.  A Chuuii can also be given when a student has received 3 or more gentens
for a particular issue.  A chuuii is worth 50 points and will subtract from
the home island advisory groups.

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What is a Yaataa?

Yaataa means yahoo or bravo in Japanese.  We are awarding a yaataa when a
family invites the Japanese intern (Ami Miyamoto) on a family outing or a
family meal.  This is worth 50 points to the home island advisory.

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