Learn Japanese in a friendly atmosphere from native-speaking bilingual teachers.
MOST COMPREHENSIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA /
FOUNDED IN 1915
WE BUILT OUR REPUTATION ON OUR QUALITY. 少欲 知足
行住坐臥
Learn Japanese in
a friendly atmosphere from native-speaking bilingual teachers.
After paying the tuition, the pupil's name will appear in the class list that will be posted on the Soko Gakuen bulletin board in the building (or mailed out to you) by the first day of instruction. The pupil, however, may be able to CHANGE CLASSES WITH THE TEACHER AND COORDINATOR'S APPROVAL; Or the teacher and coordinator may suggest that the pupil change his or her class during the first few weeks.
TUITION, MATERIALS AND UTILITIES FEES (nonrefundable)
LATE REGISTRATION FEE
There will be a $20 late
registration fee assessed for all registration forms
received at the
Soko Gakuen Office after the registration day (Saturday,
8/20/22).
APPLICATION OR ENROLLMENT FEE
None.
Soko Gakuen has a strict "No Jacking Money from the little guy"
policy.
AWARDS & HONORS
A KAIKIN SHO (PERFECT
ATTENDANCE AWARD) will be given to the pupil who has had perfect
attendance during the academic year, and a SEIKIN SHO (GOOD ATTENDANCE
AWARD) to the pupil who has had 1 or 2 absences during the
academic year. A DORYOKU SHO
(EFFORT AWARD) may be given to the pupil whose effort throughout
the academic year was laudable.
JAPANESE ON THE INTERNET 
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html
http://www.ajalt.org/rwj/menu3.htm
http://www.synapse.ne.jp/~iichiki
HOLIDAYS
NO CLASSES will be held on LABOR DAY,
during the Thanksgiving Day week, and Christmas.
Y. KOMORI, Instructor
(6/00-).
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BA (1990) in business and humanities, Golden Gate
University. Certified to teach Japanese as a second language, Hoso University, Chiba,
Japan. Taught Japanese at Nissait Language School, Tokyo, Japan
(1980-1989).
R. KONDO, Instructor (9/07-).
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BA in linguistics, Shinshu
University, Japan; MEd
(2006) in teaching English as a second language, State
University of New York at Buffalo; and MA (2015) on teaching Japanese
as a second language at San Francisco State University. Taught
Japanese at the University of California, Berkeley (summer 2008).
C. LEGER,
Instructor
(9/18-). TA
(5/13-3/14,
10/16-6/18)
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BA (2012)
in Japanese, San Francisco State University. Studied at Kansai Gaidai University,
Japan (2005-2006). Taught at Kamijima B.O.E. (Japan Board certified) ALT, JET
Program, Ehime, Japan
(2014-2016).
T. SAKUDO,
Instructor
(4/07-).
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BA in English language and literature, Kyoto Notre Dame
University, Japan; MA (2007) in teaching Japanese as a
second language, San Francisco State University. Taught
Japanese at Diablo Valley College, CA (2014-2015); at University
of California, Berkeley ATDP Program (2007, 2008, 2011, &
2014); and at Woodside Priory School, CA (2010- ).
TEACHING ASSISTANTS / VOLUNTEERS
Yuka Higashino, TA
(2/20- ) yukahigashino@gmail.com
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Julie McCormick, TA (9/15- )
ponyocharm@gmail.com
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OFFICE AND/OR TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Yuka Higashino, TA
(2/20- ) yukahigashino@gmail.com
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EX-TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND TEACHERS
Smoking is bad for
you.
BEGINNING {6 through 8 years old}. TEXTBOOK: The instructional materials prepared by the instructor. Upon completion of this course, the pupil should be able to: (a) be familiar with KATAKANA and use them in sentences; (b) learn and sing several traditional Japanese children's songs; (c) make ORIGAMI--Japanese folding paper; (d) ask and tell people's names, and write them as well; (e) use DARE DESU KA, ...DESU; NANI GA ARIMASU KA, ...GA ARIMASU, NANI GA IMASU KA, ...GA IMASU, ARE WA NAN DESU KA, ...WA ...DESU, NANI O TABEMASU KA, ...O TABEMASU, NANI GA HOSHII DESUKA, ...GA HOSHII DESU; (f) construct sentences using ...IMASU, ...ARIMASU, ...SUKI DESU, ...HOSHII DESU, ...TABEMASU, ...NOMIMASU; (g) understand Vte KUDASAI; (h) use expressions used in the morning KAO O ARAIMASU, HA O MIGAKIMASU, etc.; (i) use expressions used at school SENSEI, OHAYOU GOZAIMASU; (j) use numbers in sentences NANNIN KIMASHITA KA, ...NIN KIMASHITA; (k) listen and enjoy a Japanese story FUKUROU; (l) express desire ...GA TABETAI, ...GA NOMITAI; (m) use ....O SHIMASHOU, ...O SHIYOU; (n) ask and tell telephone numbers SENSEI NO DENWA BANGOU WA... .. .... DESU; (o) enjoy the NAZO NAZO language game; (p) learn expressions ASOKO, SOKO, and KOKO in a conversation; (p) use ....WA DOKO NI IMASUKA, ...NI IMASU; (q) DON NA DOUBUTSU GA SUKI/HOSHII DESUKA, ...GA SUKI/HOSHII DESU, (r) use NAN DE TSUKURU NO? ...DE TSUKUROU, IKURA DESU KA, HITOTSU 3 DORU DESU, MELON TO RINGO DE 5 DORU DESU, ...O KUDASAI, ...MADE IKIMASU, MIGI/HIDARI NI MAGARI MASU, ...E ...DE IKIMASU, (s) express how you feel or what you did ...GA ITAI, ...O TABETA, ...O NONDA, ...GA TABETAI, (t) learn expressions ...E IKOU, ...O TSUKU ROU; (u) use ...O SHITE IMASUKA, ...WA ...O V te/de IMASU, (v) tell what you did yesterday ...JI NI ...O ...MASHITA, (w) enjoy a Japanese folk tale "SARU TO KANI" (x) ...NI ...O AGEMASU, ...O ...KARA MORAIMASU, (y) describe pictures OTOU SAN WA SHINBUN O YONDE IMASU, etc.; (z) learn some simple KANJI. Children also enjoy RAJIO TAISOU during the first recess (10:00-10:15 a.m.) http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~hykw5104/rajiotaisou.html
INTERMEDIATE {9 through 11 years old}. TEXTBOOK: The instructional materials prepared by the instructor. Upon completion of this course, the pupil should be able to: (a) be familiar with KATAKANA and use them in sentences; (b) learn and sing several traditional Japanese children's songs; (c) introduce a friend, use DONNA ....GA SUKI DESUKA, SUKINA ...WA ...DESU, ...O NEN YATTE IMASU, (d) write memos, ...TARA DOU SHIMASUKA, ...O IRETE KUDASAI, ...GA HAITTE IMASU, (e) learn expressions when you are sick, ...GA ...KUTE ...MASU/DESU/...O ...MASHITA/...NI MASHITA, ...NASAI, (e) express ability, ...GA DEKIMASEN/DEKINAI, (f) use ...NI NORIMASU, ...HAJIME MASHITA, ...TAKU NAI/TAKU ARIMASEN, (g) use ...GA ...TE IMASU, ...TSUMORI DESU, (h) use ...KATA, ...TE/DE MIMASHOU, (i) keep diary, use ...TEMO/DEMO IIDESUKA, ...TEWA/DEWA IKEMASEN, ...KATTA, (j) use ...NI ITTE ...GA/NI ...TAI, ...TEDE ...KATTA, (k) use ...NAI, ...KU NATTA, ...NI NATTA, (k) use ...TARI/DARI ...TARI/DARI, ...TA/DA KIMOCHI, (l) use ...TO ...DESU, ...TEMO/DEMO ...TEMO/DEMO, (m) familiar with Japanese folk tales, seasons in Japan, some Kanji, sentence patterns, and verb conjugations.
ADVANCED {12 through 14 years old}. The
instructional materials prepared by the instructor.
Upon completion of this course, the pupil should be able
to: (a) introduce oneself and others (L.1), ask and
give phone numbers, say please and thank you (L.2), ask and tell
time, show hesitation (L.3), ask and give days of the week,
apologize (L. 4), ask and give ages, ask and tell dates, introduce
your family members, express cautions such as
ABUNAI/DIAJOBU, ask welfare and assure safety (L.5), ask and
give prices of goods, request things, indicate decisions
(L.6), ask country of manufacture, use spatial/location
words, use counters such as -TSU, -HON, -MAI (L.7),
use shopping words (L.8), describe things, offer and accept
things -WA IKAGA DESUKA / ITADAKI MASU (L. 9), show
intentions, express habitual action-- verbs, adjectives, adverbs
of frequency, etc. (L.10), express completed actions (L.
11), express coming and going, going out and coming back
(L.12), visit a place, greet guests (L.13), speak to
SEMPAI (L.14), (b) learn more about Japan
(society, culture, history, etc.), learn approx.
80 Kanji, sentence patterns, and
verb conjugations.
行住坐 臥
Because Soko Gakuen is sponsored by the Buddhist Church of San Francisco (BCSF), the Gakuen or school has the full support of the church. The church has assisted Soko Gakuen on many occasions. In turn, Soko Gakuen participates in some of the church activities. GINZA BAZAAR is one opportunity through which the Parents can strengthen the bonds.
OPEN HOUSES. Class observation by parents or guardians, October.
SHIN NENKAI or NEW YEAR'S PARTY.
GRADUATION, PROMOTION, GAKUGEIKAI & POTLUCK SOCIAL
GATHERINGS.
These activities
are an essential part of the children's learning
the Japanese language and culture. All parents are encouraged to
participate in these school activities, June.
GAKUGEIKAI or GAKUSHUU HAPPYOUKAI.
(Small presentations such as short skits, singing, etc. by pupils). Once a year all parents are welcome
to attend the GAKUGEIKAI and are expected to encourage their
children to participate.
Drugs are bad for you.
* * * * * ACTING ON PRIORITIES : A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE * * * * * Mission Statement
Soko Gakuen is devoted to the conveyance of Japanese traditions. We insist on a high standard of conduct by our children. If a child does not behave properly, the parent will be notified. If the problem continues, the pupil will be asked to withdraw from the school.
桑港学園は、日本の伝統を受け継ぎ、教えることを一つの大きな
目標にか かげています。生徒には、教師の言いつけをよく守り、礼儀正しく、品位のあ
る行いを期待します。もし生徒の授業態度その他に難点のある場合は、親もしくは保護者に直ちに連絡します。注意にもかかわらず、生徒の行
いの改まらない場 合はには退園処分とします。
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RULES FOR PUPILS AT SOKO GAKUEN / THINGS TO REMEMBER
CLASS HOURS
9:00-10:00, (GYM 10:00-10:15,
SNACKS 10:15-10:30), and 11:30-12:00.
BRING PAPER, PENCILS, A PEN AND YOUR NOTEBOOK AND TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY SATURDAY. DO GREET IN JAPANESE AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF EVERY CLASS. BE IN YOUR SEAT AND READY TO WORK ON TIME. PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASS ACTIVITIES.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
ALL PUPILS MUST COME TO CLASS ON TIME. ARRIVING 10 OR MORE MINUTES
LATE OR LEAVING EARLY WILL MEAN THE PUPIL IS TARDY. THREE (3)
TIMES BEING TARDY WILL BE COUNTED AS ONE ABSENCE. 3 LATES (or 3
LE) = 1 ABSENCE. TEACHER MAY EXCLUDE FROM THE FINAL EXAMS AND
RECORD A U GRADE FOR ANY PUPIL WHOSE ABSENCES IN A COURSE EXCEED
20% (4 ABSENCES PER SEMESTER) OF THE SCHEDULED CLASSES.
THREE (3) ABSENCES WILL CAUSE GRAVE CONCERN AND REQUIRE A CONFERENCE.
MISSING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL AFFECT YOUR FINAL GRADE. IF YOU MISS A CLASS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR CLASS COVERED DURING THAT CLASS SO THAT YOU CAN BE READY FOR THE NEXT CLASS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED IN THE SOKO GAKUEN BUILDING
RUNNING. SITTING ON THE TABLE. EATING DURING CLASS TIME (I.E.,
9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON). [YOU MAY HOWEVER HAVE SOFT DRINKS OR SNACKS
IN ROOM 106 DURING THE RECESS. YOU MUST CLEAN AND TIDY UP THE ROOM
AFTER EATING.] PLAYING IN THE BUILDING (INCLUDING THE
FOYER OR HALLWAY AREA) AT ANY TIME. SITTING ON THE WINDOW SILLS OR
LEANING OUT THE WINDOW. YELLING, SCREAMING, OR MAKING DISRUPTIVE
NOISES. WRITING GRAFFITI IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING. BOUNCING BALLS,
SKATE-BOARDING.
IN CLASS
BE WELL-PREPARED FOR YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE. RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN
YOU WANT TO SPEAK IN CLASS. DO NOT ANSWER WHEN OTHER PUPILS HAVE
BEEN CALLED ON. ALL WORK MUST BE LEGIBLY WRITTEN IN DARK PENCIL OR
BLUE OR BLACK INK. YOU MUST LISTEN TO AND WATCH OTHERS POLITELY
AND CAREFULLY WHEN THEY PERFORM.
IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE JAPANESE ONLY AT ALL TIMES IN CLASS. DO CLEAN AND TIDY UP THE CLASSROOM FURNITURE AND MATERIALS AFTER USING THEM.
* * * * * SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY * * * * *
桑港学園 サ ンフランシスコ仏教会付属日本語学校
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