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Tokyo YMCA International School prides itself on being a school of opportunity and diversity. We are known for high quality education, attention to individual student needs and our welcoming family atmosphere, which is open to all. The TYIS school culture is guided by the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We guide our students to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural acceptance and self-confidence.
At TYIS we understand that there is more to student experiences than test scores and report cards. Students value the small details of daily life that they encounter everyday. Details that are carried in experiences such as friendships, camps, library visits, service learning projects, science fair, after-school clubs and all other precious moments that make TYIS a comfortable and safe place to be.
TYIS is very proud to serve our community and create opportunities for students to enrich their lives. We look forward to welcoming your family and providing everything your child needs to succeed.
Kevin Maxfield
Principal
The Tokyo YMCA International School offers an education based on academic excellence, caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and the importance of community.
TYIS is committed to teaching values education throughout the year to all students.Values are the essential principles that guide our behavior, decision-making and interactions with others. Our 4-Core Values are:
□ Caring- To be kind and show concern for others.
□ Honesty- To be truthful with yourself and other people.
□ Respect- To treat other people as you would have them treat you.
□ Responsibility- To do the right thing and be accountable for your actions.
In addition to this, TYIS observes a monthly values program that focuses on one separate and specific value, school-wide, for a month at a time.
This enables students across grade levels and throughout the school to learn and apply the monthly value at the same time.Students are taught and encouraged to model the values consistently. Weekly blocks of time are scheduled at every grade level in order to develop an understanding of how to effectively apply the concept of each value that is introduced.
We offer a viable, integrated curriculum coupled with international content standards, technology, and extra curricular programs.
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