Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2020.09.01

Preparations for new students starting school

Contact:

Regarding enrollment outside of the designated school area = Schools and Education Division – Phone: 7191-7367, Fax: 7191-1212

Regarding health checks for starting school = School Health Division – Phone: 7190-5781, Fax: 7191-1212

Entering a school outside of your designated school area

If your child is scheduled to start elementary or junior high school in April of next year, and you would like to enroll your child in a school outside of your designated school area (an elementary or junior high school other than the one that has been designated for your child), please confirm the following information, and then complete the application form. (A notice of school enrollment will be sent to you in mid-September, informing you of your child’s designated school, so please confirm the name of the school when you receive the notice.)　A special reason is required for entering a school outside of your designated school area, such as plans to move to a new residence in the new school area. At this time, some schools have limitations on enrollment. The time period for enrollment applications may also be different depending on the school that you would like your child to enter.

(1)Schools that do not accept enrollment from outside the school area

• Elementary Schools = Kashiwa Dai-Ichi, Kashiwa Dai-Ni, Kashiwa Dai-San, Tanaka, Tanaka-Kita, Yutaka, Asahi-Higashi, Kazahaya-Hokubu, Takayanagi, Takayanagi-Nishi, Kashiwanoha
• Junior High Schools = Kashiwa Dai-Ni, Takayanagi, Kashiwanoha
  If your child has an older brother or sister enrolled at the school as of April 1st of next year, you may apply for enrollment between Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, October 15. (Not including Kashiwanoha Elementary and Junior High School.)

(2)Schools that are accepting a limited number of enrollment applications

• Elementary Schools = Kashiwa Dai-Yon, Kashiwa Dai-Go, Kashiwa Dai-Roku, Kashiwa Dai-Nana, Hikarigaoka, Tomise, Asahi, Sakaine-Higashi, Matsuba Dai-Ichi, Matsuba Dai-Ni, Toyofuta
• Junior High Schools = Kashiwa, Kashiwa Dai-Go, Toyoshiki

Application period

Tuesday, September 15 to Thursday, October 15

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of enrollment spaces available, enrollment will be selected by draw.

The results of the draw will be available on Friday, October 30, on the Kashiwa City website.

(3)Schools not listed in part 1 and 2

Application period

Tuesday, September 15 to Friday, January 29

Items relevant to all applications

Items to bring

If you wish to make the application because you plan to move, bring a document that shows your new address. (Copies of documents such as the construction certificate, purchase or rental contract will be accepted.)

How to apply

Applications must be made in person at the Schools and Education Division (Shonan Building, 2nd Floor) by the child’s parent or guardian, or by a relative.

If your child’s sibling is enrolled as of April 1 of next year at the school you would your child to enter, please complete the required parts of the application form, and mail it to postal code 277-8503, Kashiwa City Board of Education, Schools and Education Division. The application form can be downloaded from the Kashiwa City website.

Notification of results

Once the application for enrollment in a school outside of your district is accepted, the Schools and Education Division will send you a notice of enrollment for that school.

For more information, please visit the city website, or contact the divisions listed above.

Access the Kashiwa City website here.

Health check-ups for starting school

Health check-ups will be done for children who will be entering elementary school in April of next year. Health check-up notices will be included with the notices for school enrollment sent out in mid-September. Please confirm the schedule and location of your child’s health check-up, and have the check-up done. Please contact us if you do not receive a notice in the mail.

Health check-up dates

A designated date for your child’s school will be scheduled between the end of October and the end of November.

Location

The elementary school where your child is scheduled to be enrolled.

Eligibility

Children who were born between April 2, 2014 and April 1, 2015.

Items to bring

The completed health check-up questionnaire, your Mother and Child Health Handbook, and indoor shoes.

Other

• Please make sure the child has finished lunch, and come to the health check location within the reception hours.
• The child and parent or guardian must be together when waiting in line, and going to the reception desk.
• Make sure the child is dressed in clothing on his or her upper body that he or she can put on and take off unassisted.
• Coming by car will not be permitted.
  Please visit the city website for more information.

Access the Kashiwa City website here.

September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day – Preparedness and Knowledge in the Event of a Disaster

Contact: Disaster Management and Safety Division – Phone: 7167-1115, Fax: 7163-2188

We do not know where or when an earthquake will occur. In order to protect yourself and your family from a disaster, it is important to prepare ahead of time.

A checklist of items to prepare ahead of time

Preparations for being outside of your home

At your workplace, or other location you use outside of the home, make sure you set aside some emergency items such as walking shoes, emergency food and water, cotton work gloves, protective mask and disinfectant wipes. (Don’t forget protective measures for infectious diseases!)

Learn the route to your home to prepare for a disaster

Make sure that you and your family are prepared for a situation when you cannot contact one another. Discuss the route that you will use to reach your home, and meeting points. Convenience stores can provide access to tap water and toilets, as well as information regarding transportation.

Emergency Message Dial Service

In the event of a disaster, the Emergency Message Dial 171 service can be used to confirm the whereabouts of your family members. Learn how to use this message service ahead of time.

Be informed about what to do if you are away from home when a disaster occurs

Ensure your own safety

If an earthquake occurs, find a safe place, such as under a table or desk place where things will not fall or tip over on you, and stay there until the shaking settles down.

Do not panic – stay in a safe place and check on the whereabouts of others

Do not move from place to place unnecessarily. Stay in a safe location, such as at your workplace, and check on the whereabouts of your family, etc. from there.

Get information on transportation and the extent of damage

Get information from sources such as the city website, prefectural disaster prevention portal site, and railway company websites.

Safety is the first priority when deciding a course of action

If a large number of people start to head home all at once, there is a risk of injuries occurring from being caught in sudden crowd movement. Assess the circumstances and surroundings before deciding the safest course of action.

There is a disaster preparedness section on the city website

Information about earthquakes, wind and flood damage, and evacuation areas is available on the Kashiwa City website. To prepare yourself before a disaster occurs, find out the location of disaster prevention facilities in the city, as well as high-risk areas that can become dangerous in a disaster situation.

Access the Kashiwa City website here.