Grade Level Announcements

REMINDERS

• Wednesday After School: On Wednesdays, we have an early dismissal at 325. Students are expected to head off-campus or back to the dorms. Some students have to stay on campus beyond 330 for late pick-up or an after-school activity. This means we have certain expectations of where students must go from 330 onwards:

  • Late Pick-ups: Our library is open every day until 5pm. This is where students MUST go if they have to wait after school for the bus or a parent. 

  • After-School Activity - ANY student needing to stay for an after-school activity (sports/drama) MUST got to the ES/MSPAC Attendance will be taken in the PAC. Any student not in the PAC will not be permitted to practice that day. 

  • Dorm students: All dorm students must report back to the dorms. If these students have an ASA, they can return to the day campus at 4pm.

  • Deli: The deli is not an option for students before 4pm.

• Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) - According to the School Dorm and Life Guide, “Day students may bring PEDs to school but they are to remain out of sight throughout the school day. Staff may confiscate PEDs that are visible during the school day.” PEDs should be in your bags and out of sight while on campus. They should NOT be in your pocket or hand unless it is for an academic purpose. Taking your PEDs to the bathroom during classes or break time does not meet our school expectations.

• Respect - Remember to make sure that the language you use is respectful. Think about the words you use, they reflect who you are. In classrooms, English is the language we use.

• Library at Recess:  SmartPass Library Rooms have been added: G6 Lunch & G7/8 Lunch. Students who want to apply to stay in the library during lunch will have to SCHEDULE a SmartPass for one of those rooms towards the end of period 4. The librarians will approve those passes at 11:45  or at the time the student enters so the approved ones may go to the library. Exceeding requests (#31) will be denied and students will get a message.  Make Sure to bring ID card.  Make Sure to bring your ID card.

• Bicycles, Scooters, and Skateboards: Students should not be riding these vehicles on campus. Students should walk these vehicles through the gate. All students should wear helmets as well.

• Uniforms - Uniforms must be worn properly. Club shirts, Ambassador shirts, Team jerseys, hats, and Dorm clothing are NOT part of the casual uniform.  ALL students should have their KISJ casual shirt on, even if they are wearing a KISJ hoodie. Respect our community by respecting our uniform.

  • FAQs

    • If you are wearing your formal uniform, long-sleeved shirts should be tucked in and neckties are worn with the knot at the top of the shirt (not hanging loosely). 

    • Plain white/black shirts purchased in the uniform shop are NOT uniform pieces. They are for wearing under uniform shirts if you choose. 

    • Students are expected to ALWAYS be in uniform when on campus during the school day.

    • Shoes: The MS and HS have simplified the shoe policy schoolwide. For formal and casual uniform days, “Shoes must be all black and have closed toes and a back that covers the heel:  running shoes (sneakers) are permitted.” This includes the logos, laces, and soles on your shoes. If you have to ask, then you probably know the answer. It is awesome to see that most students have had the correct footwear for the first days of school. If you have other colors on your shoe, please make sure to get your new shoes ASAP. If you use Naver or Coupang you can find links to several shoes that meet our requirements. Many shoe stores such as ABC Mart also carry all-black shoes in Nike, Reebok, Sketchers, etc.

    • Hoods and Hats: Hoods and Hats can be used outside for weather protection. Once you enter indoors (classroom, hallway, stairwell, cafeteria, lobby, etc.) all hats and hoods should be removed.

• Responsible Use Policy (RUP) - It is important to review our Responsible Use Policy. During the school day, we should be using our Macbooks for academic purposes, only.  Students should not be shopping, gaming, or visiting non-academic websites during the school day.

• Locker Issues: Please please follow these steps if you have any problem with your locker. First, try to solve the problem yourself. Second, ask your advisor for support. Third, complete this form.

• Playground Expectations: The MS has access to the playground area during lunch recess on Tuesdays and Fridays. Do not climb on the outside of slides, and make sure you do not hang upside-down on the monkey bars. The monkey bars are for swinging with hands only.

• Stairwells - We need to be mindful of our behavior in the stairwells, especially during passing times and at lunchtime.  

• We do not want too many students trying to squeeze up the stairs.  This leads to pushing, and that leads to accidents and injuries.  It is also not practicing social distancing. Students really should be walking up and down the stairs, no more than two at a time, and keeping to the right.

• The volume level should be low.  There is always another grade or two that are in classes. As you move about the building you need to "turn off your outdoor voices.