Yokota West Elementary School's Intermediate Grades consist of grades four and five. Teaching practices include research based best practices. Students work in cooperative learning groups and independent activities. Students in the intermediate grades also have the opportunity to experience hands-on activities. Both grades have specialized classes which consist of: Art, Physical Education, Japanese Culture and Music. The students will attend each special every fourth day.

Art, Music, Culture, and Physical Education

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will attend each of these wonderful specials once every four days. Each special offers an enrichment activity after school. We offer art club, band, walking and jogging club and Soroban.

YWES Host Nation Program

YWES has a full time Host Nation teacher. All students in grades K-5 receive instruction in Japanese culture. Students have the opportunity to learn Japanese language, customs, and ceremonies as well as Japanese history in the Host Nation class. Yokota West Elementary School provides students with the opportunity to share American culture with our Japanese neighbors and sister schools.

Yokota West Physical Education Program.

Students are expected to:                           

Dress appropriately for class- tennis shoes and loose fitting clothes.  Elastic waist shorts or pants.
Participate to the best of one's ability.
Demonstrate respet and good sportsmanship to others.
Practice proper care of equipment and supplies.
Practice good safety rules inside and outside.

YWES Music Program

Music is alive and jamming at Yokota West Elementary.
We are on our way to reaching each standard that has been set before us.
Throughout this year, we will be studying the history of music, composers, styles, and music from many cultures.
Remember to encourage your children to sing out loud and dance freely!

YWES Art Program

YWES Art Program supports creative development through the manipulation of a variety of media such as painting, pottery, drawing, and sculpture. Students learn about artist, art history, computer graphics and artistic techniques.

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English As A Second Language

• Purpose
  The purpose of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is to provide students of limited English or no English proficiency with the skills of the English Language and the cultural experiences of the United States which will eventually enable them to participate fully in the regular English speaking environment.
• Referral
  Parents complete the Home Language Survey form at registration. Students whose home language is reported as other than English qualify for further English Language proficiency assessment. Referrals may be initiated by parents and/or teachers throughout the school year. DODDS adopted assessment tools are administered to determine if a student is eligible to receive ESL services.
• Service
  ESL students are mainstreamed into most classes. There are significant benefits to be gained from working and studying with native English speakers in subject areas which do not prevent ESL students from full participation such as art, physical education and music. As English language proficiency progresses, ESL students will gradually mainstream into other subject areas such as math, science, and reading.
   Coordination is an essential part of the ESL program. The ESL Specialist will coordinate the ESL instructional program with classroom and other resource teachers.
  Students may be serviced on an individual or a group basis, depending on their level of language proficiency and scheduling constraints.
• Exiting Procedure
  Student exit from the ESL program will be initiated by the ESL teacher based on test scores (criterion and/or standardized). If the data indicates probable classroom success without additional ESL services, the student will be placed in a monitoring status for one year. If at the end of this period the student has demonstrated successful classroom achievement, she/he will be exited from the ESL program.

The Talented and Gifted Program

Using a constructivist approach the identified talented and gifted students are challenged to utilize and develop abilities in multiple intelligences.

Special Education Program

YWES offers the following programs and services: Mildly to Moderately Learning Impaired Communication Impaired/Speech Therapy Hearing Impaired Visually Impaired Pre-School for Children with Disabilities (PSCD) The services of a Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist are provided by Educational and Development Intervention Services (EDIS).   The Child Study Committee (CSC) meets weekly to make professional decisions about referrals, evaluations and business of the special education department. Referrals are received from teachers, parents, other agencies and medical personnel. Prior to referring a child for evaluation by CSC, the teacher will discuss the child with all relevant personnel such as the administrator, counselor, nurse, Compensatory Ed, ESL, Special Education personnel, parents, etc.  Interventions to remedy the problems will be extensive and documented before the child is referred to CSC. After a child's eligibility for special education services is determined, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is written for that student.
Child Find Program WHAT IS CHILD FIND? Child Find is an outreach program that actively seeks to locate and identify children and youth from birth through age twenty-one years, who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and may be in need of special education and related services. Early identification of developmental delays can help children avoid serious learning problems when they reach elementary school age. For those students who are already in school, but not experiencing academic success, identification of areas of difficulty can help you and your child's educators choose strategies and educational programs that will help your child succeed in school.  In all DoDDS schools, Child Find activities are required and are done in collaboration with the local military medical organizations as well as other local agencies in the military community.   HOW DO CHILDREN LEARN? All children learn at different rates. However, there are certain skills that a child will usually learn by a certain age. These skills may occur in the following areas:  Physical/motor development How your child's body is developing and muscles are working.  Language development The way your child understands and uses language.  Adaptive behaviors How your child completes self-help skills such as dressing and feeding. Cognitive development How your child thinks, using what he/ she sees, hears, tastes, smells, and touches.  Social/emotional development The way your child relates to people and his/her surroundings.  WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? There are behaviors or lack of certain skills that may make you, as the parent, suspect that some help might be needed for your child. These behaviors or lack of skills may include:  Difficulty staying on task. Difficulty seeing bright objects or other objects that are at a distance. Frequent temper tantrums. Not playing with other children. Difficulty being understood when talking. Difficulty following simple directions. Failing to respond to sounds or voices. Difficulty expressing ideas in spoken or written form. Difficulty walking, sitting up or staying in one place. If you believe that your child is not developing in expected ways or appears to learn slowly or differently than other children, Child Find may be of assistance to you.  WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? You can help your child whom you suspect may have special needs by contacting your local DoDDS school, military hospital or clinic for more information.  Your inquiry will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. Through your efforts, you can help your child develop to his/ her fullest potential.  CHILD FIND REFERRAL FORM Child's Name Birthdate: Parent's Name: Home Telephone Number: Reason for Referral: Mail or take this form to your local DoDDS school.  PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: Pl, 101-476. PRINCIPAL PURPOSES:  To locate dependents who may require educational and/or medical assistance. PRINCIPAL USES AND USERS: The above form will be used by DoDDS or the local military medical personnel to contact parents or guardians of children being referred.