Sakura Hotel

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Sakura Hotel
Sakura Hotel is conveniently located in the heart
of Tokyo's Jimbocho used book district. We
provide cheap, clean, bright and cozy rooms for
travelers of various purposes, from business
persons to backpackers, and of all
generations. Consider Sakura Hotel as a Japanese
guest house or a Youth Hostel. We have bilingual
staff and an Internet Cafe available 24 hours a
day
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Shibukawa Seisui High School

• http//www.pvhs.chicousd.org/teachers/Michellemart
  in/Seisui_High_School_Exchange.html

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In Japan you will

• Attend school with host student
• Attend classes with host student
• Attend club with host student
• Join family for meals and other events
• Visit with family members and neighbors

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Travel requirements

• Students must be 14 to 18 years of age at time of
  travel.
• Graduated seniors are still students
• Must attend meetings/ activities prior to
  departure

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Itinerary

• Trip to Japan tentative dates
• 6/2 depart Chico Airport
• (6/3 arrive Narita)
• 6/3 to 6/6 Tour of Tokyo (Sakura Hotel)
• 6/7- 6/21 school visit (stay with host families)
• Arrive home 6/21 Chico Airport

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Fine print

• The program includes the following items
• Round trip international airfare including all
  U.S. airline taxes and train or bus
  transportation to and from the host community.
• 24-hour emergency support in all countries.
• Comprehensive medical and accident and insurance
  coverage.
• Orientation materials including vocabulary
  lists, country manuals and travel tips.
• Host family accommodations and meals for the
  duration of the stay in the host community.
• All program-related expenses for one
  accompanying Group Leader per school.
• Optional cultural program (if option is chosen,
  the cultural program fee includes accommodations,
  excursions, and transfers meals and guides may
  or may not be included on a field trip).
• Please be aware that higher fees may be necessary
  in the event of unusual airline fuel surcharges,
  departure from cities other than those specified,
  fluctuations in currency exchange rates and/or
  other factors beyond the control of School
  Partners Abroad. Every attempt will be made to
  avoid increasing the program price.

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Cost and payment schedule

• Pay by check or money order only
• December 1 (Tuesday)
• Student Enrollment Fee 50 (75 after Dec 7)
• January 5 (Tues) 800
• February 2 (Tues) 900 (950 after 2/10)
• Non-refundable flight tickets will be
  purchased
• by February 16. (See Note)
• March 1 (Monday) Invoice Balance (100 penalty
  after 3/5)

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Deviators

• Deviators and Deviation Fees
• From time to time School Partners Abroad receives
  requests from program participants who wish to
  make deviations from the travel plans of their
  school group. Deviations require considerable
  advance notice and extra staff time to process,
  so we ask your cooperation in adhering to the
  following guidelinesThe only deviations School
  Partners Abroad can accommodate are an adjustment
  in the date or the departure or return flight
  to/from the host country. The new flight must be
  booked between the same international airports
  and on the same international carrier being used
  for the school group. School Partners Abroad will
  not arrange for other international flights,
  domestic flights in Japan, trains, hotels, etc.
  Such arrangements are the responsibility of the
  deviating participant(s).

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Cancellation policy summary

• It is your responsibility to carefully review and
  inform the parents of the following cancellation
  policy. All cancellations must be confirmed IN
  WRITING to School Partners Abroad. No refund will
  be issued without written notification.
• Cancellations up until the Program Deposit
  Deadline All monies will be refunded for any
  student who cancels prior to the deposit deadline
  with the exception of the enrollment fee.
• Cancellations between the Program Deposit
  Deadline and the Final Payment Deadline Any
  student canceling during this time will be
  assessed a 150 cancellation fee. In addition to
  the 150 fee, students may also be required to
  pay an airline cancellation fee and any field
  trip, leadership, insurance, administrative or
  other expenses not refundable to School Partners
  Abroad at the time of cancellation.
• Cancellation between the Final Payment Deadline
  and the Day of Departure In addition to the 150
  fee, students canceling during this period will
  be required to pay any airline cancellation fees
  and any field trip, insurance, administrative or
  other expenses not refundable to School Partners
  Abroad at the time of cancellation. (Please
  note most student airline tickets are
  non-refundable)
• School Partners Abroad cannot guarantee that
  substitutions or additions can be made at no
  extra cost. In some cases, the international
  airfare may be higher, raising the program price
  for that student. This will depend on the time
  the change is made.

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Program forms

• Application form
• Student- Parent agreement
• Sending form
• Deviation form
• Photocopy of passport (2 copies)
• Brief medical history
• Emergency contact form

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Insurance

• INSURANCE
• All School Partners Abroad participants (American
  and visiting students and teachers) are covered
  by health, accident and repatriation insurance
  arranged for them by School Partners Abroad.
  Under these policies, participants are insured
  from the time of departure from their homes until
  their return.
• The cost of the insurance coverage described
  below is included in the established program
  price. The policies provided conform to
  requirements of the United States Information
  Agency and should be adequate for any situation.
  However, if parents or schools wish to obtain
  additional coverage, it is suggested that they
  consider extending existing family or
  institutional policies.
• Medical and Accident Insurance
• Participants from the United States
• Unlimited coverage of physician, hospital,
  medication insurance for participants is provided
  for treatment of accidental injuries and illness.
  There is also coverage for medical evacuation,
  repatriation of remains, accidental death,
  emergency dental care and theft/damage of
  personal property. Pamphlets detailing the
  coverage and claims process are provided to each
  school for distribution to students and families
  (sent to the School Coordinator shortly before
  departure).

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Money

• We suggest that students take about 300 to 500
  in spending money for personal expenses and meals
  in Tokyo. Some students spend more, some spend
  less.
• Cash
• Credit card
• Travelers checks

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Passport

• http//travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.htm
  l
• http//www.usps.com/passport/welcome.htm

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• Japan is mainly a cash society.  Some credit
  cards and Cirrus, Maestro, Link and Delta cash
  cards are NOT widely accepted, and few banks or
  cash machines will provide cash drawn on such
  cards.  Japanese post offices do have cash
  machines, which will accept Visa, Delta and
  Cirrus cards during hours of business. 
• Citibank and Seven-Eleven ATMs will also take
  foreign credit and debit cards.  Cash machines do
  not operate 24 hours a day.  They generally close
  at 2100 hours or earlier and may not operate at
  the weekends.  You should check with your bank
  before traveling and take sufficient alternative
  sources of money for the duration of your stay. 
  Western Union Money Transfer is available in
  Japan.

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• Driving
• Visiting students participating in School
  Partners Abroad are prohibited from driving any
  motor vehicle (including motorcycles and mopeds).
  This policy is designed to comply with insurance
  restrictions, and strict adherence is therefore
  essential.

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• Telephone
• Visiting students are responsible for the cost of
  all personal telephone calls they make. Students
  and host families should work out a system on how
  to handle long distance calls.

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SPA Policy

• Standards of behavior
• disciplinary repatriation
• program policies on drinking, driving and drugs
• behavior expectations during the cultural program
  

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SPA/Japiu Policy

• Drugs
• The use, sale or possession of illegal drugs,
  including marijuana, is strictly forbidden. Any
  participant found to be using, selling or in
  possession of illegal drugs will be sent home
  immediately, at the expense of the students
  family. Participants should also be aware that
  they are subject to the laws of the country in
  which they are visiting and may be prosecuted by
  local authorities for the use, sale or possession
  of illegal drugs, including marijuana.

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The Law

• If you are arrested, even for minor offences such
  as petty theft or possession of very small
  quantities of illegal drugs, you may be held in
  detention for weeks or months during the
  investigation and legal proceedings. Under local
  law, a suspect can be held for up to 23 days
  without being formally charged with a crime and
  bail is seldom granted to foreigners.
• Penalties for drug offences are severe and may
  include heavy fines, lengthy imprisonment and
  deportation. Under Japanese law you can be
  convicted of drug use based on positive blood or
  urine tests alone.
• Penalties for serious crimes, such as murder,
  include the death penalty.
• Do not become involved with drugs.  Japan has a
  zero tolerance policy. Possession of small
  amounts will lead to detention and prosecution.
   Possession of large amounts leads to long prison
  sentences and heavy fines.

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• What you can do now
• Practice Japanese!
• Start thinking about gifts
• Decide if you want to deviate
• Practice budgeting/ decide how to handle your
  money