Notice to Spring students
You have received several emails regarding KCP’s Spring program. I’m sure all of you now are keeping a close eye on the news, and have been in discussions with your parents and/or home universities about your plans to attend the Spring session. As always, we want you to make an informed decision about your spring attendance based on the facts, discussions with parents, and home schools.
From the information we have, it appears elevated levels of radiation did approach Tokyo for a couple days, but these levels did not pose a health risk to the population according to experts in both the U.S. and Japan. The World Health Organization continues to monitor the situation and has reported that as of today that there are no health risks in Tokyo from radiation. The Ministry of Education has not asked, recommended or ordered KCP to close its doors.
KCP is still holding class and, absent any unsafe conditions, plans on continuing operating during the spring. We recognize that the travel warning by the State Department is still in effect as of today. There may be another warning, or they may resolve most of the issues at the Fukushima plant by then. We understand the concerns that many of our U.S. partners, parents, and students have regarding the current situation in Japan. We have sent an email regarding various options offered to our spring students. Please try and return this option form before March 29. Please take into consideration discussions with your family, current news events, and advice from your home school.