Elementary school students are not old enough to drive, work, vote, or be the boss. But that does not stop them from operating banks, managing restaurants, writing checks, and voting for mayor at JA BizTown. This unique program, designed for 4th-6th grades, combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a fully interactive simulated town facility.

JA BizTown helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. Through the experiential learning process, students are actively engaged in posing questions, investigating, expressing curiosity, solving problems, and assuming responsibility.  Students will understand the value of money and doing a good job, work cooperatively in teams, and see the connection between learning and earning.

In the spring, the class will take a day-long field trip to the JA BizTown simulated city where each student will have a job to help make the city run smoothly.

Please visit the website: www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-memphis/ja-biztown

Homework requirements:  Minimal

Tuesday

 Time: 2:35-4:05
 Grades: 4-6
 Class Fee: $350
 Supply fee: $100 (includes the field trip fee of $45)
 Tutor: Monica Larson