Junior Achievement of Central Virginia

Elementary School Programs

In Junior Achievement's Elementary School Programs, kindergarten through sixth-grade, children learn concepts and skills in each grade, at each grade level, that build on those taught in preceding grades. In the primary grades, program themes emphasize family, neighborhood, community, and city economics. In the upper elementary grades, program themes expand to explore regional, national, and world economies.

This sequential approach is designed to show students how the market system works, its relationship to democratic values and their responsibilies in this system. Students learn how and why people assume roles as citizens, consumers, workers, and employers.

Each grade-level includes a variety of activities to help young students develop appropriate decision-making and workplace skills. The concepts and skills taught are particularly relevant to their social studies classes and can be integrated with the general school curriculum.

Ourselves

Students are introduced to basic personal economic issues and the roles individuals assume as workers, consumers, and family members.

Our Families

Students learn about the role of their families in the local economy, the jobs they have, and their economic needs and wants.

Our Community

Activities demonstrate the responsibilities and opportunities that citizens have in their economic community.

Our City

Students conduct business operations, make city planning decisions, and examine economic development issues.

Our Region

Students learn about state economies, the economic resources of regions, and the decisions businesses must make.

Our Nation

Students carry out activities for operating a business in the U.S. economy, including management, marketing, production, and an annual stockholders' meeting.

If you would like to find our more about these programs, please contact one of our Education Managers. Contact information is listed below by territory of each Education Manager.

Valerie Moore (Henrico) - (804) 217-8868 or vmoore@jatoday.org
Sherrilyn Stevens (Richmond, Petersburg, & Colonial Heights) - (804) 217-8865 or sstevens@jatoday.org
Lori O'Toole (Hanover) - (804) 864-3723 or lotoole@jatoday.org
John Zinn (Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland & Private) - (804) 217-8866 or jzinn@jatoday.org