"Junior Achievement programs bring meaning and importance to what the students are learning in the classroom and why they are learning it."

- Peggy Nolte JA Teacher, Westmeade Elementary

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Junior Achievement offers in-classroom programs for all grades K-12 on varying age appropriate topics designed to enhance the current curriculum.

JA Classroom Programs

Elementary K-5th grades learn business basics of the world around them - the relationships between jobs, skills, and tools.

(Five 30-45 minute classes)

Ourselves introduces the economic roles of individuals.

Our Families discusses the role of families in the local economy.

Our Community examines the responsibilities and economic opportunities available within the community.

Our City considers economic development, local businesses, and career opportunities.

Our Region explains the economic/business resources found in state and regional economies.

Our Nation studies business operations and economic issues in the Unites States.

Middle School: 6th-8th grades receive opportunities for career exploration and experience with real life issues like using credit wisely and keeping a check register. 

(Five to Eight 45 minute classes)

JA Global Marketplace is designed to provide practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes the world work, and how trade affects students' daily lives.

High School: 9th-12th grades learn the skills and concepts needed to be productive, successful citizens in the community.

(Eight 50 minute classes)

Success Skills explores the interpersonal skills required for career and personal success.

Economics is a one-semester course that examines the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-, and international economics.

Company Program focuses on analyzing and exploring personal opportunities and responsibilities within a company.

JA TITAN is a business simulation exercise delivered via the internet.

JA Presents:  The NEFE high School Financial Planning Program is a 5 session, kit based program presenting financial planning principals

JA Careers with a Purpose is a 7 visit program that introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose.

JA Global Business Ethics is a 7 visit program that introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose.

Afterschool:

JA Dollars and $ense offers activities focused on earning, saving and spending money.

   (Six 45 minute activities for 3rd-5th graders)
JA It's My Business offers activities designed to explore entrepreneurial skills.

   (Six 45 minute activities for 6th-6th graders)
Company Program focuses on analyzing and exploring personal opportunities and responsibilities within a company.

1. JA trains community volunteers for your class.
2. Volunteer contacts teacher via phone, fax, or e-mail.
3. Teacher and volunteer arrange schedule.
4. Volunteer prepares lessons and leads activities during scheduled visits.
5. JA staff provides support to both parties.

Participating Schools for the 2006-2007 school year

AKIVA SCHOOL

ALEX GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AMQUI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLL

ANDREW JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ANTIOCH HIGH SCHOOL

ANTIOCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

APOLLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BELLEVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELLSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BETHESDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLACKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

BRICK CHURCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

BROOKMEADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BYARS DOWDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAMERON MIDDLE SCHOOL

CARTER-LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASTLE HEIGHTS UPPER ELEM SCHOOL

CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHADWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHWAB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIEGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIEGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SMYRNA WEST ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

SOUTH FENTRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST BERNARD ACADEMY

ST HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STANFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

STONER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRATFORD COMP HIGH SCHOOL

STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STUART-BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SYLVAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMAS A. EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THURMAN FRANCIS ARTS ACADEMY

TOM JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TULIP GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUSCULUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TWO RIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE

VANLEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W A BASS MIDDLE SCHOOL

W A WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEBB SCHOOL

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST END MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTMEADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHARTON ARTS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHITVER ACADEMY

WILSON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

WINSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL