Teacher Checklist and Timeline

Teacher Checklist and Timeline

At least 8 weeks before simulation visit

_____ Attend teacher training at JA BizTown (2 hours). Arrange for a substitute if necessary.

_____ Arrange for bus transportation on simulation day. Students need 4 ½ hours at JA BizTown.

_____ Send Introduction to JA BizTown Letter to parents. This letter introduces the program, informs parents of lunch options for their child, and notifies them of the need for volunteers.

4 – 5 weeks before simulation visit

_____Introduce JA BizTown to students and begin teaching the curriculum.

_____ Send Volunteers Needed at JA BizTown letter to parents. You will need a minimum of 26 volunteerson simulation day.

2 weeks before simulation visit

______Assign volunteers to businesses using the Volunteer Assignment Sheet behind the

Volunteer Tab. Fax or email the completed form to the JA office.

_____Assign students to theStudent Account Number Assignments Sheet behind the Jobs Tab

and fax or email to the JA office.

______Send theVolunteer Confirmation Letter to parents/volunteerswith the directions to the mandatory volunteer training held the morning of your simulation day (1.5 hours prior to student

arrival).

_____ Distribute Permission Slip/Photo Release to students for parent signature.

1-3 days before simulation visit

______Assure that all BizPrep Workbooks have been completed (one per business team).

______Assure that each Student Checkbook has both deposit tickets completed, a check writtenfor $1.50 toopen a savings account, and the check register updated (use the Salary Chart Employee Baking Sample behind the Jobs Tab).

______Save all newspaper advertisements to a USB flash drive.

______Remind students of lunch plans (no drink) for JA BizTown simulation visit.

______Remind students of behavior expectations/code of conduct expected during the visit.

______Remind students that they may purchase souvenirs at JA BizTown. Please bring completed

forms with payment the day of your trip.

JA BizTownSimulation Visit

Remember to bring:

______Completed BizPrep Workbooks(not Citizen Guides) and student checkbooks in manila

envelopes for each business

______The USB flash drive containing the newspaper ads

______Sack lunches (if appropriate) and permission slips

______Medication (Teachers must dispense medication while at JA BizTown)

______Directions to JA BizTown facility (for bus drivers)

______Any unused curriculum