We are excited to announce that RI Jump$tart Coalition will be offering nine (9) summer programs (all free and online) in 2020 through the RI Department of Education SAIL program. RI Jump$tart’s FROG financial literacy programming represents “Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Gain-Seekers.”
Here is information about RIDE’s SAIL program: “SAIL with PrepareRI (SAIL: Summer Academy for Interactive Learning) The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), is offering distance learning opportunities for public school students enrolled in grades PreK – 12 from June 22, 2020 through August 28,2020. This is a temporary program designed to enhance the educational opportunities to our students who suffered learning losses during the peak of Rhode Island’s COVID 19 health crisis. SAIL has the potential to provide distance learning summer-long classes that are the equivalent to a course credit, summer-long opportunities that are not equivalent to a course credit, weekly or bi-weekly workshops and/or boot camps, daily reoccurring programming, and/or one-time programming that provide students the opportunity to participate in learning experiences academic or enrichment experiences. Distance learning opportunities are encouraged to optimize student engagement.” https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse
Spaces are limited, so RI students in grades 4-12 are encouraged to register now for one or more of the following nine (9) online RI Jump$tart FROG programs to reserve their place:
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16642
SUM203
RI Stock Market Game (Grades 4-6)
It’s game on! Students will learn how to invest $100,000 and manage their account using a free, real-time trading platform. Prizes awarded!
Begins 7/06/20 Ends 8/14/20 Kick off on Monday July 6th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, then 1 hour instruction on Fridays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Additional independent work approximating 4 hours per week.
Instructors: Jack Gecawich, East Greenwich High School and Patricia Page, RI Jump$tart
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16643
SUM204
RI Stock Market Game (Grades 7-9)
It’s game on! Students will learn how to invest $100,000 and manage their account using a free, real-time trading platform. Prizes awarded!
Begins 7/06/20 Ends 8/14/20 Kick off on Monday July 6th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, then 1 hour instruction on Fridays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Additional independent work approximating 4 hours per week.
Instructors: Jack Gecawich, East Greenwich High School and Patricia Page, RI Jump$tart
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16644
SUM205
RI Stock Market Game (Grades 10-12)
It’s game on! Students will learn how to invest $100,000 and manage their account using a real-time trading platform. Prizes awarded!
Begins 7/06/20 Ends 8/14/20 Kick off on Monday July 6th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, then 1 hour instruction on Fridays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Additional independent work approximating 4 hours per week.
Instructors: Jack Gecawich, East Greenwich High School and Patricia Page, RI Jump$tart
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16645
SUM206
Financial FUNdamentals (Ages 9-14)
This dynamic series of workshops will combine math, money, and movement.
Begins 7/07/20 Ends 7/16/20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor: Nikhol Bentley, Gilbert Stuart Middle School
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16646
SUM207
Financial FUNdamentals (Ages 9-14)
This dynamic series of workshops will combine math, money, and movement.
Begins 7/21/20 Ends 7/30/30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor: Nikhol Bentley, Gilbert Stuart Middle School
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16647
SUM208
Financial FUNdamentals (Ages 9-14)
This dynamic series of workshops will combine math, money, and movement.
Begins 8/04/20 Ends 8/13/20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor: Nikhol Bentley, Gilbert Stuart Middle School
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16648
SUM209
Budgeting Basics (Ages 15+)
Jump into the world of budgeting and learn how to get the best bang for your buck by identifying wants and needs, prioritizing goals, tracking spending habits, and building a workable budget.
Begins 7/07/20 Ends 7/16/20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Samantha Desmarais, Central Falls High School and Kerri McLaughlin, Pawtucket Credit Union
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16649
SUM210
Give Yourself Credit (Ages 15+)
Jump into the murky water of credit and learn how to make this financial tool support future buying power. From credit cards to student loans, participants will learn how to borrow wisely and avoid drowning in debt.
Begins 7/21/20 Ends 7/30/20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Samantha Desmarais, Central Falls High School and Kerri McLaughlin, Pawtucket Credit Union
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https://ride.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=16650
SUM211
Financial Futures (Ages 15+)
Jump into a series of interactive activities that will help students keep their money safe, watch it grow, and put them on the path for a solid financial future.
Begins 8/04/20 Ends 8/13/20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Samantha Desmarais, Central Falls High School and Kerri McLaughlin, Pawtucket Credit Union
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Please email Dr. Margaret Brooks at rhodeislandjumpstart@gmail.com with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing many RI students in our summer courses!
