my classroom economy in room 4

Today was the last school day of November which means it was pay day and rent was due! 

Since the beginning of September the students of the 5/6 class have held various positions in the classroom: clerk, banker, police officer, recycling manager, etc. At the end of each month each student receives a pay check from myself for one month of work. They must then deposit their pay check into their account by filling out a deposit slip. They must then turn around and fill out a withdrawal slip for $1000 so that they can pay their rent for their desk. Students also receive bonus pay for reading, showing Tribes Agreements, being physically active after school and being "fine-free". Students must earn that extra bonus money to be able to afford their rent. Students are also issued fines for breaking Tribes Agreements, being rude or dishonest and being late for class. As you can see in the one photo students must keep detailed records so that they know how much money they have and what they can afford. If a student cannot afford their rent then they are evicted from their desk which means all non-essential items are removed for one month. This month was the first month that all students were able to pay their rent as well as their fines! As you can see in the last photo we now have 5 students who are living rent-free in our classroom! Congratulations to Shaylee  who bought her desk at the end of October! This month Sierra, Matayah, Abby and Broyce were able to purchase their desks for a flat fee of $3000. On Monday we will have our third class auction where students can bring items to auction off to make a little extra cash; all auction items must be approved by me first. Students also can spend their hard earned cash at the classroom store on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Stay tuned for Monday's blog after the class auction! L. Kowalchuk