Pillar 03 · Flagship Initiative
S.T.A.T. Kids
Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and leadership for K–12 students.
An approved Arizona ESA enrichment program.
The Curriculum Ladder
Five series, one climb: each level builds on the last, from first piggy bank to generational wealth.
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Grades K–2
S.T.A.T. Up!
Stand tall. Stack smart. Shine forever. What money is, needs vs. wants, saving habits, recognizing currency.
What They Will Learn
- What money is and how we use it
- How to tell the difference between needs and wants
- Basic saving habits, starting with the piggy bank
- Recognizing coins and currency
What They Will Achieve
- Build vocabulary around money and spending
- Start practicing small savings at home
- Show they know needs vs. wants through classroom activities
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Grades 3–5
S.T.A.T. Moves
Teaching kids to stand tall in life, money, and purpose. Mindset and money habits, goal-setting, learning from mentors.
What They Will Learn
- How mindset shapes our money habits
- Introduction to simple goal-setting
- Learning from mentors and heroes who manage money wisely
What They Will Achieve
- Set a financial goal with a timeline
- Understand the power of influence and mentorship
- Demonstrate self-awareness in financial decisions
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Grades 6–8 Name pending confirmation
S.T.A.T. Kids
Standing tall in a wealthy world. How banks and digital money work, community money circulation, choices, values, and wealth.
What They Will Learn
- How banks and digital money work
- Community roles and how money circulates
- The link between choices, values, and wealth
What They Will Achieve
- Take part in a budgeting simulation
- Recognize responsible financial behavior
- Complete a project on how wealth can help families and communities
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Grades 9–10
Visionary Scholar Academy
Lead your life, empower your money. Income, expenses, savings, investment, budgeting tools, entrepreneurship basics.
What They Will Learn
- Mastering income, expenses, savings, and investment
- Using planning tools to manage small budgets
- Entrepreneurship basics and pricing ideas
What They Will Achieve
- Create a business plan or savings-goal presentation
- Manage a small mock budget or simulated store
- Demonstrate understanding of profit and expenses
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Grades 11–12
S.T.A.T. Legacy League
Building young legends through money, mission, and mentorship. Generational wealth, intro to estate planning and charitable giving, purpose-driven financial paths.
What They Will Learn
- Understanding generational wealth
- Intro to estate planning, wills, and charitable giving
- Exploring purpose-driven financial paths
What They Will Achieve
- Write a legacy letter or wealth vision statement
- Show how money can support personal and community goals
- Create a vision board with a wealth + purpose roadmap
Graduates connect to S.T.A.T. Academy mentorship, internships, and beyond.
Bundle Pricing
Three tiers per grade band, designed to fit ESA budgets.
| Grades | Basic Digital Bundle | Deluxe Bundle | Premium Institutional License |
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| K–2 | $125/student | $225/student | $4,500 |
| 3–5 | $150/student | $250/student | $5,500 |
| 6–8 | $175/student | $275/student | $6,500 |
| 9–12 | $200/student | $300/student | $7,500 |
Institutional licenses cover up to 30 students.
Basic
Downloadable curriculum and worksheets.
Deluxe
Digital + print materials, live sessions (6–14 depending on grade), and an educator guide.
Institutional
Full classroom deployment: printed kits, mentor sessions, and progress tracking.
Live Tutoring & Mentorship Add-Ons
Basic
1×/week · 45 min
$60/month
Standard
2×/week · 45 min
$120/month
Premium
2×/week + mentor check-in
$180/month
Virtual, small groups, led by certified educators, billable through ESA as tutoring services.
Enroll your student.
Tell us about your student and we'll follow up with next steps. Families can pay privately or with Arizona ESA funds through ClassWallet. Submissions are received by our Treasurer, Darryl Johnson, and answered within about 5 business days.
Teach with us.
Independent contractor (1099) roles for educators and mentors. Applicants must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the U.S.; a background check is required. Applications are received by our Treasurer, Darryl Johnson, and answered within about 5 business days.
S.T.A.T. Kids operates as an approved Arizona ESA enrichment provider registered with the Arizona Department of Education. Compliance oversight is led by Brandi Caudell, Executive Director. Arizona ESA program.