The 8 Cents in a Jar program is committed to student enrichment through financial education and rewards. As the student and parent/guardian, you provide consent for your student to engage in learning about saving money, acquiring assets, and building wealth through the program. Our program will take place year-round, with optional weekend activities. Here’s what you need to know:
Rewards and Earnings:
- The program offers students the chance to earn cash prizes and donated stocks as a reward for their participation.
- If your child earns over $600, 8 Cents in a Jar will send a 1099 form for tax purposes.
- While the program aims to educate students and set specific outcomes, results are not guaranteed. Past cumulative success does not guarantee the future success of each student.
- You agree to discuss your student’s financial goals and their future implications.
Educational Platforms:
- The program may utilize online platforms like Mighty Networks, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Classes to deliver content and facilitate interactions.
- You agree to review these platforms’ privacy policies and terms of use before allowing your child to access them.
Media Release:
- As a parent or guardian, you grant 8 Cents in a Jar all rights to photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of the student made in connection with the program.
- This includes any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such media.
Liability and Risk Evaluation:
- You acknowledge that the program is not liable for any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may occur during program activities.
By participating, you and your child assume the risks associated with these activities.
- You acknowledge that the program may include games, simulations, discussions, surveys, and quizzes that may collect personal information from your child, such as their name, age, financial goals, opinions, and feedback.
- 8 Cents in a Jar is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on financial education. Members of 8 Cents in a Jar (including volunteers, collaborators, or board members) do not provide financial advice under any circumstances.
- Personal information such as name, date of birth, financial goals, and email address is collected to improve our programs and services.
- For specific programs, some funders (State of Florida, Orange County Government, National Endowment for Financial Education) will confirm services are being provided during program evaluations and audit monitoring.
- 8 Cents in a Jar adheres to the privacy and record retention guidelines for minors as stipulated by Florida statute 943.0515.
By signing this document, you acknowledge and agree to the abovementioned terms, ensuring a clear understanding of the program’s structure and your child’s involvement.