Columbus School's Bank Partnership

Columbus School for Girls collaborates with the Huntington Bank in a partnership program that involves 5th graders. The class sets up its own branch office of the bank and handles 'real' money. Everyone gets a real passbook which they brin...

Columbus School's Bank Partnership

Columbus School for Girls collaborates with the Huntington Bank in a partnership program that involves 5th graders. The class sets up its own branch office of the bank and handles 'real' money. Everyone gets a real passbook which they bring to school to track their savings and monies at their bank.

 

On a daily basis, the students count the money received (several times), stamp passbooks, record names and amounts deposited, and verify accuracy. Students apply for and hold positions at the bank. Each applies for the job that best matches her strengths whether it be a new accounts officer, customer service representative, public relations agent, security guard or a bank manager. Huntington Bank representatives and parents help with training, monitoring, and money/information transfers.