Horizon Bucks
A Classroom Economy for Enrichment 06 — New Horizon School Westside
How Horizon Bucks Work
In this class, there are no letter grades. Instead, your success is measured by Horizon Bucks — the official currency of Enrichment 06. You earn money by participating, completing activities, helping classmates, and showing respect. You lose money for disruptive behavior. At the end of the program, you'll spend your earnings at the Classroom Store and use your business skills to give back to the school.
Every student starts with $50 Horizon Bucks. Your goal? Earn as much as you can through hard work, smart choices, and teamwork.
Ways to EARN Horizon Bucks
| Arriving on time and ready | +$5 |
| Participating in discussion | +$5 |
| Completing an activity | +$10 |
| Helping a classmate | +$5 |
| Answering a quiz question correctly | +$5 |
| Perfect behavior for full session | +$10 |
| Going above and beyond | +$20 |
| Winning a class challenge | +$15 |
| Business project milestones | +$10-$50 |
| Teaching something to the class | +$25 |
Ways to LOSE Horizon Bucks
| Interrupting the teacher or classmates | -$5 |
| Disrespecting classmates or teacher | -$10 |
| Not following directions | -$5 |
| Using phone without permission | -$10 |
| Disturbing others who are working | -$5 |
| Refusing to participate | -$5 |
| Being unkind | -$10 |
| Damaging materials | -$15 |
Note: Your balance can never go below $0. If you reach $0, you must earn your way back before you can shop at the store.
Printable Materials
Horizon Bucks Currency
Print $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills with the NHSW crest. Cut and distribute to students.
Print CurrencyStudent Bank Book
Personal ledger for each student to track deposits, withdrawals, and running balance.
Print Bank BooksRules Poster
Large classroom display showing all earning and spending rules. Hang on the wall.
Print PosterStore Menu
Classroom store price list. Fill in your items and prices. Students plan their purchases.
Print MenuBusiness Plan Worksheet
Guided template for the capstone business project. Groups plan their micro-business.
Print WorksheetGoogle Sheets Ledger Guide
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the digital class ledger in Google Sheets.
View GuideCapstone: The Class Business Project
In sessions 3-7, your team will create a real micro-business. You'll brainstorm an idea, write a business plan, launch your business, and use the profits to achieve three goals:
For the Class
Buy something the class needs — supplies, a decoration, a shared tool
For Each Student
Buy something each student wants — a personal reward for their hard work
For the School
Donate something to NHSW — giving back to your community
Business ideas: Bake sale, handmade crafts, art commissions, tutoring service, recycling collection, bookmark/card design, or your own original idea!
Session Schedule
Launch Day: Welcome to Horizon Bucks!
Introduce the economy, hand out bank books, set up rules, earn your first Bucks.
Budgeting Challenge
Learn needs vs wants, create a spending plan, practice making financial decisions.
Business Brainstorm
Form teams, pitch business ideas, vote on the best concepts, begin planning.
Business Plan Workshop
Complete your business plan: product, pricing, marketing, budget, and roles.
Business Launch Day
Execute your business! Sell products or services. Track every transaction.
Business Results
Count revenue, subtract expenses, calculate profit. Which team earned the most?
Shopping Day + Donations
Spend your Horizon Bucks at the store! Class purchases, personal picks, and school donation.
Celebration + Reflection
Awards ceremony, reflect on what you learned, celebrate your achievements!
Digital Tracking: Google Sheets Ledger
In addition to physical bank books, Ms. Safaa keeps a digital ledger in Google Sheets. This is the official record of every student's balance. You can check your balance anytime in Google Classroom.
How it works:
- Every earning and fine is recorded with the date and reason
- Your running balance updates automatically
- Green = money earned, Red = money lost
- Check your balance before Shopping Day to plan your purchases!