(Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs)
CAMP FOSTER – The Okinawa Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program is back for its 24th year, rewarding students who earn good grades with exclusive discounts, prizes and savings.
All traditional and non-traditional Okinawa students in first through 12th grades, including those who are homeschooled, can bring their report cards to the customer service area each grading period to receive prizes.
“Raising a child in a military setting can be difficult and challenging for parents between deployments and moving around. The average military family moves up to nine times on average, according to a Department of Defense study,” said Exchange General Manager Kristine Cowley. “Those personal challenges can present themselves as obstacles in doing well in school. What the Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program does is give students additional incentive in doing well.”
Students with straight A’s will receive a $20 Exchange gift card while students with a B average will receive a $10 Exchange gift card.
Students will also receive an Exchange coupon sheet, including:
A free small fountain, frozen drink or bubbler beverage.
A free kid’s meal at a participating Exchange restaurant.
A free combo meal at a participating Exchange restaurant.
A free kid’s hair service at The Barber Shop, Hair Studios, or Stylique beauty salons.
10% off any pair of headphones (excluding Apple and Beats).
10% off apparel and footwear.
A $5 coupon at Exchange mall concessions or kiosks.
Students who are making progress on their specialized education programs can participate too. Parents can print a downloadable form on ShopMyExchange.com and have their child’s teacher or school official sign it each grading period, indicating the modified grades of the student’s academic progress. Students and parents can bring the signed form to the customer service area at the PX or BX to earn You Made the Grade prizes. Exchange associates have been trained to accept the form.
Students who make the grade can enter a biannual worldwide sweepstakes for a chance to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings take place in December and June.
To enter the drawing, students or parents can complete the form on the back of the gift card and mail it to:
You Made the Grade PO Box 227398 Dallas, TX 75222-7398
