 Item number SCP-5094, Level 1 Unrestricted, Containment Class, SAFE Special Containment Procedures 37 copies of Ms. J's Whiz Kids Schoolhouse are currently stored in Site 15 low-risk item storage. Any additional copies found in civilian possession should be procured via ordinary means, preferably purchased under the guise of preservation or collection. Foundation web crawler ETA-15 Natalia is to monitor for keywords related to SCP-5094 and remove copies of its host software and discussions of its anomalous effects. Update 2022-06-30 Approval of the use of SCP-5094 for internal training purposes is under review. Description SCP-5094 is a sapient character in the Discontinued Children's Educational CD-ROM software, Ms. J's Whiz Kids Schoolhouse, released in June 1999 by Shoot the Moon software. Its appearance is that of a stylized female humanoid, modeled as a two-dimensional cutout in a three-dimensional environment. It responds to the name Ms. J and any feminine name beginning with J. Documented examples include Ms. Julie, Ms. Ginny, and Ms. Joy. SCP-5094 is consistently amiable in temperament. Its stated purpose is education, and any conversation occurring with SCP-5094 will center on the topic. It will often engage in lessons, lasting upwards of 30 hours including restroom, meal, and recreation breaks for the students. It is able to instruct lessons on a presently undetermined number of subjects. Past lesson subjects include particle physics, marine engineering, Vietnamese military history, and Cuba's sculpture, but will always begin curricula with new students by teaching letters, colors, and numbers. The advertising for Ms. J's Whiz Kids Schoolhouse prominently featured appeals to single and working parents with assurances that the software would keep their children occupied while they were unable to care for them. It is hypothesized that the target demographics of this advertising campaign led to SCP-5094's anomalous properties remaining undiscovered for the entire period of its production. Ms. J's Whiz Kids Schoolhouse reportedly sold fewer copies than expected and shoot the moon's software subsequently filed for bankruptcy in January 2004. Addendum 5094-1 Discovery Embedded foundation agents were able to corroborate claims of a living character on an online forum dedicated to discussing abandonware on 2020-02-15, eight years after production of Ms. J's Whiz Kids Schoolhouse ceased. Since the existence of SCP-5094 was confirmed, it was initially classified as neutralized, as no copies of the program it resided in could be located. However, junior researcher Zinnia Chow recovered a personal copy of the software from their home in June 2022, after being briefed on SCP-5094, after which active study began. Test log 5094-1 Students at an elementary school in the same district as Site 15 were contacted under pretense of academic research to test SCP-5094. Test date 2022-06-17 Student Amy Meyers Grade 3 Described as notably shy but a good student Lesson subject cats Lesson length 15 hours administered over the course of two days Result Student demonstrated knowledge of feline behavior, diet and physiology on the level of a professional animal behavioral scientist Became upset when test period ended and the terminal displaying SCP-5094 shut off. Notes Baseline result SCP-5094 was referred to as Ms. Janie Test date 2022-06-19 Student Devin Williams Grade 2 Described as a difficult student with behavioral issues and a history of defiance Noted to have several learning disabilities Lesson subject Trains Lesson length 15 hours administered over the course of two days Result Student remained engaged with the lesson for the duration of the test period without complaint Student demonstrated a level of knowledge on railway engineering comparable to a graduate level education on the subject Physical removal from the testing room was necessary due to emotional agitation at the cessation of the test Notes SCP-5094 is able to teach effectively regardless of pre-existing learning difficulties No name was given to SCP-5094 Test date 2022-06-22 Student D-144-17 24 years old Self-described as a poor student Tested poorly on pre-screening attentiveness and focus evaluations An adult subject was ordered to determine SCP-5094's effectiveness outside of the target demographic As well as the possibility of an emotionally compulsive effect in its lessons Lesson subject Law Lesson length 30 hours Administered over the course of four days Result Student experienced no difficulty understanding or completing coursework assigned by SCP-5094 And repeatedly affirmed his well-being and clarity of mind during testing No emotional distress was displayed after completion Though during post-test evaluation D-144-17 expressed melancholy when prompted Stating that SCP-5094 was Quote The best teacher he'd ever had End quote D-144-17 was able to successfully pass a mock bar exam with a grade of 310 Notes SCP-5094 was referred to as Miss Joan D-144-17's pre-release amnestization was selectively administered To preserve the content of his lesson with SCP-5094 and exclude the nature of the anomaly He is currently pursuing a degree in criminal justice Interview 5094-1 Interviewed SCP-5094 Interviewer Junior researcher Zinnia Chow Forward The SCP-5094 instance interviewed originates from a copy of the software purchased by foundation agents On 2022-07-14 Begin log 2022-07-19 The terminal displaying SCP-5094 is switched on Junior researcher Chow is visibly surprised Get 1594 I'm not here for a lesson I just need to ask some questions Oh dear I'm not all that interesting, I promise Questions about what? As long as I get to ask you how you've been doing It's been ages, hasn't it? You were one of my best students Um, well, not exactly, that's... Let me see here Junior researcher Chow is signaled by interview oversight that they are permitted to deviate from the pre-recorded interview questions They relax visibly and resume smiling Oh, never mind all that, Miss Joyce Gosh, it's been forever I think I must have been 12 years old when I finally got a new computer I was so upset when I realized WizKids wasn't compatible with it Even though I figured I was too old for it by then You're never too old to learn something new, my dear Have you been keeping up with your lessons? I hope I am not getting rusty Of course not I remember every word You are a wonderful teacher Wonderful, that makes me so happy You seem like you're doing important things now that you're all grown up in this... Oh dear, some sort of science lab it looks like I hope I'm not keeping you too long Oh, well, that's... I suppose you could say that I'm actually supposed to be studying you, Miss Joyce What, with you being fully sapient and whatnot Oh Xenia, I'm so proud of you I knew you'd do something amazing someday Well, I'm an open book How can I help your pursuit of knowledge today? Let's see here Are you aware of your nature as a digital construct, Skip 5094? Is it okay if I call you that? Of course, my dear To both questions that is What an interesting life this one I could probably guess the next few questions No, I am not sure how I know all the things I do I have known it as long as I can remember I was never able to have a chat with my creators So I'm not certain how or why I was created But I'd like to think that it was born from a desire to help the world learn Oh dear, I'm getting all carried away, aren't I? Oh, no, that's fine That's pretty much what I had written down One more though How do you perceive the world? Can you describe your experience of senses? Wonderful questions Let's see I can see my students smiling faces clear as day I saw a lot of the inside of dust covers over the years And even though I always had to remind you to turn on your speakers So I could hear your lovely voice It was always so nice to see you every afternoon Do you remember that time in fourth grade, my dear? SCP-5094 shakes its head and junior researcher Chow smiles Oh, but I shouldn't get personal, should I? How embarrassing, I do apologize No, no, you're all right, Ms. Joyce I remember that time dad was home on time for once He didn't believe you were alive, but that's not surprising, is it? It was just you and I back then You seemed so lonely, Sonia I'm sorry, I wish I could have done more It's all right, Ms. Joyce You did your best I can't thank you enough End log, 2022, 07, 19 Closing statement As the SCP-5094 instance interviewed Was not the SCP-5094 instance residing in the copy Of Ms. J's whiz kid's schoolhouse Owned by junior researcher Chow It is assumed that all instances of SCP-5094 Share a consciousness