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Financial Literacy Education

As the requirements for competing in a global economy have changed, so have the educational needs of our students. Today, more than ever before, high school graduates must be financially literate in order to be prepared for college, careers and responsible living. The HCPSS is committed to ensuring that all students receive instruction in financial literacy that will prepare them to be responsible citizens.

The Financial Literacy program of instruction in Howard County meets the requirements set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR):

The personal financial literacy education program of study in Howard County provides:

Financial Literacy is integrated into a variety of courses throughout a student’s academic career primarily taught in social studies courses in elementary school, in Family and Consumer Science courses in middle school and in the American Government course in high school. In addition, components of personal finance can be found in a number of other courses that students may elect to take in high school.

Where Students Encounter Financial Literacy Education

Grades K-5

Social Studies

Grades 6-8

Family and Consumer Science

Grade 10

American Government

Grades 9-12

Students can elect to take the following courses.

In addition to the curriculum materials developed by the HCPSS, teachers use a variety of materials from different sources, including, but not limited to:

Additional Resource

Contact Information

Sharon Kramer, Coordinator
Office of Career and Technology Education (CTE)
Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL)
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-6797