Program of Studies
OVERVIEW
The Howard County Public School System believes that an effective student-centered science program includes an approach to learning that engages the students physically and mentally in an inquiry-based laboratory program. The major goal of the program is to develop substantive science literacy in all students. The program must provide students with opportunities to expand, change, enhance, and modify the ways in which they view the world. Teachers should provide an environment that promotes students’ thinking, honesty, curiosity, and questioning. Students should be empowered to express and share points of view, solve problems, and make decisions based on evidence.
Course catalogs
Middle School Course Catalog 2024-2025 Links to an external site.
Catalog of Approved High School Courses 2024-2025 Links to an external site.
RESOURCES
- HCPSS Secondary Science webpage Links to an external site.
- Science Education in HCPSS Flier Links to an external site. (Created in 2017)
- HCPSS Academics webpage Links to an external site.
- What Your Child Will Learn Guides Links to an external site. provide an overview of the instructional program for your child’s grade, as well as student goals and expectations. The guides include information to help parents monitor and support their child’s progress during the school year.
- Next Generation Science Standards Links to an external site.
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