Miss Porter's School

Miss Porter's supports a four-year financial education curriculum. In the 9th grade students learn how to manage their money, including discussing savings and checking accounts and debit and credit cards, as well as how to be a responsible fu...

Miss Porter's School

Miss Porter's supports a four-year financial education curriculum. In the 9th grade students learn how to manage their money, including discussing savings and checking accounts and debit and credit cards, as well as how to be a responsible fundraiser and donor. Tenth graders review budgeting and the financial variables that need to be considered when living on a paycheck. Credit card and consumer debt also are reviewed.

 

In the 11th grade, students focus on investing, risk versus return considerations and growth through compound interest. In the last year of the curriculum, seniors participate in a resume-writing workshop and discuss choosing and preparing for careers with a panel of alumnae. Volunteering and philanthropy are also discussed.