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The following classes are offered through the
agriculture/agribusiness department. You do not need to be from a
farm or agriculture background to enroll or enjoy these classes.
FFA membership is open to anyone enrolled in a class but is not
required. Classes will help students prepare for a career or
college. Classes will involve many hands-on activities as well as
some assignments.
INTRODUCTION TO AG/AGRIBUSINESS -
GRADE 9 preference
This year long class is open to any student in
grades 9-12. This class is an excellent introduction into all
fields of agriculture including: animal and veterinarian science,
agribusiness, horticulture, natural resources and wildlife, plants,
mechanics, leadership, small animals, business management and
computer usage. Classroom instruction will include short units on
many different subjects of interest. **highly recommended for first
year agriculture students.
HORTICULTURE - 1ST SEMESTER
This semester class is open to any student in
grades 9-12. This class will cover basic skills in horticulture,
greenhouse, and floriculture including plant production and
greenhouse use, plant production, fertilizers and chemicals, basic
floriculture design and arranging, and house plants. This class
will involve many hands-on activities including plant production in
a greenhouse, grow chamber and cold frames, household plant
production, and many other related activities. Greenhouse crops
will include Easter lilies, poinsettias, trees and shrubs, house
plants, and all preparation for spring bedding plant production.
This class is an excellent combination with the nursery, landscape,
and greenhouse class.
LANDSCAPING, NURSERY, &
GREENHOUSE - 2ND SEMESTER
This semester class is open to any student in
grades 9-12. This class will cover basic skills in landscaping,
nursery, and greenhouse work including planning, design and planting
landscapes, plant propagation, fertilizers and chemicals, plant
science, ornamentals and plant production. This class will involve
hands-on activities including landscaping and greenhouse work.
Greenhouse crops will include Easter lilies, hydroponics, over 25
different spring bedding plants, and house plants. This class is an
excellent combination with the horticulture class.
NATURAL RESOURCES/WILDLIFE - 1ST
SEMESTER
This semester class is open to any student in
grades 9-12. Class will cover basic natural resource and wildlife
skills including fish and wildlife management, natural resources
conservation and management, wildlife habitat, water resources, soil
resources, forestry, ecosystems and food cycles, wildlife and fish
species, and other current environmental issues. Aquaculture lab
will be used as a small part of the curriculum.
ANIMAL SCIENCE 2ND SEMESTER
The purpose of this course is to provide
students with practical knowledge and skills in the areas of animal
agriculture and companion animals. Students will learn internal and
external anatomy of livestock and companion animals with a focus on
systems of the body and the effect of environment on their
performance. Students will be responsible for hands-on care and
management of the aquaculture unit. This course has no
prerequisites.
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
1st SEMESTER GRADES 11-12 preference
This semester class is open to any student in
grades 11-12. This class will cover basic management skills and
principals for agriculture, agribusiness including computer
applications and telecommunications, records, credit, interviewing
and job applications, business analysis and budgeting, marketing and
advertising.
LIFE KNOWLEDGE 2ND SEMESTER
GRADES 11-12 preference
The purpose of this course is to provide
students with practical and effective tools to develop specific
skills in leadership, personal growth and career success. Units of
study include, but are not limited to: effectively communicating,
career planning, decision making, professional growth, social
growth, character development, building relationships, and servinc a
community. Junior or senior standing is required. Membership in a
school leadership organization is encouraged.
AGRICULTURAL TECH. (Metals) -
GRADES 10-12
The purpose of this course is to provide
students the opportunity to acquire skills relating to metal
fabrication and construction. Students will use hand and power
metalworking tools in order to cut, shape, fasten, and weld steel
and aluminum in a safe and proper manner. Approximately 12 weeks of
the course will be devoted to planning and constructing individual
metalworking projects. Students are responsible for acquiring
building materials. Sophomore standing is recommended.
AGRICULTURAL SPECIAL PROJECTS
GRADES 11-12
The purpose of this course is to offer students
an opportunity to acquire high levels of agricultural knowledge and
skills in an independent study format. Students may enroll under
one of two options.
Option A: Plan and construct
metal working projects for the students own use. Acquisition of
building materials is the responsibility of the student. Evaluation
is based on project completion, project quality, attendance, and
work ethic. Students must have earned a C or higher in
Agricultural Tech (Metals). Students may take the course as a
junior and as a senior, provided there is room in the class.
Students must have their first semester of projects planned by the
end of the drop/add period.
Option B: Plan and complete independent research
units relating to agriculture, leadership development, or career
building. Evaluation is based on research papers, presentations,
scientific research reports, scholarship and award applications,
attendance, and work ethic. Other methods of evaluation may be
approved by the instructor. Junior or senior standing is required.
Students may take the course as a junior and as a senior, provided
there is room in the class. Students must have their first semester
of projects planned by the end of the drop/add period. |
