Glastonbury Public Schools

Regional AgriScience and Technology Program

Ag Mechanics

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Ag Mechanics courses help prepare students for a variety of careers. These include: mechanic, welder, service technician, landscaper, groundskeeper, farmer, and many more!

Ag Mechanics Classes

Foundations of Agriscience & Technology

Students focus on the four main concentrations within the AgriScience and Technology program (Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources and Agricultural Mechanics & Engineering) as well as current industry standard practices.

Outdoor Power Equipment

This course focuses on safely utilizing common landscaping equipment

Equipment System & Repairs

This course covers such topics as plumbing, small engines, welding, hydraulics, electricity, and carpentry. The Outdoor Power Equipment class is a prerequisite for this course.

Click here for sample student schedules.

In our mechanics shop we currently have a small wood working area, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene, MIG and Stick welding capabilities, garden tractor, a compact bucket tractor, compact bucket/backhoe tractor, engine repair stations, and a multitude of other mechanical opportunities.

We look forward to adding more courses to this pathway in the coming years!

For an up to date listing of current course offerings, please visit the Glastonbury High School home page and click on the Program of Studies under the "Academics" tab.

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