Glastonbury Public Schools
Regional AgriScience and Technology Program
Plant Science
Students in plant science have many career options such as greenhouse manager, soil scientist, floral designer, propagation scientist, horticulturalist, crop consultant, turf grass manager, seed sales representative and many more!
The courses here are all one semester (.5) credit courses. Students taking courses labelled ECE (Early College Experience) are eligible to receive UConn credits.
Freshman Year
Ag Leadership 1
Foundations of Agriscience & Technology
Horticulture
Environment and Natural Resources
Sophomore Year
Ag Leadership 2
Floral Art and Design
Outdoor Power Equipment
Content Elective
Junior Year
Ag Leadership 3
Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Design
Advanced Floral Design ECE
Equipment Systems and Repair
Senior Year
Ag Leadership 4
Landscape Construction & Maintenance
AP Environmental Science
Content Elective
Plant Science Courses
Throughout the year our plant science students run plant sales. In the fall we have a Mum plant sale. In the winter, we have a poinsettia, candle centerpiece, boxwood tree and wreath sale. And in the spring students grow bedding plants to sell in early May. All proceeds go to support our students and the FFA Chapter.
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.
Horticulture
This course will focus on the use of plants in gardens, landscaping, floral art, and home.
Environmental and Natural Resources
An introduction to the environment and natural resources and how to manage them.
Floral Art and Design
Students learn how to arrange flowers as a form of art.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Students learn how to drive a tractor and operate small machines.
Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Design
Students will study sustainable landscapes and their aesthetic functionality and explore biodiversity and careers.
Advanced Floral Design (UCONN Early College Experience Course)
Students learn the principles of design, cost, and marketing of floral art.
Equipment Systems and Repair
Students learn how to repair a small engine and weld. The Outdoor Power Equipment class is a prerequisite for this course.
Landscape Construction & Maintenance
Students design, prepare, and maintain planting beds, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
AP Environmental Science
This course offered through the GHS Science Department can be taken for AgSci credit.
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.