Agriculture Pathway
The Agriculture Pathway consists of three Programs of Study to help our students become Future Ready once they graduate from Bellville High School. This experience that started with exposure for our Elementary students and exploration with our Junior High students culminates with our High School students building expertise in Programs of Study by completing an Industry Recognized Certification, attaining an Associate Degree, and/or performing at a superior level. Each Program of Study contains the Secondary courses students will take in Bellville Junior High and Bellville High School. You can explore each Program of Study in this Pathway by clicking on the links below. You can also find a document containing all the Academies, Pathways, and Programs of Study and the course sequences for all the Programs of Study by clicking here.
The Floral Design program of study focuses on caring for plants, processing flowers, and making specialty designs. It teaches students how to apply these skills either in laboratories or in the field.
The Horticulture program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. It teaches students how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation, either in laboratories or in the field.
The Animal Science program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches students how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.
The Applied Agricultural Engineering program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with applying knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing agricultural products. This program of study may also include exploration into diagnosing, repairing, or overhauling farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
The Agricultural Leadership program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the business of farming and agriculturally related business that supplies farm inputs, such as machinery and seeds. This program of study may also include exploration into the marketing of farm products, the purchase of farm products either for further processing or resale and grading or classifying unprocessed food or other agricultural products.