9th - 10th Grade 

2 Semesters 

We recommend starting as freshman or Sophomore. 

Topics include:

Animal Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Genetics & reproduction, Domestic Animal Production, Animal Health & Nutrition, Plant, Anatomy & Physiology, Soils & Plant Nutrition, Impacts of sustainability on AFNR activities and practices. 

This course also introduces students to the National FFA organization and requires students to compete in either a leadership contest or Skills contest, or both. Students will have two weeks to self-teach and prepare for FFA skills contest in class. By the end of this course, students will receive their FFA Greenhand Degree. 

10th - 11th Grade

Fall semester only.

Prerequisite: Agriculture & Natural Resources Biology 

This course is the second year of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Science Pathway and focuses its attention to anything and everything outdoors. Concepts range from Conservation of Wildlife, habitat, land, soil, water and forest conservation & management all the way to sport and recreation. Students will be in the classroom and outdoors learning about these concepts. Students can expect to be outdoors putting indoor classroom concepts into practice. At the completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the Ducks Unlimited, Ecology and Conservation Management Certification Test. Students will also receive an Earth Science credit for completing this course. 

10th - 11th Grade

Spring  semester only.

CTE Segments: 6, 8

Prerequisite: Agriculture & Natural Resources and Animal Science. 

This course gives students an eye opening and hands on experience within the landscape and the Greenhouse. Students will dive into topics of Plant biology, nutrition, soil & soil medium, horticulture, greenhouse management, business management, environmental impacts from horticulture, vegetable production, composting, hydroponics, fertilizer, careers in horticulture and more. 

11th Grade

Fall semester only. 

Prerequisite: Agriculture & Natural Resources Biology, Environmental & Natural Resources Management, and Plant Science 

This course introduces students to the amazing world of animal production. Topics include, animal domestication, animal use, animal rights vs animal welfare, skeletal systems, digestive systems, health, behavior, reproduction, and an introduction into different animal industries of agriculture. 

Students will raise Broiler chickens in class from chick to finish. Students will learn about animal nutrition, handling, welfare and proper care. Four students per class will be selected to compete in the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest. These students will get to witness industry standards in animal slaughter. 

11-12th Grade

CTE: Q Segment

Prerequisite: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Animal Science and Plant Science. 

Focus: Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. (Career Ready Practice I.A.8) 

Course Description as told by students: 

This class will undoubtedly apply to students’ everyday lives after High School. The primary focus of this class is Leadership. The concepts in this course assist in the development of leadership skills through self concept, unintentional influence, public speaking, individual reflection, event planning, parliamentary procedure and volunteer opportunities. This course offers a chance to get involved with the school and the community through an internship project and service learning hours. Additionally, this course provides an introduction to the FFA organization through numerous activities. This course centers around the development of leadership attributes through the progress of the individual. This course puts an emphasis on perception and guidance, consisting of applicable concepts for life.