Course Syllabus

Instructor: Mrs. Tori Pellerin, tori.pellerin@emanuel.k12.ga.us

Room Number: 208

Emanuel County Institute (Phone# 763-2673)

Course Description:

This course is designed as the foundational course for all Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. This course is the prerequisite for all AFNR pathways and is intended for students in grades 8-10.

Textbook: Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications, 2010

Student Materials:

Pen(s) and Pencil(s)

Notebook Paper (~100 sheets)

One 3-Ring Binder

4Subject Dividers: Notes, Classwork, Graded Work, Bellringer Activities

Supplemental worksheets will be given in class

Proposed Units of Study: QCC Topics: 160-345

Fundamentals of FFA

Leadership and Personal Development

Record Keeping

Safety

SAE projects

Introduction to Agriscience

Natural Resources

Plant Science

Animal Science

Basic Agriscience and chemistry/ measurements

**Schedule is subject to change at teacher’s discretion

Grade Distribution:

Tests (Graded Bellringer Activity Weekly) 30%

Daily work/Homework 25%

1^st or 3^rd 9 wk/Midterm/Project 20%

Quizes/ Labs 25%

**Final Exam counts for 20% of the semester average. This course does not have an EOCT (End-of-Course-Test).

PROCEDURES

Lecture, daily journal, note taking, writing activities, handouts, worksheets, classroom discussion, group work, video, guest speaker, laboratory, and field trips.

Projects:

Projects will be assigned throughout the semester. Specific instructions will be provided with each assignment. They typically involve more extensive work. They cover several objectives and are weighted more heavily than classwork. Projects require students to do work both inside and outside of class.

LABS

Dress appropriately for lab situations (no flip flops, school uniform with exception (oversized shirt), etc.). Ms. King will notify of labs one day in advance so that you may be prepared. Failure to participate in labs will result in a “0” for the lab activity.

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE)

Each student will develop and plan an SAE project in which they will spend at least 30 hours outside of class completing. We will discuss the SAE in detail during the first few weeks of the school year. This is a large portion of the student’s grade and will require some parent involvement and supervision. SAE paperwork will be placed on my teacher website for you to reference.

Attendance/Makeup Policy:

Students who have an excused absence have the privilege of making up missed work. Students must take responsibility to find out what work they missed. Students will be allowed one day plus the number of days absent to complete the assignments. Long standing due dates should be met on the day of return. Students must utilize the teacher’s tutoring hours to make-up tests or complete other assignments that require the student be at school to complete it. If a student misses the day before a test, but was present for the instruction of the material, that student will be expected to make up that test on the day of return, with no extension time. Test dates are announced well in advance of completion of a unit of study.

Classwork missed due to an illegal absence cannot be made-up. If grades were given during the illegal absence, the student will receive a zero for missed work.

FFA Participation: FFA Participation and Membership will give you extra points per every grading period. Membership is due mid-September details to follow. Dues are $15 but if you would like the membership package which includes dues and t-shirt it is $25

Expectations:

1. Respect the teachers, yourself and others

2. Be on time and prepared

3. Use appropriate language

4. Abide by all rules listed in the student handbook

Rewards:

1. Verbal and written praise

2. Student recognition

3. Class-wide rewards

4. Positive parent contact(s)

Restroom: Students are given the opportunity for restroom breaks during the school day. Please do no ask to go to the restroom unless there is an emergency. Students will be only be given three visits to restroom unless a medical note is provided.

No Tobacco Products, No Hats, No Food, No Horseplay, and Above All No Disrespectful Students!

Consequences*:

1. Warning

2. Student/Teacher conference

3. Teacher detention (and parent contact regarding detention date and time)

4. Administrative Referral

*The teacher reserves the right to skip any of the consequences based on the severity of the offense.

The instructor of this course reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as necessary during the semester. Both students and parents will be notified in writing if the change could alter a student’s grade.

We do have the plant science pathway test that will be taken after completion of the three courses.

Tardies:You will be counted tardy after the class bell. You must go to office and get a tardy pass before coming into the classroom and interrupting instruction time.

Classroom Expectations:

When entering the room every day come straight in quietly and take a seat. My seat is not your desk….Do NOT go behind my work area…BIGGGGG No No. Respect everyone’s work area. Everyone will have a chance to talk and to be next to their friends but in this class it is best that you sit in your assigned area. The first time I warn you…will be the last warning. Second chance will be in office.

Parent contact:

I will contact your parents when I see there is going to be a problem. I will also contact your parents with positive contacts to tell them how well you are doing. Please make this the positive side to parent contact. J

This is meant to be a fun class but you have to be on your BEST behavior for that to work. Remember it takes one person misbehaving to ruin the fun for everyone else. I am a very nice and cooperative person but please remain on your BEST behavior at ALL Times. We will have guest speakers from time to time. This class you will be getting your hands dirty as we will be maintaining a garden area and greenhouse. Be prepared to work or you may need to change classes!

Stay in Your seat at all times.

Stay quiet No Food

Work hard

Respect others Students must adhere to school cell phone policy!

No bullying No tobacco products…serious consequences from administration!

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