Agriculture 

Ag Shop Skills is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of agricultural mechanics. Students learn basic terminology and skills used in the agricultural mechanics industry, including safe work practices, agricultural tools, electric wiring, concrete, carpentry, paints and preservatives, and metal working. This is a shop/laboratory-oriented course that emphasizes basic knowledge and application of shop safety rules and proper use of tools and materials. Skill and age-appropriate projects are constructed to give students opportunities to apply agricultural mechanics principles. Ag Shop Skills also includes agricultural leadership and employability skills such as FFA and SAE.

The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to handle the day-to-day problems, accidents, and repair needs they will encounter in their chosen agricultural career. Topics include agricultural mechanics safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, basic metal working, basic agricultural construction skills related to plumbing, concrete, carpentry, basic welding, and leadership development. The instructional program includes the study of safety, measurement and computation and care of equipment. Students will receive instruction in safe use of hand and power tools. This prepares the individuals to use both MIG welding and any combination of arc welding processes to weld, plan, and lay out materials as specified by diagrams, blueprints, or written specifications. The welding skills may be related to engineering, surveying, maintenance of agricultural/agribusiness power units and equipment, and participation in technical fields supporting agricultural enterprises. Leadership will be taught through FFA-related activities and students will plan for their Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Project and maintain a project record book. These two components of agricultural instruction will be incorporated into the course. 

Ag Mechanics III/IV is designed to give students the opportunity to explore and gain hands-on knowledge and agriculture industry experience in various agricultural fields, including agriculture businesses involved in agriculture mechanics. Agriculture industry/job site hours are developed according to specific job training plans. Course includes exploration of various careers, extended education, and employment/job preparation opportunities. Students are required to work a minimum of 8 hours a week at their job site. 

This course is designed for first-year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science. This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities, such as showing at the county fair. 

Agriculture Biology is a one-year laboratory science course designed for the college-bound student with career interests in agriculture. Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts, and inter-relationships between plants and animals among the following topics: molecular and cellular aspects of life, reproduction, evolution, genetics, taxonomy, ecological relationships among animals, and the similarities between animals and humans. This class is designed as second level in Agricultural science. This course is taught in conjunction with the standards set by the state towards Biology and the state Life science test. Agriculture Biology is design to explore all of the Biology based studies and focus on plant and animal life. Topics that will be explored will be: Investigation and Experimentation, Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, and Physiology. This course will also contain an FFA component and the students will be heavily encouraged to participate in the many FFA activities.  The students will also be expected to maintain an accurate record book throughout the year.

Agricultural Chemistry is an introductory chemistry course. Students will receive an in-depth look at chemical and biochemical properties and processes, which are integral to soils, agriculture and the environment. Topics include typical introductory chemistry topics such as matter and energy, chemical bonding and reactions, moles, gaseous and aqueous chemistry and more. However, topics will be engaged with agricultural effects and practices in mind. 

Food Science is a laboratory-based course that applies fundamental scientific principles of food processing. It is designed to educate students about functional components of foods, food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, quality assurance, new product development, food chemistry, food processing and engineering, and much more. It will investigate the management of food quality and safety, explore the processes involved in food production, and encompass processes at the farm level and during primary production. The course further explores the science and physics of food production. The study of Food Science includes all types of foods, such as fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy products, and further processed foods found in grocery stores and restaurants. 

This course is designed for first-year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science. This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities, such as showing at the county fair. 

Horticulture is an applied plant science course that prepares students for careers in the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Emphasis is placed on horticultural terminology, plant identification, plant physiology, practice various propagation methods, soil science, plant reproduction, Cal OSHA and labor laws, nursery production, floriculture, integrated pest management, marketing and retail concepts, landscape design, installation, and maintenance

Horticulture is an applied plant science course that prepares students for careers in the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Emphasis is placed on horticultural terminology, plant identification, plant physiology, practice various propagation methods, soil science, plant reproduction, Cal OSHA and labor laws, nursery production, floriculture, integrated pest management, marketing and retail concepts, landscape design, installation, and maintenance

Internships in Ag. 

This course is designed for first-year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science. This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities, such as showing at the county fair. 

The Art and History of Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception, including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media. Students will explore elements and principles of design, two- and three- dimensional designs, history of floral art, arrangement styles and techniques, seasonal holidays and occasional designs. The students will use their skills to make a variety of floral arrangements. In addition, all students will learn various types of cut and potted foliage, potted flowering plants, fresh flowers, tools, materials, display techniques, and cut flower care. Students will learn to recognize balance and harmony within arrangement, along with scale, color, and design. The historical and cultural past of the floral industry will be discussed as it relates to modern floral design and tradition. Due to the nature of this class, many projects will be created. 

Students are introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections, relations, and application to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design. Various assignments based on abstract two- and three-dimensional designs, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral art works using design vocabulary in conjunction with the development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for more complex works, such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression through wedding and sympathy designs.

Prerequisite: Ag Shop Skills is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of agricultural mechanics. Students learn basic terminology and skills used in the agricultural mechanics industry, including safe work practices, agricultural tools, electric wiring, concrete, carpentry, paints and preservatives, and metal working. This is a shop/laboratory-oriented course that emphasizes basic knowledge and application of shop safety rules and proper use of tools and materials. Skill and age-appropriate projects are constructed to give students opportunities to apply agricultural mechanics principles. Ag Shop Skills also includes agricultural leadership and employability skills such as FFA and SAE.

Prerequisite: Ag Shop Skills

Ag Wood II is a continuation of Shop skills with an emphasis placed on joints, construction principles, doors, drawers, and spray finishes. Primary focus is on machine woodworking skills and the use of materials and processes. Students will be engaged in more complex/advanced projects. This course qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the year as an official state and national FFA member. Student projects are encouraged to be showcased at local county fairs.

Prerequisite: Ag Wood II

Ag Wood III is a continuation of Ag Wood II with an emphasis placed on advanced construction principles and application. This course qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the year as an official state and national FFA member. Student projects are encouraged to be showcased at local county fairs.

This course is designed for first-year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science. This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities, such as showing at the county fair. 

This course is designed to promote and develop leadership in the Agriculture Industry. Ag Leadership  is project-based course aimed at increasing students’ leadership capabilities. Through the planning and execution of numerous events for the school's FFA chapter, students will discover how to best effect change in their communities. Students will read extensively about the nature of leadership and its different styles. Additionally, students write frequently write – critically, reflectively, persuasively – and speak about the real world issues in Agriculture. Topics will include current issues in Ag legislation, development of personal leadership skills, FFA operations, FFA Judging Teams and exploration of past and present needs in the Ag Industry and its leaders.

Embark on a hands-on journey into the heart of agriculture with our comprehensive internship program. This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in the agricultural field, fostering the development of essential work skills. Participants will engage in real-world tasks, gaining insights into crop management, livestock care, and sustainable farming practices.