BIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE [Dual Enrollment] Ag Bio Info Video
AGRI 196. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Units: 3
Hours: 54 Lecture
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Life Science
A-G: D
Prerequisite: None
This course integrates biological science practices through sustainable agriculture. To be sustainable a person needs to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability is the leading model of our future and through this course a student will have hands on experience of life science based on real world experiences of agriculture. This class will be focused on animal and plant sciences from cellular development to creating a sustainable farm. Through this class you’ll earn college credit and continue your career in the FFA Organization. (CSU, UC)
FFA membership is required.
CHEMISTRY AND AGRISCIENCE [Dual Enrollment] Ag Chem Info Video
AGRI 221. INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE
Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Physical Science
A-G: D
Prerequisite: Completion of BIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AG or Biology grade "C" or better
This course focuses on the physical and chemical nature of soil. Through this course we will be focusing on chemistry through real world concepts of soil. We will explore soils responses to use and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology. With studying the effect of different soil management we will be able to sustain the biological health of all living things. Through this class you’ll earn college credit and continue your career in the FFA Organization.
(C-ID AG-PS 128 L) (CSU, UC)
FFA membership is required.
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE [CTE Pathway] OH Info Video
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Biology and Sustainable Agriculture or co-enrolled
Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media. Students are also 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 within historical and cultural influences. This class will also develop your leadership experiences through the FFA Organization.
Ornamental Horticulture is the first class in the Horticulture CTE Pathway.
ADVANCED ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE [CTE Pathway] Adv. OH Info Video
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: BIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AG is recommended, but not required before taking this class
Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media. Students are also 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 within historical and cultural influences. This class will also develop your leadership experiences through the FFA Organization.
Advanced Ornamental Horticulture is the second and final class in the Horticulture CTE Pathway.
AG MECHANICS 1/2 (Introduction to Welding/Metal Working) [Intro & Concentrator Courses]
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to give the students specialized classroom work and experiences in welding. This includes welding and SHOP SAFETY.
Students will be working for 8 weeks on Arc welding and 8 weeks on oxy welding with 2 weeks on fun student projects. Students will also get an AWS certificate in welding safety. These applications and methods lead into any future experiences in the advanced welding classes. As a reminder all students will be required to participate in FFA events.
Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 are the first and second classes in the Ag Mechanics CTE Pathway.
AG MECHANICS 3 (Advanced Metal Working) [Capstone Course]
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective or Third Year Math (Not A-G Math)
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Ag Mechanics 2
The course is designed to give the students more advanced, specialized classroom and shop experiences in welding. Proper SHOP SAFETY will be required. Students will cover out of position welding in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Oxygen Acetylene Welding and cutting (OAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Students will be introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will develop the proper and safe use of Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), and advance their skills in Sheet Metal Working. Basic welding symbols will also be covered. Students will have an opportunity to develop detailed plans and build self-guided welding projects.
Ag Mechanics 3 or 4 is the third and final class in the Ag Mechanics CTE Pathway.
AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION Ag Leadership Info Video
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to promote and develop leadership in the agriculture industry. Agriculture leadership is a 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 affect change in their communities. Topics will include current issues in Agriculture Legislation, development of personal leadership skills, FFA operations, FFA judging teams, and exploration of past and present needs in the Agriculture industry and its leaders. A Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project is required and will be developed with the aid of the instructor. Students will help plan, organize, and put on events in FFA.
Students are required to attend all major FFA Events and Activities.