SRJC Articulation: Students who have completed the three sequence course have the opportunity to earn SRJC college credits that are transferable to the institution of their choice.
In addition to studying agriscience, students enrolled in this pathway will receive the opportunity to enhance leadership skills through oral presentations, class-based community service activities, the development of an SAE, and FFA participation.
Introduction to Ag (Middle School): Introduction to Agriculture is a new year-long elective course offered at Tomales Elementary designed to introduce middle school students to the many aspects of agriculture. This course is to help students gain an appreciation for agriculture and understand its importance in their daily lives. Another aspect of this course involves developing confidence in leadership development areas such as public speaking, critical thinking, goal setting, and effective communication.
Sustainable Ag Biology (Ag Biology): This one year college-preparatory lab based course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. Within each unit, specific life science principles combine with agricultural principles, as students gain knowledge of how the two disciplines inform each other.
Chemistry & Agriscience (Ag Chemistry): This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural nature of these practices. Students examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production.
Advanced Interdisciplinary Science for Sustainable Agriscience-Honors (Advanced Ag): This integrated class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skills and principles learned in the course, students design systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. Additionally, students will connect the products created in this class with industry activities to link real world encounters.
Floral Design: Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception of the floral industry. Students are introduced to the elements and principles of design such as line, shape/form, color, texture, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral based projects. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design.
Ag Leadership: This course is designed to promote and develop leadership within the agriculture industry. Ag 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 effect change in their communities.
Farm to Table: This course will explore the relationships between agriculture, food, science, and nutrition. In this course, students will learn the fundamental scientific principles of the research and development of food products through the chemistry of food. Students will learn through laboratory experimentation along with class discussions, field trips, and guest speakers. Students will apply food processes and chemistry principles as they pertain to the food science industry, along with food safety, quality assurance, new product development, and food processing. Intertwined, students will learn different culinary techniques and garden maintenance. Students are required to complete FFA activities and a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project for this course.