The Agriculture Mechanics strand is designed for students who enjoy working with their hands. This is the ideal course of study for those who are mechanically minded, and enjoy the challenge of making things work. Students completing the Ag Mechanics strand will have skills in woodworking, plumbing, electrical, welding, design, and fabrication allowing them to move on to further education in various trades or to have valuable life skills as they pursue other career opportunities. Courses in the Ag Mechanics strand include the following:
Agriculture Mechanics/Welding
Adv. Agriculture Mechanics/Welding II
Adv. Agriculture Mechanics/Welding III
Horticulture and greenhouse production are some of the largest agriculture businesses on the Central Coast. This is the ideal course of study for students who enjoy being outside and learning hands-on while beautifying their surroundings. Students completing the Plant Science Strand will have a solid understanding of plant reproduction and propagation, plant nutrition, principles of color and design, landscape installation, irrigation, and much more. Courses in the Plant Science Strand include the following:
Ornamental Horticulture
Advanced Ornamental Horticulture I
Advanced Ornamental Horticulture II
The Animal Science pathway was designed for students who wish to gain hands-on experience raising, feeding, and training large livestock animals. Students learn basic animal anatomy, diseases, and care.
Courses in the Animal Science strand include the following:
Livestock Management I
Livestock Management II
Livestock Management III
The Agriscience pathway is designed for students who are seeking to further their education after high school in the area of agriculture or science. In the pathway, students will complete three year of UC and CSU approved laboratory science, preparing them for both college coursework and career. Students gain experience with vital concepts in biology, chemistry, and earth science within the context of sustainable agriculture.
Agriculture Earth Science (Intro Course)
Agriculture Biology (Concentrator Course)
Agriculture Chemistry (Capstone Course)