Brighton High School 2025-26
Landscaping Course Syllabus
Class code:
Course Description:
A course designed to help each student: learn how to perform landscaping skills that include: weedeating, spraying, painting athletic fields, cleaning flower beds, planting flowers, laying mulch, how to change oil, sharpen mower blades and other outdoor projects. Students will be provided with the proper instruction and safety materials (gloves, glasses, masks) needed to provide a safe learning environment.
Grading Policy:
2 daily grades will be given to each student: a.) Participation b.) Projects
Grading Categories:
- Projects 35%
- Daily Participation 35%
- Tests 30%
Participation Grading Policy:
**Doctor’s Note only allows for student being excused**
-Completed the Daily Project 40%
- Actively Engaged 40%
- Completed the daily project 20%
Parents/Guardians: I understand that the Landscaping class will consist of students learning how to perform skills that will involve the use of lawn equipment such as weedeaters, hedge trimmers, rakes, shovels, saws, aerosol paint cans, manual sod cutters, and other tools necessary to complete projects for the school and athletic fields.
______ I authorize my son or daughter to perform these skills during the landscaping class.
______ I do not want my son or daughter to perform these skills during the landscaping class.
Sign here: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
