In general, 3 credit classes equal 0.5 blocks of time in the timetable and 5 credit classes equal 1.0 blocks of time in the timetable. Grade 10 and 11 students are expected to have a full timetable (no spares), 8.0 blocks.
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AGRICULTURE
LCHS is offering a hands-on 3 or 5 credit agricultural CTS option that will utilize our greenhouse and urban cultivators. Students will earn credits as they plant, harvest and produce healthy food that will be used in the cafeteria and sold to the community. Students will learn entrepreneurial and leadership skills as they are given the opportunity to create a business plan around marketing our produce, building agricultural products or teaching others about the innovative skills they are learning.
Agriculture 10: 3 credits [0.5 blocks]
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The following courses will be offered:
Introduction to Agriculture (AGR1010) – students will explore and gain an understanding of the diversity and significance of agriculture.
Agriculture Safety (AGR3000) – students will learn about safe agricultural practices and will develop their own safety protocols regarding the greenhouse.
Greenhouse Crops I (AGR1055) – students will learn to operate our state of the art greenhouse and will have the opportunity to grow their own food for the cafeteria or for sale to the community.
Plant Propagation (AGR1050) – students will have the opportunity to prepare the soil, plant and harvest food crops for the cafeteria or for sale to the community
Gardening (AGR1055) – students will learn about basic gardening in Alberta. Students will get the opportunity to mentor elementary students through the little green thumbs program or teach community members the basics of gardening
Agriculture Technology (AGR1100) – students explore applications of science and technology in the agriculture industry. Students will have the opportunity to operate the EARTH BOX SYSTEM and the URBAN CULTIVATOR.