Agriculture/FFA

Grade: 11th, 12th 

Length: Year

Credit: Science Elective

Fees: Class Fee

Description: Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of scientific principles, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices of the livestock.  Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined.  Learning activities are varied, with classroom, laboratory and field experiences emphasized. Students in this course are eligible for FFA membership.  

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Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Year

Credit: 1.0 Core Science

Fees: Class Fee

Description: Biology is the study of living things and their environment. Students will get a "hands on" experience in studying animals, plants, and all other organisms. Labs are an essential part of this class, as student’s study and learn by touching, smelling, feeling, and seeing the world in which they live. Genetics, cells, ecology and organisms (plants & animals) are studied in this course.

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Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th 

Length: Year

Credit: CTE

Fees: Class Fee

Description: Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the floriculture and greenhouse industries. Floral design and greenhouse operations and management will be the primary units of study. Students will be prepared to create floral arrangements, produce commercial plant species in a controlled environment, and manage commercial and hobby greenhouse operations. Students will learn the background knowledge needed to grow a variety of plants. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning and technical skills.  

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Grade: 11th, 12th 

Length: Year

Credit: Science Elective

Fees: Class Fee

Description: This course provides the opportunity for students to explore different avenues of the veterinary profession.  Students will be exposed to veterinary science and principles which include anatomy, physiology, chemistry, animal health, disease, dentistry and laboratory procedures.  Student will provide hand-on care as they develop skills in the areas of surgical assisting, bandaging, wound care, oral care, and general nursing care.

Students in this course are eligible for FFA membership.

Comments: Prerequisite Animal Science

Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Year

Credit: CTE

Fees: Class Fee

Description: Students will develop knowledge and skills in the application of principles and techniques of power, structural, technical systems, agricultural production and service.  Students will develop basic skills in areas of hot and cold metal work, tool reconditioning, plumbing, painting, small gas engines, and welding. Safety and proper use of tools and equipment will be emphasized.

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Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th 

Length: Year

Credits: English Elective

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Description: Students will learn to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, complete and correct manner on both the personal and professional levels.  Competency will be developed in oral, written, interpersonal, technological and employment communications.  The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base.  Student must take and pass both courses to receive the English elective credit.

Grade: 11th, 12th

Length: Year

Credit: Science Elective

Fees: Class Fee

Description: Are you interested in learning about the biological, environmental, and economic importance of our renewable and nonrenewable natural resources?  Management of natural resources include rangelands, forests, fisheries, wildlife, air sheds, and watersheds. Students will learn through field experiences, labs, resources, people, and the exploration of contemporary issues. Instruction includes the development of students’ leadership skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Students are given the opportunity to explore natural resource careers, develop entrepreneurship skills, and employment-based experiences.  Students in this course are eligible for FFA membership.

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