Course Overview
Agricultural Sciences
Department: CTE Courses: Horticulture I & II, Environmental and natural Resources I & II
Instructor/Advisor: John M. Hess Med/ NBCT
Phone # 980-343-6900
Email: [email protected]
Room: MC219
FFA meetings and Tutoring are Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30 pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Agricultural Education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems.
Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. Agricultural Education prepares students for more than 300 careers in the agricultural industry including production, financing, processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products. Agricultural Education develops leaders for the vast network of supporting careers that provide the supplies, services, management and conservation of our natural resource systems.
The Agricultural Education program is built on the three core areas of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA student organization activities. The quality Agricultural Education program is designed for delivery through a balance of these three core educational strategies.
Grading Scale: Each Quarter total grade is based on total points earned. Each assignment is given a point value There will be quarterly exams and a State mandated Final. Term grading will be completed through class work, performance, participation, and project rubrics. No one item or division will be weighted, open end scoring will occur.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the course, students should be able to: Pass the summative assessment (VoCats) with a minimum score of 88%. Be career ready and have completed and submitted a completed SAE project.
Types of Assignments: Hands on, Performance, technical writing, Daily class work, Speaking, SAE project.
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE): SAE is a planned, practical activity conducted outside of class time in which students develop and apply agricultural knowledge and skills. Examples may include starting and running an agricultural related enterprise, placement into an agribusiness occupation,
Absence Policy: May not miss more than 6 days for this course. It is the responsibility of the student (and not the teacher) to acquire and make up work missed during an absence. If you miss class on the day of an exam or quiz you will be responsible for scheduling a make-up with the teacher.
Student Organization (FFA): All students are highly encouraged to participate in the FFA Organization. Some opportunities offered by the FFA are local activities, career development events, travel and awards. The local chapter meets every other Thursday with a banquet in May. FFA dues are $20.00 per student per year.
Class Rules:
Be Prepared
Be respectful
Be Punctual
Participate in class
Do your OWN work. Cheating will result in zeros.
Instructor Expectations:
All Students will participate in all class activities
Students will follow all school and classroom rules.
All students will put forth an effort
All students will score an 88% or better on the VoCats.
Materials:
3 ring binder
Colored pencils
Calculator
Flash Drive (min. 4GB)
Blue or Black ink pens
Cotton or leather work gloves.
Students are required to dress accordingly. Students will be outdoors, working in Greenhouse and around campus. Student dress is part of their daily grade. Students are not allowed to wear flip flops or open toed shoes in this class.
Department: CTE Courses: Horticulture I & II, Environmental and natural Resources I & II
Instructor/Advisor: John M. Hess Med/ NBCT
Phone # 980-343-6900
Email: [email protected]
Room: MC219
FFA meetings and Tutoring are Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30 pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Agricultural Education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems.
Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. Agricultural Education prepares students for more than 300 careers in the agricultural industry including production, financing, processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products. Agricultural Education develops leaders for the vast network of supporting careers that provide the supplies, services, management and conservation of our natural resource systems.
The Agricultural Education program is built on the three core areas of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA student organization activities. The quality Agricultural Education program is designed for delivery through a balance of these three core educational strategies.
Grading Scale: Each Quarter total grade is based on total points earned. Each assignment is given a point value There will be quarterly exams and a State mandated Final. Term grading will be completed through class work, performance, participation, and project rubrics. No one item or division will be weighted, open end scoring will occur.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the course, students should be able to: Pass the summative assessment (VoCats) with a minimum score of 88%. Be career ready and have completed and submitted a completed SAE project.
Types of Assignments: Hands on, Performance, technical writing, Daily class work, Speaking, SAE project.
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE): SAE is a planned, practical activity conducted outside of class time in which students develop and apply agricultural knowledge and skills. Examples may include starting and running an agricultural related enterprise, placement into an agribusiness occupation,
Absence Policy: May not miss more than 6 days for this course. It is the responsibility of the student (and not the teacher) to acquire and make up work missed during an absence. If you miss class on the day of an exam or quiz you will be responsible for scheduling a make-up with the teacher.
Student Organization (FFA): All students are highly encouraged to participate in the FFA Organization. Some opportunities offered by the FFA are local activities, career development events, travel and awards. The local chapter meets every other Thursday with a banquet in May. FFA dues are $20.00 per student per year.
Class Rules:
Be Prepared
Be respectful
Be Punctual
Participate in class
Do your OWN work. Cheating will result in zeros.
Instructor Expectations:
All Students will participate in all class activities
Students will follow all school and classroom rules.
All students will put forth an effort
All students will score an 88% or better on the VoCats.
Materials:
3 ring binder
Colored pencils
Calculator
Flash Drive (min. 4GB)
Blue or Black ink pens
Cotton or leather work gloves.
Students are required to dress accordingly. Students will be outdoors, working in Greenhouse and around campus. Student dress is part of their daily grade. Students are not allowed to wear flip flops or open toed shoes in this class.