Floral Design

10 Credits        Elective course

Grade Level: 10th-12th

Length of Course: One year, can be repeated

Prerequisite:   At least one year of an agriculture course

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Art and History of Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media including tempera, pencil, flowers, tile, and a variety of papers. Students are also introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections, relations, and application to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical and cultural, formal and casual, ceremonial, and traditional, including an understanding that floral designs are affected by society, culture, history, politics, and economic influence. Various assignments based on abstract two- and three- dimensional designs, historical culture and theory, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral artworks using design vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for more complex works such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression through consultations.

Introduction of Agriculture Mechanics

10 Credits        Elective course

Grade Level:        9th-12th

Length of Course:    One year

Prerequisite:      None

​In this year long course the student will develop welding skills in SMAW, GMAW, TIG and Oxy-Fuel. Along with additional shop safety and communication skills. Introduction to woodworking skills,  along with basic electricity. With introduction of CDE teams relevant to class. ​(FFA participation will account for 20% of grade, a combination of at least 3 FFA points per semester and a valid SAE project).                                                         

AG Mechanics 1

10 Credits        Elective course

Grade Level:        9th-12th

Length of Course:    One year

Prerequisite:      Intro to Ag.Mech.

In this year long course will build on skills learned in Intro to

Ag.Mech. by incorporating welding skills with ability to read and draw basic plans to build items, with metal. While giving students opportunity to be involved in FFA. ​project)​ ​(FFA participation will account for 20% of grade, a combination of at least 3 FFA points per semester and a SAE project.)

Ag Mechanics 2

10 Credits        Elective course

Grade Level:        10th-12th

Length of Course:    One year

Prerequisite:      Intro to Ag.Mech.

In this year long course will build on skills learned in Intro to Ag. Mechanics with emphasis on woodworking and finishing.  While giving students opportunity to be involved in FFA.  ​(FFA participation will account for 20% of grade, a combination of at least 3 FFA points per semester and a valid SAE project)

Ag Science 1

10 Credits:                  Elective Course

Grade Level:              9th-10th

Length of Course:     One year

Prerequisites:            None

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Introduction to Agri-science will develop knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for understanding the industry of agriculture in a global society. The course will provide knowledge and skills in the areas of animal science, plant and soil science, ornamental horticulture, forestry and natural resources, agricultural business management, and agri-science. (This class has mandatory FFA and SAE participation, 10% each.  Students are required to participate in 3 FFA Activities per semester and maintain a valid SAE project)

Ag Biology

10 Credits:                  UC Approved Biology Requirement

Grade Level:              9th-10th

Length of Course:     One year

Prerequisites:            Ag. Sci I & Alg. I

Agriculture Biology is a laboratory science course designed for the college bound student that deals with the life functions and interrelationships of plants and animals. The course focuses on growth and reproduction, genetics, animal behavior, animal and plant taxonomy, nutrition, health and diseases, and the ecological relationship among plants, animals and humans. (This class has mandatory FFA and SAE participation, 10% each.  Students are required to participate in 3 FFA Activities per semester and maintain a valid SAE project)

Ag Communications/Leadership

10 Credits                Elective course

Grade Level:           10th-12th

Length of Course:  One year, can be repeated    

Prerequisite:           At least one year of an agriculture course

Agricultural Communications is designed for students who are interested in improving their leadership skills and exploring business communications of all types. Through the integration of writing, editing, and layout associated with producing agricultural publications, students will learn techniques used in journalism plus improve their public speaking skills. Graphical design computer applications will be introduced to students and utilized through the development of a variety of media publications.  This course is intended to successfully prepare students who plan on majoring in agricultural sciences at a four-year college and/or university. (This class has mandatory FFA and SAE participation, 10% each.  Students are required to participate in 3 FFA Activities per semester and maintain a valid SAE project)