Agriculture | Business/Technology | Family and Consumer Sciences

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
Grade 9 & 10--(A100)

Introduction to Agriculture Industry provides the opportunity for students to learn how the agricultural industry is organized: its major components: the economic influence of agriculture at state, national, and international level; the scope and types of job opportunities in the agricultural field. Both agribusiness and production applications are presented: leadership skills and abilities are developed through an orientation to the FFA, parliamentary procedure, judging, and public speaking. Basic mechanics including safety, tool identification and use, selecting lumber and fasteners, planning a woodworking project and the completion of a project. Microcomputer applications are introduced.

Credit: 1

BASIC AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
Grade 9 & 10--(A200)

This orientation course builds on basic skills and knowledge gained in the introduction to the Agriculture Industry course. Major units of instruction include advanced plant science, soil science, animal science, and agricultural mechanics. Applied science and math skills and concepts will be stressed thoughout the course as they relate to each area. Improving computer and workplace skill will be a fucs. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects in an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Credit: 1.0

BASIC HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
Grade 9 & 10(Alternating Years-A220)

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: using soil and other plant growing media; identifying horticultural plants; propagating horticultural plants; basics of growing horticultural plants in greenhouse and nursery settings; constucting, maintaining and using plant-growing structures; operating repairing and maintaining equipment used in the horticultural field. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student orgainzation activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Credit: 1.0

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE
Grade 11--One Semester (A320)

Biological Science Applications in Agriculture-Plant Science is a course designed to reinforce and extend students understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of plant growth and management in agriculture and the specific biological science concepts that govern management decision. This one-semester course will deepen students understanding of science as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.

Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: One year of biology and two years of agriculture courses or permission of instructor.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE (PSAA)
Grade 11--One Semester (A325)

Physical Science applications in Agriculture is a course which reinforces and extends students understanding of science and the scientific process by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine specific agricultural applications and processes and the underlying science principles explaining or controlling those applications. Numerous laboratory exercises and experiments will deepen students understanding of scientific and agricultural content in this one-semester course while actively involving students in the process of science. Students can also establish a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.

Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: One year of science, including physical science, one year of algebra, and two years of agriculture courses, or permission of instructor.

FARM/AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Grade 12--One Semester (Alternating Years-A400)

This course will have planned learning experiences concerned with farm resource analysis, accounting, production, financing, purchasing, farm inputs, performance records, and marketing. The results of these learning activities are applied to making decisions in managing a farm or farm-related business. Students will also experiment with a variety of software programs available for Ag and also look at computer informational service used in Ag.

Credit: 0.5

AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION & TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11 & 12 (Alternating Years-A315)

This advanced course focuses on the knowledge, hands-on skills, and work place skills applicable to constuction in the agricultural lindustry. Major units of instuction include: personal safety, hand tools, power tools, blue print reading, surveying, construction skills in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, construction skills in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, concrete, block laying, drywall and painting. Careers such as agricultural engineers, carpenter, plumber, electrician, concrete and block layers, finishers, safety specialists, and other related occupations will be examined. Improving workplace and computer skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral couse component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Credit: 1.0

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS & TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11 & 12 (Alternating Years-A305)

This course will concentrate on expanding student's knowledge and experiences with agricultural mechanics technologies utilized in the agricultural industry. Units of instruction included are: design, construction, fabrication, maintenance, welding, electricity/electronics, internal combustion engines, hydraulics, and employability skills. Careers of agricultural construction engineer, electrician, plumber, welder, equipment designer, parts manager, safety inspector, welder, and other related occupations will be examined. Improving workplace and computer skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Credit: 1.0

HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
Grades 11-12--(Alternating Years)

This advanced course offers instruction in both the floriculture and landscape areas of horticulture. Units of study include plant identification, greenhouse management, culture of greenhouse crops, care and handling of cut flowers, and floral design. Also included are landscape design, installation, and maintenance; horticulture mechanics; nursery management; and turf production. Agribusiness unites will cover operating a horticultural business, pricing work, advertising, and sales. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Credit: 1.0

LANDSCAPING AND TURF MANAGEMENT
Grades 10-12--One Semester (Alternating Years-A415)

Planned learning activities and experience are designed to cover landscape design and installation, turfgrass production, care, and maintenance, maintaining and improving grounds, and disease and test of turf grass for classroom, field, and laboratory experience.

Credit: 0.5

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KEYBOARDING AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I/II
Grades 9-12--Two Semesters (B205 & B215)

Students will use networked PC-compatible computers to review basic computer operation and learn applications such as Microsoft Office, focusing on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Elements of desktop publishing will be explored. An emphasis is placed on keyboarding technique, proofreading, and correcting errors.

Units of instruction include: Development of speed and accuracy skills, preparation of documents, (i.e., letters, reports, applications, personal data sheets, inter-office memoranda, outlines, and tables). Production of copies that meet business standards is stressed.

Computer concepts are covered to allow the student to develop awareness and understanding of computer concepts, software, and equipment available.

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
Grades 10-12--Two Semesters (B325 & B326)

This course is recommended for students whose college and/or vocational careers will require the use of computers as well as students who have an interest in computers. Students will use networked PC-compatible computers to learn web page design by the use Macromedia's Dreamweaver and other web design utilities. Personal as well as business web pages will be created and formatted. Graphics will be created via the different software available. Students will have the opportunity to use digital video software and create movies on the computer. Students will assist in the continued development of the EHS web site.

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: C or better in Keyboarding I/II or approval of instructor.

ACCOUNTING I
Grades 11-12--Two Semesters (B300)

Accounting I is recommended for those students who will continue business studies in college and students who are interested in an entry-level job in the field of accounting. The course covers basic principles of accounting as applied to small businesses. Practice sets and projects will be used. Computer applications may be explored. Accounting knowledge is needed at all levels of the business world.

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None

ACCOUNTING II
Grades 11-12--Two Semesters (B400)

Accounting II is a continuation of Accounting I and is recommended for students who are interested in an entry-level job in accounting. Material covered will include departmental accounting, inventories, payroll systems, partnership and corporation accounting, uncollectible accounts, accrued expenses and revenues, depreciation, and
cost accounting. Computers may be used for applications.

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Accounting I

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FOODS AND NUTRITION I
Grades 9-10--One Semester (H205)

Foods and Nutrition I includes basic classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic food principles and applied nutrition for people of all ages. The course content centers around the following duty areas: promoting food service and preparation management using the decision-making process; meeting basic needs by applying nutrition concepts; meeting health and safety needs in planning, preparing and serving food; maximizing resources when planning/preparing/serving food; promoting hospitality in food practices; and analyzing individual and family nutritional needs in relation to change. Information related to careers will be given.

Credit: 0.5

FOODS AND NUTRITION II
Grades 9-10--One Semester (H206)

In Foods and Nutrition II more attention will be paid to food selection and preparation for special circumstances and dietary needs. Laboratory sessions will be devoted to preparation of foods with specific characteristics. Course content will include the following broad areas of emphasis: careers on foods and nutrition, influences on food customs, diet and health, current nutritional issues, planning for special needs, safety of food purchasing, prevention of food-borne illness, conservation in providing food, food preservation, the application of the above-mentioned areas of emphasis to food service occupation may be stressed. This course provides an introduction to commercial food service, preparation and management.

Credit: 0.5

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES I
Grades 9-12--One Semester (H215)

Clothing and Textiles I is planned to provide students opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of textiles, fashions and fabrics and to assist them in meeting the clothing and fabric (fashion) product needs of themselves, families and/or general public. The course content should center around developing student competency in the following duty areas: meeting social, physical, psychological and economic needs in evaluating, selecting, and caring for clothing and textiles; appraising clothing/textiles; products which contribute to health, safety, and comfort; maximizing resources in selecting, constructing, altering, repairing and remodeling clothing/textile products; communicating intended clothing image to others; and approving decision necessary for clothing image to others; and approving decisions necessary for clothing and textile needs. Information and experiences will provide students with an understanding of the psychological aspects of fabric products as related to the needs of people, and the jobs and careers using competency related to textile and fabrics will be included throughout the course.

Credit: 0.5

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES II,III,IV
Grades 11-12--One Semester (H220 & H310)

This course is designed for students who have taken Clothing and Textiles I or have advanced skills in clothing. In this course students would further develop clothing construction skills. In addition the student would study fabrics, wardrobe planning, and clothing selection.

Credit: 0.5

LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
Grades 11-12--One Semester

Living Environments is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to select, acquire, maintain, and manage living environments that meet the needs of occupants. The selection and care of housing and furnishings may be related to factors such as social-economic conditions, individual tastes, psychological effects, aesthetic values, safety, sanitation, and energy conservation. The course content should include the following duty-areas: locating and managing housing using goal-setting and decision making skills; evaluating living space to meet basic needs; creating and maintaining living environments, ensuring health and safety; selecting appropriate resources in creating living environments; and determining the impact of the individual and career matters.

Credit: 0.5

FOOD SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Grades 11-12--Two Semesters (H305)

Food Service Occupations is designed to provide students interested in a career in food service with the information and practical experiences needed for the development of food service job-related competency. The students will receive laboratory experiences using commercial food service equipment, preparing food in quantity and serving food. Safety and sanitation will be emphasized. The course provides students with the necessary information and experiences to prepare them to work according to the Department of Public Health Sanitation requirement. Training experiences will involve equipment and facilities which simulate those found in business and industry.

Credit: 1

PARENTING
Grades 11-12--One Semester (H425A)

This is a one semester course for 11th or 12th graders. The students in this class study human growth and development, roles and responsibilities of parenthood, rights of children and community services available to parents.

Credit: 0.5

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Grades 9-10--Two Semesters

Child Development emphasizes learning experiences which help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. The course content should center around the following duty areas; managing and organizing child development by applying decision-making and goal setting skills; promoting child development by applying physical, social, intellectual, and emotional principles; practicing health and safety standards for children; providing experiences which encourage children to maximize resources; encouraging human relations skills in children; and evaluating family and career changes in relation to impact on children. Information related to students may have the opportunity to operate a nursery school/day care during the school year. The students conduct a nursery school for three and four year olds.

Credit: 1

ADULT LIVING
Grades 11-12--One Semester

Adult Living is designed to assist individuals and families in achieving life satisfaction through responsible participation as adults in the home, community and work place. Emphasis may be placed on the development of prevention strategies which may assist individuals in responding to a situation in terms of their identified values and goals. The course content may include the following duty areas; developing short and long-range plans, demonstrating goal-setting and decision making skills; evaluating and adapting basic needs to assume roles and responsibilities; recognizing and following health practices that assist in coping, selecting and using resources to enhance individual growth and development; developing effective relationships to promote communication with others; and evaluating family and career changes as to the impact on individuals. Various resources to assist with life problems may be explored. Additional material concerning management of resources will also be covered.

Credit: 0.5

INTERRELATED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
Grades 11-12--Two Semesters (C475)

Interrelated Cooperative Education is designed for junior and/or senior students interested in pursuing careers in vocational occupations. Students are released from school for their paid cooperative education work experience and participate in 200 minutes per week of related classroom instruction. Classroom instruction focuses on providing students with job survival skills and career exploration skills related to the job and improving students abilities to interact positively with others. For skills related to the job, refer to the skills development course outlines and the task list of the desired occupational program. A qualified vocational cooperative coordinator is responsible for supervision. Written training agreements and individual student training plans are developed and agreed upon by the employer, student and coordinator. Occupational task lists form the basis for training plans. The coordinator, students and employer assume compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The course content includes the following broad areas of emphasis: Further career education opportunities, planning for future, job-seeking skills, personal development, human relationships, legal protection and responsibilities, economics of the job, organization and job termination. In addition, classroom instruction includes technical skills as identified on occupational task lists.

Credit: 1

OFFICE ASSISTANCE EXPERIENCE
Grades 10-12--Two Semesters (B375 & B475)

The student is offered a unique opportunity to enhance their office skills on a professional level. The duties will include: answering the telephone, operating copy machines, typing, filing, dealing with the public, and maintaining confidentiality within the office. This experience will allow the student to be prepared for an entry-level position such as a receptionist or clerical assistant and improve their ability to deal with the public.

Credit: .5/semester
Prerequisite: Keyboarding I/II
This grade does not apply to the GPA calculation.

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
Grades 9-12--Two Semesters

Student librarians will learn the basic operating procedures of a library, including the processing, circulation, and maintenance of materials and interlibrary loans. Students will also assist patrons in the use of the computer catalog and other online databases. When time permits, special projects will be undertaken in the second semester. The class can be repeated.

DRIVERS EDUCATION
Grade 10--One Semester

This 1 semester class is a preparation course in responsible driving. This course includes classroom instructions and behind-the-wheel driving.

Credit: 0.5

STUDY SKILLS
Grade 9-12--Two Semesters

In the small group setting, students are tutored in all course subjects. This course is open to students who are in need of further assistance outside the classroom.