Agriscience (9th grade) | Ms. Foushee & Mrs. Cates
This course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, animal science, food production and agribusiness. Topics in this course include agricultural awareness and literacy, leadership and FFA, employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry.
Agriculture Mechanics I and II | Mr. Watkins
This course will take your classroom learning and apply it to real life concepts in a hands on way. Classroom learning concepts will be many topics relating to the Agricultural Mechanics field. These concepts will be safety,welding, metal fabrication, wood construction, electrical wiring, concrete, drafting, and overall design. Students who complete Agricultural Mechanics I will be able to become a certified welder during Agricultural Mechanics II. The class consist of 40% classroom instruction and 60% hands on agricultural mechanics shop application.
Advanced Studies Ag Mechanics | Mr. Watkins
To be enrolled in Advance Studies, students must have completed Ag Mechanics II and have had a grade of a B or greater. This is a hands-on project based class. Students must possess certification or project to pass the course. Both can be achieved with a lot of effort by the student. This class is open to seniors only.
Agriculture Production I and II | Mrs. Cates
These courses focus on the basic scientific principles and processes related to the production of plants and animals for the food and fiber systems. Topics of instruction include basic understanding of the livestock/poultry industry and its various components, career opportunities, soil science, crop science/agronomy, weed science, basic agricultural machinery and related industry careers, environmental stewardship, and leadership/personal development.
Animal Science I and II | Ms. Branham
These courses focus on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career major. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course
Horticulture I and II | Ms. Foushee
These courses provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media selection, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, customer relations, career opportunities, and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course.