Class
Outline
Laboratory:
This course will require students
to participate in laboratory activities, work experiences and field trips.
Students must have a safety contract with the appropriate signatures on
file with the teacher before participating in any out of class activity.
Each student must also pass a safety test with 100% accuracy before he/she
will be allowed to take part in laboratory activities. A school insurance
policy and/or a private policy is required for students taking this course.
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 month with a banquet in May.
FFA dues are $10.00 per student and must be paid by October 15, 2006.
When the class reaches 100% FFA membership students will receive a class
period trip.
Class Guidelines:
Classroom rules as well as the student
organization will follow the guidelines set for by the “National FFA Code
of Ethics.” A copy of this will be posted in the classroom and is
also available in the Official FFA Manual.
Consequences for failing
to follow procedures:
1. Warning and/or student conference
2. Detention Session (amount appropriate
for severity)
3. Referral to administration
Required Materials
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Three ring notebook (2’’ recommended)
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Paper
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Pencil or pen
It is recommended that your notebook
should contain information for this class only.
Notebooks will be graded during every
nine weeks. Guidelines for grading:
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Organized- chronologically order with
dates
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Neat- clean, readable, no lose paper
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Complete- containing notes, returned
assignments, etc.
This course has an End of Course Test
administered by the Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh.
This exam grade will count as 25% of your final semester grade.
The agricultural education leadership
on the state level is requiring that more emphasis be placed on FFA and
SAE involvement, as these components are integral parts of an agriculture
class. Each student will be required to maintain a portfolio outlining
SAE and FFA participation.
Textbook
You will have the use of a class
textbook. These books can not be taken from class unless you obtain
prior approval from the teacher. If you borrow a book you will be
responsible for returning it.
Class Absence Policy
The class will operate on the “buddy”
system. During the first few days of school you should chose a partner
that is responsible for helping you in the event that you are absent from
class. Each buddy is responsible for informing the other about test,
class work, notes and other important information. Your buddy should
also obtain extra copies of handouts when you are absent. If you
miss class on the day of an exam or quiz you will be responsible for scheduling
a make-up with the teacher. It is not and will not be the responsibility
of the teacher to inform you of materials that you have missed.
Fees
The Cleveland County Board of Education
has instituted a class fee of $5.00 for each CTE class in which a student
is enrolled. Career-Technical Education courses are quite expensive
to maintain due to the hands-on nature of the course. These fees
assist in supplying the materials needed for the course. Students
that do not pay fees will be added to the school debt list.
Course Outline
1. Basic Agricultural Awareness
2. Leadership & Employability
Skills
3. Agricultural Engineering
4. Biotechnology
5. Animal Science
6. Environmental Science
7. Plant Science
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