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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. 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
Materials
- Three ring notebook (2’’ recommended)
- Paper
- 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:
- Organized-
chronologically order with dates
- Neat- clean, readable, no
lose paper
- 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. Leadership
Development
2. Employability Skills
3. Plant Growth,
Development and Reproduction
4. Soils, Nutrients and
Fertilizers
5. Pest
Management
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