The Horticulture & Animal Science program students learn about animals and plants through hands-on activities and insightful projects. With live farm animals and a greenhouse, students gain practical experience in fields outside of just animal science and horticulture, including agricultural business, environmental science, landscaping, and veterinary careers. While attending agriscience classes, students are enrolled as members of FFA, a national youth leadership organization, which enhances communication and leadership skills.

• Requirements:

  • 10th to 12th Grades

  • On-Track for Graduation

REQUIRED COURSES:

02.47100 - Basic Agriculture Science: This course is designed as the foundational course for all Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies.

01.46100 - General Horticulture and Plant Science: This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture-Plant Science Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science.

02.42100 - Animal Science Technology / Biotechnology: Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This course introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products.

35.06100 - Study Skills I: The Study Skills course is designed to prepare students with an array of skills which tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments. They include mnemonics, which aid the retention of lists of information; effective reading; concentration techniques; and efficient notetaking.

Credential(s) Earned: CTAE Pathway Completer