Course: Intro to Horticulture, AGSC 261
Instructor:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 972-841-7600
A.
Course Description
To
be prepared for careers in horticultural systems, students need to attain
academic skills and knowledge, to acquire knowledge and skills related to
horticulture and the workplace, and to develop knowledge and skills regarding
career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare
for success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply,
and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings.
B.
Class Expectations
1. Be prepared. This includes bringing all required
materials to class, arriving promptly, and sitting in seat ready for class to
begin when the bell rings.
2. Be respectful. To all peers, teachers, administrators
and guests.
3. Be cooperative. Follow rules, participate when asked
to, and have a positive attitude.
4.
***Disciplinary actions will
be enforced according to Ennis High School Code of Conduct***
C.
Supplies
Students
are required to bring a spiral notebook to class at the beginning of the
semester which will be left in class to takes notes and quizzes and complete bellwork assignments in.
D.
Assignments
Students
will be given two weeks notice prior to an exam. There will be a total of 25
quizzes throughout the semester, some will be announced and others will be
unannounced. Students will be required to take notes and complete assignments
in their spiral notebook.
E.
Grading Policy
TESTS 25%
QUIZZES 10%
NOTEBOOK 25%
PARTICIPATION 30%
SAE/RECORD
BOOK/FFA 10%
***extra
credit opportunities will be available***
F.
Make Up Work
Students
will have two days for every missed day upon returning to school to copy missed
notes. If the absence is excused, students will have three days for every
missed day to make up any test or quiz missed.
G. FFA Information
All
students are required to complete an SAE and a record book for part of their
grade. These two things are also required for most FFA award and scholarship
applications. Many times what we are covering in the classroom will coincide
with FFA activities and will often help FFA members who are participating in
CDE or LDE events. The FFA provides many opportunities for all students, from
belonging to a thriving, welcoming group, to winning one of the many available
contests, to receiving scholarships. We also have a very strong Parent FFA
group which helps raise money for our county livestock show and offers various
events throughout the year. While students are not required to join the FFA, it
is highly recommended. If you have any
questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me.
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Parent/Guardian) have read and understand the syllabus for this class.
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