Agricultural Sciences

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Course Description

Prepares students for agricultural careers in a variety of areas through course work, labs, project based learning, and greenhouse studies. Agricultural Sciences introduces students to the cultivation, processing, marketing and distribution of food, forestry and horticulture that occur in built-up “intra-urban” areas. Agriculture has been identified as a growing career field with many job opportunities and a shortage of qualified workers. According to the National FFA Organization, agriculture is the nation’s largest employer, with more than 23 million jobs (17 percent of the civilian workforce) involved in some facet of American agriculture. Students can focus each year in a specific area. Animal Systems involves the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health selection & marketing. Plant Systems includes the study of plant anatomy & physiology, classification and the fundamentals of production & harvesting.

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Fine Arts

Drawing I

Credits: 1

Introduction of drawing techniques and use of drawing pencils along with a review of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Students will be taught how to use line, shape, value and compositional strategies to create drawings from observation. A variety of subjects will be covered, some of which might be still life, portraits, figure drawings, landscapes, and interiors. A variety of materials will be used. Drawing from observation is fundamental in the creation of art. The ability to alter, abstract, or change what is observed is critical and necessary for the visual communication of ideas. Visual perception is developed using technical and analytical skills necessary for rendering observed reality.

Math

Honors Geometry

Credits: 1

This course will include an intense study of: polygons, congruency and classifications of triangles, deductive proofs, circles and their angles, right triangles, areas and volumes of plane and solid figures, ratio and proportions of similar triangles, and coordinate geometry. In addition, students will develop visual skills, expand their mathematical vocabulary and review algebra skills necessary for success in Honors Algebra II.

English

English I

Credits: 1

This course focuses on all areas of communication: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will explore various genres, time periods, and cultures through required and self-selected literature. Students will enhance writing skills through vocabulary, grammar, MLA formatting, and journal writing; in addition, one will use prior knowledge and hopefully gain new knowledge and understanding in the areas of research, test taking, study skills, and organizational methods.

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