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Cultivating Resources

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Animal Science

Available at J.F. Webb High School and South Granville High School

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Foundations of Agriculture

Explore the sectors of the agriculture industry through hands-on activities. Develop a foundation of agricultural literacy to become an advocate in the community. Establish an understanding of the process to produce agricultural commodities in the areas of plant science, agricultural mechanics, animal science, and natural resources. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources pathway.

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Animal Science I

Learn animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and management practices to prepare for a career in animal science while developing leadership and employability skills.

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Honors Animal Science II – Food Animal

Learn animal anatomy, physiology, digestion, reproduction, housing and facilities, management, and genetics of the food animal industry.

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Honors Veterinary Assisting

Develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge to earn a veterinary assistant credential. Perform proper veterinary practice management and client relations through hands-on skills. Formulate veterinary medical dosages using appropriate medical terminology. Establish animal handling skills in practicum settings and establish surgical and radiological procedures through skill-based scenarios. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway. *This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students with an interest in animal medicine.

Plant Systems

Available at J.F. Webb High School and South Granville High School

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Foundations of Agriculture 

Explore the sectors of the agriculture industry through hands-on activities. Develop a foundation of agricultural literacy to become an advocate in the community. Establish an understanding of the process to produce agricultural commodities in the areas of plant science, agricultural mechanics, animal science, and natural resources. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources pathway.

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Horticulture I: Intro to Plants

Develop foundational knowledge of plants, including plant growth, plant nutrition, growing media, plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, and customer relations.

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Horticulture II: Plant Production

Deepen your knowledge and skills by learning about greenhouse plant production and management, bedding plant production, watering systems, light effects, basic landscape design, installation and maintenance, and lawn and turf grass management.

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Advanced Studies Honors 

Prepare for postsecondary education and future careers through analysis and research of selected career pathways. Experience real-world application of course/pathway content through a work-based learning lens acquired by utilizing employability skills in an authentic workforce activity. Evaluate and plan for a postsecondary career while educating others. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice.

CTE Internship Honors

Prepare for postsecondary education and future careers through observation and participation in the daily operations of a career in a general career field. Experience real-world application of job tasks acquired by utilizing durable employability skills in an authentic workforce activity. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice.

Power, Structural, and Technical Systems 

Available at J.F. Webb High School and South Granville High School

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Foundations of Agriculture 

Explore the sectors of the agriculture industry through hands-on activities. Develop a foundation of agricultural literacy to become an advocate in the community. Establish an understanding of the process to produce agricultural commodities in the areas of plant science, agricultural mechanics, animal science, and natural resources. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources pathway.

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Agricultural Mechanics I 

Develop knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of machinery, equipment, and structures. Learn how to handle, repair, and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery. Topics include mechanic safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, fencing, paints and preservatives, basic metalworking, and basic construction skills related to plumbing, carpentry, and basic welding.

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Honors Agricultural Mechanics II Small Engines

Implement knowledge of four-cycle small engines to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Execute skills in compression and ignition system repair and maintenance. Facilitate regulation of fuel and governor small engine function. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems pathway.

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CTE Advanced Studies Honors

Prepare for postsecondary education and future careers through analysis and research of selected career pathways. Experience real-world application of course/pathway content through a work-based learning lens acquired by utilizing employability skills in an authentic workforce activity. Evaluate and plan for a postsecondary career while educating others. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice.

CTE Internship Honors

Prepare for postsecondary education and future careers through observation and participation in the daily operations of a career in a general career field. Experience real-world application of job tasks acquired by utilizing durable employability skills in an authentic workforce activity. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice.