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Skyward: Grades are fully updated on Friday afternoons.  Assignments may be added at any time throughout the week.  Please contact Mrs. Yackle if you have questions at anytime.

7th Grade agriscience

SEMESTER CLASS: Students may choose to remain in this class all year with parent permission.

Agriscience 7 is designed to be an introductory class.  This course will focus on introducing students to the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry as well as give them the opportunity to learn more about the FFA organization.  Participation in FFA is not required of this class.  

​Grades: 7
Google Classroom: ​qzwlgjz

8th Grade Agriscience

SEMESTER CLASS: Students may choose to remain in this class all year with parent permission.

Agriscience 8 is designed to be the next step to exploring the fields of agriculture, food, and natural resources.  This course will focus on exploring careers in the AFNR industry and further developing leadership skills.  As part of this class, students will be participating in leadership contests and ag skills contests. 

Grades: 8
Google Classroom: ​hrzqfmi

Zoology

Zoology is the scientific study of animals. This course will focus on animal anatomy & physiology, animal genetics & reproduction, domestic animal production, animal health & nutrition, and agricultural business & marketing. As part of this class, students will be participating in leadership contests, and ag skills contests. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the poultry improvement (broiler) contest.

Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 9
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.

​Google Classroom: 5th Hr: fayqln6    7th Hr: jqatbnp

Botany

Botany is the scientific study of plants. This course will focus on plant anatomy & physiology, soils & plant nutrition, plant culture & propagation, natural resource systems, environmental service systems, and integrated pest management. As part of this class, students will be participating in the soil judging contest, leadership contests, and ag skills contests.

Grades: 9-12
​Recommended Grade: 10
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.

Google Classroom: ​8uo2zr

Advanced Agriscience

Advanced Agriscience is designed to give students the opportunity to further dive into the AFNR industry.  This course will be a rotating class and will focus on the following units:

Even Yrs: 
  • Project RED Presentation
  • Crop & Soil Science
  • Current AFNR Policies
  • Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
  • State FFA Applications
  • Leadership Contests
  • Basics of Vet Science
  • CDE Contests
  • Agricultural Literacy
  • Communications
  • Careers Skills
    •  Electronic Portfolios
    • Job Interviewing
  • Community Garden 
 Odd Yrs:
  • Pure Michigan Campaign
  • Current AFNR Policies
  • Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
  • State FFA Applications
  • Leadership Contests
  • International Agriculture
  • World Food Prize
  • CDE Contests
  • Agricultural Literacy
  • Careers Skills
    • Electronic Portfolios
    •  Job Interviewing
  • Community Garden 
Grades: 10-12
​Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have completed Botany & Zoology or Biology
Google Classroom: ​qausv1

Agriscience Independent Study Courses

The following courses will be offered as independent studies if students cannot fit them into their regularly scheduled hour:
  • Zoology
  • Botany
​Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grades: 9-12
Requirements: Must have pre-approval from Mrs. Yackle


The following are Q-section courses that are offered as independent studies following completion of Zoology and Botany.  These are intended for students that cannot fit advanced agriscience in their schedule.
  • Agribusiness Managment
  • Agricultural Finance
  • Floriculture
  • Leadership, Communications, & Carrers (LCC)
  • Veterinary Science
Grades: 10-12
Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have pre-approval from Mrs. Yackle

Agriscience On-Job Training (OJT)

Agriscience On-Job Training experiences (OJTs) are an option for students who have completed Botany & Zoology and would like to gain more work experience through a half-day working position.  Please contact Mrs. Yackle if you are interested in an OJT.

Grades: 11-12
Requirements:
  • Must have completed Botany & Zoology with a C or above.
  • Must have pre-approval from Mrs. Yackle, Mr. Dennis, and parents/guardians.
  • Must complete weekly journal entries on AET.
  • Must maintain eligibility in order to attend OJT weekly.
  • Must have employer complete an evaluation each marking period.