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Agriscience Education Teacher
Kevin Stewart
kstewart@boazk12.org
Agriscience
Credit:
1.0
Supply Cost:
$30.00
Prerequisite:
Freshman or Sophomore
Occupations in the field of agriscience are explored
with emphasis on job opportunities, nature of work,
working conditions, training requirements, and
entry-level employment.
Students study:
· Natural
resources;
· Forestry;
· Power
machines;
· Ornamental
horticulture;
· Crop
and Livestock production;
· Metalworking;
· Woodworking;
· Electricity;
· Building
construction;
· Masonry;
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Professional agriculture occupations
Agriconstruction
Credit:
1.0
Supply Cost:
$30.00
Prerequisite:
Sophomore; Agriscience
Agriconstruction presents subject matter and learning
activities designed to assist students in developing an
understanding of the basic principles and concepts in
the area of building construction.
The agriscience mechanics presents subject matter in the
area of mechanics that will give the student insight in
the areas of :
· Welding;
· Small
engines;
· Arc
welding;
· Mig
and stick welding;
· Mechanical
repairs;
Laboratory experiences are incorporated into the
instructional program.
Workshop activities, field trips, and live work at the
school’s Environmental Learning Center complement
opportunities for study in agriscience.
Fish and Wildlife Management
Credit:
1.0
Supply Cost:
$30.00
Prerequisite:
Agriscience
Fish and Wildlife Management is a course that provides
students with the opportunity to become more
knowledgeable about some of today’s most values, yet
vulnerable natural resources.
Horticulture
Credit:
1.0
Supply Cost:
$30.00
Prerequisite:
Agriscience
Horticulture is a one-credit course in which students
receive instruction about this multi-faceted industry
and participate in hands-on activities in the areas of:
· Basic
plant science;
· Plant
propagation;
· Soil
and media mixture;
· Plant
nutrition;
· Greenhouse
design and structure;
· Nursery
crops;
· Hydroponics;
· Vegetable
gardening.
Clubs: National FFA
Organization
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Boaz City School System that
no student be excluded from participation in, be denied, the
benefits of or subjected to discrimination in any program or
activity, on the basis of sex, race, age, disability, religion,
belief, national origin, or color. Any student determined Homeless
by the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act or Migrant or English
Language Learner will not be denied admission or discriminated
against by any school or program in the Boaz City School System.
Any parent or legal guardian wishing to raise questions, lodge
complaints or express other concerns is invited to participate in
resolving issues believed to be discriminatory by contacting:
Leland Dishman, Superintendent of Education
Dr. Randall Haney, Assistant Superintendent
256*593*8180
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