Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department:

Small Animal Management

Course Description and Goals:

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, Small Animal Management practices related to dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles.

Instructional Philosophy

Small Animal Management is a dynamic course. You will have the opportunity to utilize strategies learned in your core classes in a real world application. You will work both independently and in groups on various assignments through out the year. All classroom, campus, and district policies are expected to be followed. You will have the opportunity to participate in the FFA organization and are encouraged to do so. Instruction will be delivered in multiple methods so that every student has a fair opportunity to learn and achieve.

Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department:

Small Animal Management

Contact Information:

Instructor: / Damon Lawrence
Conference: / 7th Period
Phone: / (832) 484-4780
Email: /

Materials

Laptop

Paper/pen/pencil

Binder/Notebook

Student Expectations:

As a student in this class you are expected to achieve the following topics:

Safety & Management

Careers

Terminology

Body Systems

Breeds

Nutrition

Parasites/Diseases

Animal Welfare & Rights

Grading Scale and Assessment Plan:

Test Days Wednesdays and Fridays

Major Grades (50%): / Projects, tests, notebook, designs, SAE Recordbook
Daily Grades (30%): / Assignments, quizzes, worksheets, notebook checks

SAE Grades (20%): Projects, Arrangements, Supervised Ag. Experiences

Make Up Policy:****STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A 10 PT REDUCTION ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ORIGINAL DUE DATE. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN ASSIGNMENTS AND NOTES, AFTER THE 3 DAYS A STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD***Re-testing may be completed as necessary

Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:15am depending on FFA Activities

By signing this syllabus, you agree to the policies and procedures along with the topics covered in this class. You are responsible for all materials and topics covered in this class.

______Student signature Date

______Parent Signature Date

Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department:

Small Animal Management

Dear Parent/Guardian of ______, ______

(Print) (Class Period)

Your child is enrolled in the Small Animal Management class at Klein Forest High School. This course will be classroom and laboratory-based, where the students will have the opportunity and exposure to various live animal models and practice the associated skills that accompany the course.

As with all laboratory classes, there is always a certain level of risk associated with the animals being used. Your child will be exposed to animals and procedures such as:

  • Examining teeth, hooves, eyes, ears and miscellaneous internal organs
  • Restraining of animals
  • Basic grooming of animals
  • Basic washing/cleaning of animals

All of the animals will be evaluated in relation to temperament and will all be vaccinated against rabies and all other communicable diseases; however, animals are unpredictable and even the most well-behaved animals can misbehave unexpectedly when placed in a new environment.

At Klein Forest High School, we try our best to promote a safe learning environment and will not tolerate any unsafe behavior around the animals. The laboratory is a place for learning valuable skills that can be used in various Work Places/ Veterinary Medicine fields. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email.

Thank you,

Damon Lawrence

I have read and understand the conditions my son/daughter will be working in while being enrolled in the Small Animal course. Please sign by the following statement you agree upon. If you do not agree to allow your son/daughter to participate in one or more of the activities they will be provided an alternative assignment or task.

______I authorize my child to handle the following items: (initial by the ones that apply)

______Examinations

______Grooming & Washing

______All animals brought into the lab or classroom

______I do not authorize my child to handle animals.

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

General Policies & Guidelines

  1. ALL KLEIN FOREST RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT.
  1. BE RESPECTFUL….to everyone, at all times.

All students in the class are guaranteed the right to learn. No student is to interfere with another student’s work or progress.

  1. BE RESPONSIBLE…(Timely, Prepared)
  1. You may not leave the classroom at any time without permission.
  1. Proper Dress Code is a MUST.
  1. NO CELL PHONES. (N.C.P.!!!!!!)