Animal Science I
Mission: “Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.”
Instructor: Mrs. Jensen
Email:
Room: 518 – Building E
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 7:40 am - 8:10 am
Website: http://fhs.yadkin.k12.nc.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=603798&type=u&pREC_ID=1133840
Required Materials:
· 3-Ring notebook/binder
· Loose-leaf Paper
· Pen/Pencil
· Notecards
· Dividers
Course Overview:
“This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career major. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.”
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course students will be able to…
1. Understand and explore the leadership opportunities found within the animal science industry.
2. Understand the careers offered in the animal science industry.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
4. Demonstrate and apply parliamentary procedure in a professional setting.
5. Learn terminology used by professionals in animal science.
6. Understand production practices and their necessities.
7. Make connections between the local, state and national economies and how the animal science industry impacts them.
8. Understand the digestive systems of livestock and poultry; as well as their dietary requirements.
9. Read feed labels and interpret their meaning.
10. Understand animal reproduction.
CTSO Description - FFA Membership:
FFA is the youth organization for students enrolled in the Agriculture Education program. Because it is part of the total Agriculture Education program, it is also taught as part of the class to incorporate leadership & technical skills. There are many activities throughout the year students can participate in above the school level to further develop these skills.
SAE – Supervised Agricultural Experience:
Agricultural Education uses a 3-circle model to express how a program works. Each circle interconnects. SAE is a student-lead project that allows them to pursue agricultural opportunities that are specific to each person’s interests. This counts towards the final grade. This year all records will be kept using an online records system.
Class Rules
1. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” - If you do this, then it will take care of everything else.
2. Watch your mouth! - Maturity is expected from all students. Loud, abusive, vulgar language will not be tolerated. Be careful of what you say, how you say it, and whom you say it to. Your comments may be taken seriously.
3. Be prepared - Do not walk around the classroom unless instructed to do so. Be prepared for class before the bell rings. Students are expected to bring the following to class each day. On lab days, students are expected to wear appropriate clothing. Students will know in advance when lab clothing is required.
4. Clean up your mess - Students are expected to be responsible for their messes. Before leaving the classroom, all lab equipment, supplies, trash, etc. is to be cleaned up and stored in the proper place. The instructor will not clean up after students. The classroom is not a storage locker for the students. Please do not leave your personal belongings in the classroom.
5. Try your best - Students are expected to do their best on all assignments and projects. Students are not permitted to sleep during class. Student’s eyes must be open and visible to the teacher at all times. It is your “job” as a student to attend class and be receptive to learning.
6. Be respectful - Students will respect the rights, feelings, and property of others. No student shall keep another student from learning. No student shall keep the instructor from teaching. Hats, caps or other head coverings, and sunglasses are to be removed in the classroom, it is common courtesy. For safety reasons, hats may be worn in the shop.
7. Be mature - As students enter high school, the expected maturity level also increases. High school is supposed to prepare students to become productive, successful adults. All students are expected to behave as young ladies and gentlemen.
Classroom Policies & Procedures
Grading Policy: ALL students are now on the 10-point scale.
Retaking Tests: Tests may be retaken to achieve a higher score but no more than an 85. Retakes must be scheduled with the instructor and are only administered during office hours. Students are expected to study before retaking a test.
Absences: If you’re absent, consult the Missing Work binder to find any hand-outs, note pages, etc. that you may have missed out on. We will not stop class just because you are gone. If the day’s work is missing from the binder, go to a classmate. If your classmates cannot help you, then come to me. You have 5 days to make up the missed work.
Academic Integrity: Each member of our class will be held to a ZERO tolerance policy when it comes to plagiarism, cheating, etc. If caught cheating, your paper will be taken up & the consequence will be a “0”. Additionally, parents will be notified and a write-up referral will be submitted to the office. You will not be able to retake the assessment.
Cell phones: I take phones up at the beginning of each period & hand them back at the end.
Bellwork: Most days it will be posted on front board. Do this first! Keep up with it; there aren’t make ups for losing them. Bellwork will be graded at end of each week.
Chrome Books: They are a privilege, not a right; use when instructed.
Borrowing Pens/Pencils: If you come to class without a pen or pencil & you have to borrow one from Mrs. Jensen, your cell phone is collateral. Therefore, I will keep your phone until you return the writing utensil, unbroken. Bring extra pens/pencils.
Assignments/Homework: When given, assignments are due on the day specified. Ample time will be given to complete assignments, often time class time will be available to work on assignments. Failure to turn them in on the given date will result in a loss of 10 points per day. If a student has “Extended Time” documented as a modification for assignments, that will be honored when assigning due dates.
STUDENT SIGNATURE
I, ______, have read & understand the guidelines set for Animal Science I as stated in the syllabi. I will uphold these standards or receive the consequences.
DATE ______
PARENTAL/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
I, ______, (parent/legal guardian) have read the syllabi & understand the standards which my student will be held to.
DATE ______