Agricultural Education

2015-2016 Class policies, Management Plan, and Syllabus

Instructor : Ms. Blake
Phone: (970) 720 8493

Email: Kablake@rams.colostate.edu
Class: Intro to Agriculture

Course Description: This class will focus upon the Colorado Career and Technical
Education agricultural pathway state standards. Students will learn the basics of the
agricultural education pathways, with the ability to go into detail in classes allowed the
following years. The following units will be covered in class, additional units may be
added if time allows.
Semester 1

Semester 2

Introduction to Agricultural Education and

the FFA
Introduction to record keeping and SAEs

Core Plant Systems

CDEs and LDEs

What is the Big Picture?

Core Food Products and Processing

Core Natural Resources

6 pathways and Careers

Core Agricultural Business

Core Power Systems

Core Animal Systems

Attendance and Tardies: The attendance/tardy policy of FCHS will be followed in its
entirety as outlined in the FCHS Code of Conduct. If you have missed class come see me
to receive the work you missed. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN,
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ANYTHING MISSING. If you would like to get notes from a friend I
encourage that. See late/missing work regarding turning in work.
Late/Missing work: Work will be collected at they beginning of the period. If it is not
turned in at the beginning of the period the work will be considered late.
Students who have a school excused absences have one day to turn in work for
every day that they were absent for full credit.
Students who have unexcused absences also have to opportunity to turn in work
for every day that they were absent for 50% of the credit.
Students who were absent and would like to make up tests, quizzes and labs
should arrange with the teacher and be completed within 1 week of the absence.
Grading: There will be Quizzes, Tests, Homework and labs that will be graded.
Quizzes: will consist of vocabulary and key concepts from sections of the unit.
Tests: There will be one test per unit there will be multiple choice, true/false and free
response questions that cover the content that was covered in the unit.
Homework: Will be given for the student to complete outside of class. It is important to
complete the homework so that you can participate in class.
Labs: Labs will be done whenever possible, labs will be graded upon the completeness of
the lab and the write up.
Professional points: every day you start class with 5 professional points. You can keep
these points by being on time, remaining on track, productively participating in class,
and behaving in a professional way.
Your grade breakdown is as follows.

A = 90% and up
below 65%

B = 80-89%

C = 70%-79%

D = 66-69%

F=

Class Expectations: Students will adhere to all FCHS policies and the Poudre School
district Code of Conduct at all times.
Non-Negotiable Rules
The One Rule

Feel free to do anything that does not cause a problem for

you or anyone else.

Food/Drinks

No food or drink in the class (except water) or if I supply it.

Talking

I will not talk while you are talking to the class or me.
Please do not talk when I am.

Assignments

YOUR NAME SHOULD BE ON EVERYTHING YOU TURN IN!

Work will be turned in to the designated bin for your class
in the room.

Cell Phones

See School Policy. When we are using phones in class I

expect them to be used professionally. If I see them being
used inappropriately I will remove them and you can pick it
up at the end of the day.

Behavior in lab

THERE WILL BE NO HORSEPLAY IN THE LAB. I do not want

to take a trip to the hospital or write a lot of paperwork
because you were playing in the lab. I will not give
warnings in the lab one strike and you will be out.

Respect

In this class we will all be accepting of differences and will

do our best to get along. Bullying of any type and
inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

Participation

You need to participate in class, this way I know that you

understand the information; you can participate in many
ways! Let me know what works for you!

Success in class: Your success in this class is dependent on your grit and
professionalism. Being on time, staying organized and participating in class will make
you successful!

IF AT ANY TIME YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN ABOUT

HOMEWORK, WORK DONE IN CLASS, YOUR GRADE, OR ANY OTHER
MATTER THAT MAY BE BOTHERING YOU ABOUT THIS CLASS, ME OR
ANYTHING AT ALL. PLEASE COME TALK TO ME BEFORE CLASS,
AFTER CLASS, OR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL.
Student name (printed)

Parent Name (printed)

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Student Signature

Parent Signature

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Date

Date

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Classroom ambiance
On the walls
Student work
Good student/ Bad Student
Teacher area
Motivational posters
FFA posters
With the students
Discuss appropriate behavior
Go over classroom protocols
o Turn in/pass out practice
o How I will ask for student attention
The best way to reach me.
o By E-mail
o Before & after class, by appointment
I will make sure that my students feel comfortable with me and with other students in
the class. I will use some ice breaking activities allows students to get to know each
other, but I will also make sure that I give students other outlets to get to know each
other for those who may be more introverted. I will give students different outlets to
show their learning because I know that everyone learns in different ways, but I will
encourage students to try and work outside of their comfort zone.
Physical space
I made a diagram of how I would like to have my class laid out. I do not know what
my classroom will come with, but I hope that I can set the class up in a discussion
setting where there is a U shape. I believe that this promotes discussion and allows
myself to manage the classroom better. I will need to have shelving/storage space for
binders that the students have in my class. I hope that I will have sinks and a fridge
accessible, for some of the labs that I will conduct. I hope that I can also have a
comfortable area that students can relax and feel comfortable to be in the class
outside of classroom time.
Each week or few weeks students will receive new jobs. I will have Popsicle sticks
that will have students names on them. Popsicle sticks with the different jobs will
have a number at the bottom with the number of students responsible for that job.
Managing Resources

There will be bins to check out containing class materials for every table. They will
receive, a box of colored pencils, a box of markers, 2-5 calculators, tape, glue sticks,
scissors and an expo marker.
The Bins will have a checklist, if there is anything missing from the bin upon its return
the entire table will lose their professional points for the day. I will have a class
supplies cabinet where students can access papers and their supply boxes. When
students need to borrow pens or pencils they will lose a professional point for the day.
When passing out papers one student per week will have the job to hand out and pass
back assignments.

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