Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department

Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department: Principles and Elements of Floral Design

Course Description and Goals: Principles and Elements of Floral Design is a course designed to give you basic skills related to floral design and interior landscaping. In this class you will learn how to make several designs including but not limited too the round design, symmetrical and asymmetrical designs, homecoming mums, sympathy arrangements, specialty corsages and boutonnières, wedding arrangements/bouquets, contemporary arrangements, retail floristry, as well as abstract and interpretive designs and other skills necessary to complete a design. We will discuss the history of floral design, design elements and principles. There is a split lab fee of $50 per semester charged to take this class, which is explained on the back of this paper. You are required to keep a notebook/portfolio of your arrangements that will be due at the end of the year. We will take pictures at the completion of each design. You will be asked to be creative and become a free thinker. No question is dumb in this class, and my door is always open to help you. Welcome to Floral Design. 

Instructional Philosophy Floral Design is an intensive hands on 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 in Horticulture.

Contact Information: Materials Laptop Instructor: Amanda S. Simmons Paper/pen/pencil Conference: 6th period Text(Class Set): Phone: (832) 484-4543 Floriculture Designing and Email: [email protected] Mechanizing, 2nd ed. Delmar Learning/Thomson

Student Expecatations: As a student in this class you are expected to: . Learn the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace. . Identify design principles and techniques in floral art and interiorscapes. . Demonstrate floral design principles. . Demonstrate interiorscape principles and practices.

Grading Scale and Assessment Plan: Test Days Mondays and Wednesdays

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: Monday-Friday 6:45 am or afterschool 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.

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______Parent Signature Date Klein Forest Agriculture Science Department: Principles and Elements of Floral Design

Dear Student and Parent or Guardian, A $50.00 lab fee per semester is required for students who take Principles and Elements of Floral Design, as listed in the course description at the time of enrolling in this course. This lab fee is assessed in order to pay for any supplies and plant materials that your student may need for arranging flowers. There may be some projects that require the student to purchase items to complete them, but these projects will not be related to any of the arrangements that are made in this class (which are listed below). For the lab fee, the student will be able to take home the fresh flower arrangements that are listed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Please return the first payment by September 12, 2014. Make checks payable to KFHS Floral Design. Please understand that a hold will be issued if the fee is not paid by this date, or a payment plan has been arranged. Sincerely, Amanda Simmons

Round Fresh Floral Arrangement Floral Pens $ 7.00 (Retail - $25.00) $3.00 (Retail- $5.00-$10.00) Symmetrical Fresh Floral Arrangement Cookie Color Wheel $ 7.00 (Retail - $25.00) $4.00 (Retail- NA) Holiday Arrangement Sympathy Arrangement $ 6.00 (Retail - $40.00) $8.00 (Retail - $ 40.00 - $100) Thanksgiving Design (Silk) Modern Design $4.00 (Retail - $20.00) $5.00 (Retail $25.00- $50.00) Valentines Bud Vase Dried Design $4.00 (Retail - $35.00) $6.00 (Retail $20.00-$30.00) Bell Pepper Design Hand Tied Bouquet $2.00 (Retail - $15.00) $7.00 (Retail $50.00-$100.00) Fresh Flower Corsage/Boutonniere Easter Design $ 3.00 (Retail - $10.00 - $20.00) $4.00 (Retail $20.00) Bows and Braids Potted Plant $ 2.00 (Retail - $6.00) $6.00 (Retail $15.00-$30.00) Homecoming Mum Asymmetrical Design $15.00 (Retail - $20.00 - $100.00) $7.00 (Retail $25.00)

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: Principles and Elements of Floral Design

General Policies & Guidelines 1. ALL KLEIN FOREST RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT.

2. 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 students work or progress.

3. BE RESPONSIBLE…(Timely, Prepared)

4. You may not leave the classroom at any time without permission.

5. Proper Dress Code is a MUST.

6. NO CELL PHONES. (N.C.P.!!!!!!)