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Intro to Ag

Course Outline

Bath County High School

Teacher: Mr. Hammons

“Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve”

Description:

Intro to Agriculture is a one-credit course that provides the basic building block to all higher Agriculture Education courses. The main objective of this course is to provide opportunities for students to study and apply the many different facets of Agriculture Education. The group and individual activities will engage students in creating ideas, developing leadership, and implementing design solutions. This course will stress the uses of Agriculture in a multitude of careers. Students will also gain skills while working on their Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs relating to this course. This course also includes numerous activities that will hopefully give students a better understanding of some of the concepts in Agriculture and their uses. Agriculture content, resources, and laboratory activities encourage student applications of Kentucky Core Content.

Outline: Textbooks will not be assigned to students, but may be used on rare occasions. Also, calculators can only be used when specified. Students will encounter and master the following topics(Not in order):

1). Master Safety of all Machines and Equipment 2). Score 100% on General Safety Exam (1 test maintained per year) 3). Employability in the Agricultural Industry 4). Principles of Soil Science Unit 5). Principles of Plant Science Unit 6). General Animal Sciences (ongoing all semester) 7). Basic Ag Mechanics 8). Basic Ag Construction 9). Environmental Resources 10).SAEP (Supervised Agriculture Experience Program) 11). FFA

Grading Scale:

This year all Agriculture classes have the same grading procedure as the rest of the school. The grading scale for this class is as follows:

Standards Based Grading Scale

Progress reports will be sent home in the middle of each quarter (after 4.5 weeks). These reports must be signed and returned. Students will usually receive PARTCIPATION points for participating with the class on a daily basis.

Requirements:

Every effort will be made on my part to teach you as much as possible; every effort should be made on your part to learn as much as possible. In order to complete this course, students must meet or exceed the following requirements: 1) Attendance/Tardies - all students should shoot for perfect attendance - “you can’t learn if you aren’t here.” This year students must maintain at least 94% attendance to be eligible for any extra-curricular activities. Tardy Policy: Could you imagine our world without any rules, laws, or consequences? Imagine driving! Imagine our freedoms! Imagine our businesses! Most importantly, imagine our schools! We have rules so that we can have a safe, enjoyable, conducive learning environment. When someone is tardy, that student not only hinders and disrupts their own education, but everyone else in that class as well. BE ON TIME! If you are tardy and it is excused lay your note on top of the tardy log and sit down immediately. If you are tardy and it is unexcused, you need to sign the tardy log immediately when you enter the room and then sit down. Below are the consequences for being tardy in my class and disrupting the learning process of all my students.  First Unexcused Tardy Consequences: Break Detention (10 Minutes)

 Second Unexcused Tardy Consequences: 2 Break Detentions (10 Minutes)

 Third Unexcused Tardy Consequences: Instant Discipline Referral

 Subsequent Unexcused Tardy Consequences: Three days ACP per NEW tardy

2) Homework - homework is an important key to learning. Students should complete all assignments. Homework assignments will be collected occasionally and those, which aren’t collected, must be kept in your notebook. All homework must be headed the appropriate way, the same as in all other classes. 3) Notebooks - another key to learning is paying attention; in order to help you pay attention more closely all students must keep a ring bound notebook (no folder type or spiral notebooks). Notebooks will be collected and graded at the end of each chapter. Notebooks must contain the following in chronological order (in order according to the dates each item was given out in class):

A). All notes given in class (anything written on the board or over- head)

B). All handouts given out for explanation.

C). All homework assignments (collected and uncollected)

D). All quizzes, activities, and test

E). This course of study outline (automatic 0 if not in notebook) 4) Tests/Quizzes - one of the best ways for me to see if a student is learning in class is to give tests and/or quizzes. As a general rule students should expect one test and two to three quizzes on each chapter. 5). Class Participation – (Points may be lost due to the following)

a). Unexcused absences b). Unexcused tardy c). Forget to bring book to class d). Forget your paper or notebook e). Forget pen or pencil f). Talking

Grading Policy:

As you can imagine everything you do or don’t do has an impact on your grade, so please keep up in class, and if you have problems or concerns please talk to me - you’ll be surprised at how understanding and helpful I am. I will care as much about your grades and your education as you do. All grades each quarter will be calculated using the following percentages:

Standards Based Grading

Make-up Policy:

All material missed because of an excused absence (excused/unexcused absences are my call) can be made up, but you must talk to me on the day you return to school about make up work. You will have 5 school days to makeup missed work after that it will become a ZERO there are no exceptions. a). If a homework assignment was assigned when you were in class and you miss the day the assignment was collected, then you must turn in the assignment immediately. Otherwise, you will have 5 school days to make up the homework as you missed. b). Tests missed must be made up immediately after returning to school, unless the test wasn’t announced while you were in class or you missed more than 2 days of class that included review day. If the latter happens, you will have 5 school days to make up the test as you missed. c).All make-up tests should preferably be set up for a period other than this one. d). Assignments / tests / quizzes missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up! Please be cautious about unexcused absences!

e.) If assignments are turned in late there will automatically be a 5% deduction on the grade for every day the assignment is late.

Procedures and Routines:

1. Fire Drills -When we have a fire drill, all students are to leave the room quickly, turn right and go out the end door, next to the Greenhouse. The class should stay together and meet across the road beside the greenhouse. Students are not to be roaming or getting in anyone’s vehicle or you will automatically receive break detention or a discipline referral pending the severity of the issue. There I will be taking roll, those who are not present with the class will be assigned break detention.

2. Tornado Drills - when we have a tornado drill, all students must go into the hallway and sit “Indian Style” facing against the wall.

3. Bathroom Pass - If you an emergency occur and you have to leave the room or go to the bathroom raise your hand and I will come to your desk. If I feel you do actually need to leave (slim chance) then I will give you permission to do so. Before leaving the room you must sign out in the hall pass log and take the hall pass out of the log. When you return, you must sign back in and then immediately return to your seat. If for some reason when you leave you go to the office and are detained, it is your responsibility to have an office worker tell me where you are. YOU ONLY GET ONE HALLPASS A QUARTER - USE IT CAREFULLY.

4. Sharpening Pencils - If possible do not use the pencils that must be sharpened, instead use the retractable pencils. Pens are not a good idea for Technology class either. If you do use a pencil that must be sharpened then you should sharpen your pencil before the start of class. If you have to sharpen your pencil because the lead breaks, then raise your hand for permission first! I would suggest that you bring both to class with you on a daily basis.

5. Turning in Papers - All papers (every page) must be headed properly and you should have all homework ready to turn in prior to entering class. If papers are to be turned in pass the papers to the front of the row you are in. Those people in the front should then pass their stack towards the front of the room to my stand.

6. Class Dismissal - The bell in this school is NOT for the students, it is for the teachers. It lets us know when to start a class and when to dismiss it. The bell does NOT dismiss you - I dismiss this class. When the bell rings I will finish up anything that is necessary and then I will announce that class is dismissed and you may leave.

7. Teacher Absences - I do NOT like to miss school and I will try my hardest not to. If I must be out I will try to give you prior notice and let you and the substitute know what your assignment will be while I am absent. 8. Intercom Procedure: When announcements are being made, all students are to remain quite for the entire time.

9. Make-up Work: When you miss school due to an excused absence, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with your teacher to make up work. Make-up work, including tests must be completed within (3) days of returning to school. Only work for an excused absence can be made up.

10. Paper Work Labeling: Paper should have the following information at the top of the paper. 1. Name 2. Date 3.Title of work 4. Subject

11. Callouts: When you want to ask a question, make a comment, etc… Please raise your hand before doing so.

12. Group Work: 1. Each member will be assigned work. 2 You must help each person on the group project if needed. 3. Each person is responsible to clean the group area up at the end of class.

13. Opening Door: If someone knocks on the door no one is to open the door but the teacher.

14. Bell Work: Each day when you arrive to class you will need to answer the journal question in your journal notebook.

15. Assigned Seats: You will be placed in assigned seats for the entire year. If at anytime I feel the need to change your seat.

16. Classroom Procedure: 1. Get your notebook from the mailbox. 2. Sit in your assigned seat. Place your book bag under your desk where you will be sitting. 3. Begin working on the Bell Ringer 4. Get your notes out and be prepared to work on the day’s activities. 5. At the end of class I will tell you to put your material up and return to your seat. 6. Pick up any trash around your area 7. Short review of the lesson of the day. 8. When the bell rings place your seat back at the desk and you are free to leave.

17. Test and Quiz: When you have completed your test or quiz you will need. 1. Have your name and date on the test. 2. Once you turn your test into me get a magazine and read until everyone has completed the test.

18. Video Procedures: During the video you will do the following. 1. Answer questions that pertain to the video.2. During the video we will stop and talk about we have just watched. 3. At the end of the video you will need to have your name, date, and title of the video.

19. Phone Calls: If someone calls the room do not answer the phone I will answer all calls.

20. Desk/TV/Shop Desk: My desk and the items on it are not to bothered by anyone. I do not go through your things so please leave my TV/Desk alone.

21. Shop Procedures: 1. Leaving for the shop: When it is time to go to shop the class will line up in order of the assigned seats. As you walk in the hallway you will need to stay quiet so you do not disturb the other classes. 2. Entering the shop: When you enter the shop line up against the table and a student will begin by passing out safety glasses to everyone. I will then give you instructions on what we will be doing this day in the shop. 3. Passing out equipment: I will assign 1 person to the tool room and her or she will pass out all tools and clothing that will be needed for the day. The tool room person will also keep a checkout sheet of who uses the equipment. 4. Safety Glasses: Each student will be required to wear safety glasses the entire time while in the shop. (Once everyone is finished working glasses can be taken off) 5. Group work in shop: Each group will be given written or verbal instructions on what the group is to do for the day. (Poster giving directions) 6. Restroom During Shop: The same rule applies for shop as in the classroom. 1 Pass per 9 weeks. 7. Horse Play: Any horseplay caught in the shop will be give 1 warning. Every time after that will be written up. 8. Shop Accident: If an accident was to occur please let me know so that I can get you to the nurse or take appropriate action. 9. Turning in equipment: Each person will turn in his or her equipment and clothing to the tool room person who will then check you name off the list of the equipment you used for the day. 10. Shop Clean up: Each person in his or her group will sweep and place all material in the trash before leaving the shop. (No cleanup no shop the next day) 11. Leaving the shop: Once the shop is clean you will line back up by the door and walk back to the classroom. Once back in the room place all notebooks back on the shelf.

22. Field Trip Procedures: These are the procedures for taking a trip with the FFA. 1. Signing Up for Trip: You will be given a weeks notice for signing up for a trip. When are ready to sign up for a trip you will need to sign up with me and have your money ready to turn in at the same time. 2. Dress for Trip: You will need to dress appropriate for the trip. The dress code is the same for a trip as it is at school. (Some trips will not be in buildings) 3. Meal Money: Make sure you bring money for food and any gift that you decide to purchase. (Bring at least $20.00) 4. Cell Phone: Cell phones will be allowed on trips so I can find you if you get lost. (Only on FFA Trips) 5. Riding the Bus: Each student who signs up for the trip will be assigned a seat on the bus. 6. Food/Drinks/Radio: These items will not be allowed on the trip due to bus safety and keeping the bus clean. 7. Returning from the Trip: Once we enter Mt. Sterling have your parents be there to pick you up. (Students who have the teachers wait when we return will have less chance going on other field trips.) Example 5 minutes not a problem, 30 minutes and above is a problem. 8. Problems on the trip: If while on the trip you were to get into trouble you will not be allowed to go on other trips with the class or the FFA.

23. Guest Speakers: During the year we will have many guest speakers visit our Ag. Department. The following procedures should be followed. a. During the presentation: While the speaker is giving his or her presentation you should be listening and watching the presentation. b. Sleeping during the presentation: If you get caught sleeping you will be given 1 warning to stay awake. (After that 1 time if you are caught again you will be written up.) c. Asking Questions: If you want to ask questions remember to raise your hand and be recognized by the guest speaker. d. End of presentation: We will use Mr. Adams room for most of the guest speakers. When the presentation is over you will need to take your chair back to my room and place the seat back at the table you sit at during class time.

24. Items needed for Class: The following items you will need for class are materials you can leave in your shelf space if you like.  Paper for your folder you will leave in the room.  Pencil or pen for writing

By signing the course syllabus you are also giving consent to publish the students picture/work/information. Classroom Rules:

 If you need help, ASK!  Be respectful!  Be prepared for class.  Be in your seat when bell rings!  If you need something, raise your hand.

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate student and/or instructional needs.

I have read and understand the course syllabi. The course syllabi is a guideline to go by for the course. Disciplinary issues will change based on the BCHS student discipline policy for the current year.

Your child will be working with power tools, equipment, and livestock as part of the course.

If there are any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me at:

Attn: Jon Hammons Phone: 1-606-674-8191 Bath County High School Fax: 1-606-674-6837 645 Chenault Drive e-mail: Owingsville, KY 40360 [email protected]

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