FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 2 COURSEGUIDE SCHEDULE CHANGES A CHALLENGE AGRICULTURE Prepare to succeed Agricultural mill or lumber company. You’ll build skills in the operation of When changes should be made You’ve heard the question a thou- Mechanics & Technology mechanized harvesting equip- sand times – “What do you want to ment and its maintenance. At the end of this school year, review your choices. Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & You need to change your schedule then only if do after you graduate?” Technology Grades: 10-11 Horticulture u a counselor finds that your selections aren’t ap- If you’re like I was in high school, Credit: 1 unit Introduction propriate Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & you really don’t know. Indian Land Technology (at Andrew Jackson and u you have failed a course And the good news is, right now, Buford) You’ll learn about agricul- u tural occupations as you learn Grades: 10-12 you’ve chosen a course that won’t be offered you don’t have to know. Credit: 1 unit more about FFA and how it u you don’t meet prerequisites. But that doesn’t mean you Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, supports industries. Indian Land shouldn’t be thinking about it – ex- You’ll get an overview of You’ll study house plants, What a counselor says topics covered in detail in fruit crops, landscaping and ploring careers, discovering your “You need to realize that wanting to be in classes Horticulture and Forestry so greenhouses. strengths and your interests, learn- with friends or with specific teachers or to have you can decide if you want to You’ll learn plant identifica- ing all you can so you’ll have lots of certain periods free are not valid reasons to ask to take any of these courses. tion, fertilization, soil medium change your schedule. Be sure to talk options, planning and preparing. You’ll also study and use and planting and propagating with your counselor and your parents And one thing’s for sure – no mat- the new technology in agricul- plants for home use and resale. as you register and choose courses tural fields and do experiments You’ll study setting up and op- ter what our hopes and dreams are that will help you reach your goals for with technology. erating a greenhouse and caring what you want to do after graduation.” for the future, we all share a com- Agricultural for, preparing and selling plants. – Jerron Cauthen mon goal – we all want to succeed Science & Landscape Lancaster High Counselor at whatever we do. Technology Technology Helping you succeed – in other Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None greenhouse crops; designing study principles and practices Grades: 9-12 Grades: 9-12 landscapes; preparing designs; involved in establishing, man- words, helping you have the skills Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land taking part in personal and com- aging and maintaining grassed and knowledge you need – is the Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Indian Land You’ll learn to design and munity leadership development areas for ornamental and/or goal of every educator. We all want You’ll get a general intro- draw house plans and horti- activities; planning and imple- recreational purposes. you to have the life of your dreams. duction to agriculture in this cultural designs for yards. menting a relevant school-to Typical hands-on activities course. work-transition experience; and include analyzing problems and You’ll study the basics You’ll study about the FFA, of engineering, drawing and taking part in FFA activities. developing site plans for golf That’s what this course guide is basic plant and livestock en- blueprint reading required for You’ll also learn tissue course; commercial, church about – helping you develop a high terprises and practices, soils an architect to draw plans con- culture, sales analysis and and home lawns; establishing, management techniques. fertilizing, irrigating and con- school plan that ensures success. and soil conservation prin- tractors use to build homes. ciples, shop safety, and hand You’ll focus on producing trolling pests in grassed areas; On Pages 12 & 13 of this guide, Outdoor Recreation and small power tools. construction drawings using Prerequisite: Agriculture Science operating and maintaining ma- you’ll see “schools” of academic fo- a computer and specialized & Technology chinery and equipment; taking Agriculture, Food & Grades: 10-12 cus and clusters of courses. These architectural software. part in personal community Natural Resources Credit: 1 unit leadership development activi- schools and clusters will help you You’ll get excellent prepara- Offered: Buford Work-Based Credit tion for your education after ties; planning and implement- (see Co-op for details) You’ll study in-depth prin- prepare for success after high school. high school in engineering, ciples involved in outdoor ing a school-to-work transition Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final level experience; and taking part in Here’s how it works. of an occupational program architecture, construction, inte- safety, planning outdoor rec- Grade: 12 rior design or if you only want FFA activities. • Choose an academic focus and Credit: 1 unit reational activities, designing to know how to begin planning explore courses in that focus. This Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, parks and special-use areas and Wildlife Indian Land your dream house. outdoor recreational resources focus should lead you, your parents Management You’ll put your Agricul- Nursery, on public lands. Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and your school counselor to spend ture, Food & Natural Resourc- Your activities will include & Technology Greenhouse & Grades: 11-12 more time talking about your goals es course in action as you get studying hunter and boater Credit: 1 unit on-the-job training. See your Garden Center education, ATV safety, survival Offered: Buford for life after high school and how to guidance counselor and Page Technology and first aid techniques, and You’ll get technical knowl- prepare yourself for success. 15 sidebar for details. Prerequisite: None personal and community lead- Grades: 9-12 edge and skills for entry-level • We’ve arranged courses by Credit: 1 unit ership development projects. positions in the wildlife con- Forestry Offered: Indian Land content areas to help you choose Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & Turf & Lawn servation and/or management Technology You’ll gain knowledge of wildlife enterprises. courses based on how they fit what Grades: 11-12 Management and understanding of the You’ll learn basic ecological Credit: 1 unit Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & you want to do after high school. Offered: Andrew Jackson importance of establishing, Technology concepts and study wildlife and maintaining and managing Grades: 10-12 fish species, laws and regula- • All career and technology If you’re preparing for a job Credit: 1 unit harvesting timber, you should “green industry” enterprises. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford tions and other skills related to courses except cosmetology are You’ll have hands-on ex- sign up for Forestry. You’ll be introduced to the wildlife management. one-block, one-unit courses so periences with propagating, You’ll study harvesting technical knowledge and skills You’ll also complete a growing, establishing and they’re easier to fit into your sched- practices used to get the tree for entry-level positions in supervised project like ones maintaining nursery plants and ule. from the woods to the paper the turfgrass industry. You’ll professionals do. Maybe you’ll be a freshman ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION next year and you’re choosing an Architectural Architecture & skills including using hand and You’ll leave the course academic focus. Or maybe you’re Design 1 Construction power tools and proper safety with basic framing skills and a an upperclassman who has already Prerequisite: Mechanical Design 1 Work-Based Credit procedures. thorough knowledge of house Grades: 10-12 You’ll progress to projects construction. chosen an academic focus and Credit: 1 unit (see Co-op for details) Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final like toolboxes, work stools and you’re trying to choose courses for level of an occupational program end tables. Building You’ll explore the world Grade: 12 next year that best fit that focus. Construction 3 of residential architecture and Credit: 1 unit Building Prerequisite: Building Construction 2 Offered: Buford, Career Center, Either way, register for rigorous learn how to layout and plan Grades: 11-12 Indian Land Construction 2 Credit: 1 unit residential structures. Prerequisite: Building Construction 1 courses and dedicate yourself to You’ll put your Architec- Offered: Buford, Career Center, Grades: 10-12 Indian Land doing your best work. Architectural ture & Construction courses Credit: 1 unit in action and get on-the-job Offered: Buford, Career Center, You’ll be provided with an That way, when someone asks, Design 2 Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1 training. See your guidance Indian Land in-depth knowledge of residen- “What do you want to do after you Grades: 11-12 counselor and Page 15 sidebar You’ll learn basic residen- tial construction. Credit: 1 unit for details. graduate?” you can say, “I’m not Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center tial carpentry, including how You’ll start with a review of to frame a house and install safety procedures and cover all sure, but I’m prepared You’ll design and con- Building struct residential house plans utilities, as you learn basic home utility systems including to succeed.” Construction 1 steps to complete the rough-in and construct 3-dimensional Prerequisite: None electrical and plumbing. models to study use and space Grades: 9-11 and finish house systems. requirements. Credit: 1 unit You’ll also get a brief over- Offered: Buford, Career Center, view of HVAC, electrical and Jonathan Phipps Indian Land plumbing.