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KHS Agriscience / FFA Orientation (2017-2018)

Welcome back to the career readiness University of Kaplan High School!

“This is not your parent’s Agricultural Department”

I hope that the following information will serve as an asset in your adjustment to Agriscience / FFA at Kaplan High School.  It is my hope that your understanding of this information will make your year in Agriscience an enjoyable and rewarding one.

 

A. Supplies

All Ag Courses:

  • A writing instrument (pen or pencil) is required everyday. 
  • 3 Ring binder (or) 5 subject notebook with folder
  • It should be kept in good condition and brought to class everyday.  All assignments should be completed and kept in the binder until told to discard it. Will be necessary to complete midterm and final study guides
  • Any textbook or booklet, etc. which may have been distributed will need to be brought to class for the entire lesson unless told otherwise.

Welding Courses:

  • Leather Boots that have at least 6” top
  • Welding Shirt preferably high starched and Khaki to prevent from burning.
    • Jumpstart Students MAY have special dress code (applies Seniors and  graduating Juniors only)
  • Optional Equipment: Personal welding helmet, Gauntlet style gloves, z87+ Safety Glasses

Electrical Course:

  • Multicolor pens(including black, blue, red and green)
  • Optional reference manual: “Ugly Book” Ugly Electrical References ISNB:978-1-4496-9077-9

**Students are responsible for the replacement cost of any textbook, reference guide, broken items etc. which may have been assigned to and lost/damaged while in possession of the student.

 

 

B. Student Evaluation

 

The parish-wide grading scale will be used for all graded work including exams, quizzes, homework, lab, responsibility, participation, etc. Students in dual enrollment courses should refer to the “Student/Parent Handbook” for applicable grading scale. 

Due to the use of the electronic gradebook in determining grades, participation will comprise a large part of your grade for each grading period.

The school’s cheating policy outlined under “Classroom Testing” in the Student/ Parent Handbook will be followed.

 

Any make-up work must be completed in accordance with the policy set forth in the KHS Student/Parent Handbook and the Pupil Progression Plan of the Vermilion Parish School Board. Until work is completed, student will have an X which will calculate as a Zero.  A student may receive an “I” or incomplete on their report card if the make-up date falls in the following nine-week grading period. 

 

C. Lab Fees

 

A small mandatory lab fee is assessed each Agriscience student at Kaplan High to help develop a sense of responsibility to the program and to fund numerous lab activities such as welding, small engines, electricity, greenhouse, field trips,  etc.

 

Lab fees due: September 15, 2017

 

D. FFA Membership

 

FFA is a national organization of Agriscience / Agribusiness students.  FFA membership is part of the overall curriculum of agriculture education.  Many interesting opportunities are available to all FFA members. Membership is mandatory for Ag. I students and strongly suggested for students enrolled in  Ag. II, III or IBC (Industry Based Certification) courses to maintain their resumes, awards, and scholarship opportunities.

 

** FFA dues/Lab payment deadline is Friday September 15th  **

 

 

 

 

Lab fee

 

FFA dues

 

FFA Shirt

 

Total due (with shirt)

 

Total due (without shirt)

 

Class Dues:

 

20.00

 

Included

 

5.00 (optional)

 

25.00

 

20.00

 NOTE: $5.00 for each additional Ag Class

 

F. Curriculum

 

All high school Agriscience departments in Vermilion Parish follow a curriculum based on the needs of students and trends in agriculture today.

 

Points to note concerning the curriculum are as follows:

  • Wide variety of subject matter
  • Challenging areas
  • Hands-on experience involved ( labs and field trips)
  • Ag. II can be substituted for the third science toward high school graduation and/or TOPS and TOPS TECH requirements with Ag. I as a pre-requisite.
  • All our courses will help maintain your path for Jump Start, College, or Career Readiness.
  • Your SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) using AET.com will be approximately a third of your grade each 9 weeks.

 


G. Miscellaneous

 

A seating chart will be established within the first full week of the school year.  Students will be required to be seated in their assigned seats everyday.  The seating chart will be used to check roll on a daily basis.

 

Students are required to be in their assigned seats and prepared to begin class by the time the tardy bell rings. No exceptions.

 

Students will not be allowed to check out, call home, or ask to go to office unless there is deemed an emergency. Our students’ safety is our first priority. In order to maintain classroom security, students need to be account for at all times. Please help us by thoroughly explaining to your child their responsibility in this task. Our goal is to treat them as if they were on a job site and held accountable for all their actions. You do not go to work, you do not get paid; You do not come to class, you do not get the grade.

 

 

 

Sincerely yours,

 

 

______________________

Barret J Hargrave

 

 

______________________

Jamie Boudreaux

 

 

 

Agricultural Student Behavior Commitment Form                        Due:  August 18, 2017

 

The school’s discipline policy outlined under “Student Behavior” in the Student/Parent Handbook will be strictly enforced.

 

Other miscellaneous items are as follows:

 

  1. Strong emphasis is placed on behavior problems involving defacing school property (desks, textbooks, computers, classroom, tools, lab facilities, etc.)   __________(Initial)
  2. The consumption or use of candy, chips, gum, soft drinks, etc. will not be permitted in either the classroom or lab area. __________(Initial)
  3. Horseplay of any kind is strictly prohibited especially in the lab or shop areas where it may lead to bodily harm. __________(Initial)
  4. Appropriate / respectful language is expected of all students at all times. _______(Initial)
  5. Students are expected to be awake and alert to enhance their chances of learning and to contribute to a desirable learning environment. Students will not be allowed to check out, call home, or ask to go to office unless there is deemed an emergency. _____(Initial)
  6. Playing cards, electronic games or any other form of entertainment not receiving approval to be used is strictly prohibited. __________(Initial)
  7. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated when a substitute teacher is replacing the classroom teacher.  __________(Initial)
  8. Participation will make up a large part of your grade after most NCCER REQUIRED text is covered. You must be present for 80% of all lessons to pass. You must past the first safety test with an *80% and other NCCER exams with at least 70%__________(Initial)
  9. Supervised Agricultural Experience will make up a third of your final grades. We will be using AET again this year. In order to compete with your SAE(which is money in your pocket) you must be a member. __________(Initial)
  10. I am aware my information will be submitted to LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries for Hunters Education, Boaters  Education as well as NCCER for credentialing purposes. __________(Initial)

 

I have reviewed all of the previous information with my instructor, understand it thoroughly, and agree to abide by the items covered in this document.

 

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(Student’s Signature)                                                                             (Date)

 

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(Parent’s Signature)                                                                               (Date)