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Cabot Agriculture Classes/Pathways
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Cabot Agriculture Department
The basis for any successful Agriculture Program is the core upon which it is built. The Cabot Agriculture Department offers each student "4" career pathways, the opportunity for concurrent/articulation credit for college, and just recently Certification by the Arkansas Green Industry Association.
Agriculture Career Pathways
Pathways are designed to assist student, parents, teacher, and counselors in creating a “personalized education plan.” Using students’ career interests and aptitude information, counselors and parents can help students develop a graduation plan that will provide purpose and relevance to their high school studies. A career pathway is a sequential progression of career and technical course electives that connect academic learning and career skills. This progression prepares students for entry into college, technical training, or the workforce. Pathways have a career theme which enables students to see the relationship between their academic subjects and their particular career goals.
A "Completer" is a graduating senior who has successfully met he course requirements for any Pathway with a minimum of three credits. Completers wear a blue and gold cord at graduation. A student may be a Completer in more than one pathway. Only one blue and gold cord will be awarded. Being a completer is one of the highest honors that a student can receive in the Agriculture Department.
Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Pathway
Survey of Agriculture (1 credit), Agricultural Mechanics (1 credit), Agricultural Elective(s) (1 credit)
Animal Systems Pathway
Survey of Agriculture (1 credit), Animal Science I (.5 credit), Animal Science II (.5 credit), Agricultural Elective(s) (1 credit)
Plant Systems (Biological) Pathway
Survey of Agriculture (1 credit), Plant Science I (.5 credit), Plant Science II (.5 credit), Agricultural Elective(s) (1 credit)
Natural Resources Systems/Environmental Service Systems Pathway
Survey of Agriculture (1 credit), Managing Our Natural Resources (.5 credit), Environmental Resources (.5 credit), Agricultural Elective(s) (1 credit)
Agricultural Electives
Agricultural Mechanics (1 credit), Environmental Resources (.5 credit), Agricultural Metals (1 credit), Floriculture (.5 credit),Advanced Animal Science (.5 credit), Forestry (.5 credit), Greenhouse Management (.5 credit), Animal Science I (.5 credit), Fruit and Vegetable Production (.5 credit),Aquaculture (.5 credit), Leadership/Communications (.5 credit), Animal Science II (.5 credit), Managing Natural Resources (.5 credit), Plant Science I (.5 credit), Plant Science II (.5 credit), Food Science (.5 credit)
AGRICULTURE
The National FFA Organization is an integral part of the instructional program in Agriculture Education and an extension of the classroom instruction. All students enrolled in agriculture education are obligated to pay local, state, and national dues. Additionally, all students taking agricultural courses must complete a record book detailing work experience or agricultural projects completed by the student during the year.
PALS
PALS(Partners in Active Learning Support) is student organization that was founded through the National FFA Organization. The program matches secondary agricultural students with elementary students (1 or 2 days a week) to help them get excited about school, explore their interests in plants and animals, and to develop their personal skills. Mentoring activities will center on building trust and developing a positive self-esteem through sharing and working together in a one-to-one relationship. This class is designed to provide stability, guidance and support to students. This role is a major commitment on the part of the students being selected, because they will be helping to build the human resource potential of a young child and themselves. The mentors will receive training from high school and elementary counselors, and agriculture teachers during class periods when the mentors are not working with elementary students. Admittance in the PALS Program involves enrollment in Introduction to Horticulture/Greenhouse Management or Leadership & Communications/Floriculture and requires an application or teacher approval process.
Agriculture Science & Technology (10th)1 Year, 1 UnitPrerequisite: Jrs & Srs – Teacher approvalThis course serves as a foundation course for all agriculture programs of study. Topics include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, record keeping, supervised agriculture experiences, animal science, plant science, soil science and agricultural mechanics.491300
Leadership&Communications(10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyPrerequisite: teacher approvalThis course introduces principles and techniques of agriculture business organization and operation leadership skills which may result in career development in the agriculture/agribusiness industry. Paired with Floriculture. Students in this course also participate in the PALS mentoring program.491240
Floriculture (10th, 11th 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyPrerequisite: teacher approvalThis course covers the principles of design, merchandising, careers, selection, storage, supplies, management practices, ownership, and employment in the floriculture industry. Paired with Leadership & Communications. Students in this course also participate in the PALS mentoring program.491310
Managing Natural Resources (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyPrinciples of fish and wildlife through the technical study of birds, animals, fishes, as well as the plant life, in the make-up and balance of nature including related careersin game habitat and management; and the study of the recreational possibilities of our main natural resource: private, state and natural recreation areas, as well as theopportunities and careers they offer. Paired with Environmental Resources.491230
Environmental Resources (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyThis course explores environmental concerns and issues. Emphasis will be placed on soil and water conservation and agriculture’s relationship with the environment. Activities designed to introduce elementary and high school students to issues impacting the environment they live in. Paired with Managing Natural Resources.491260
Forestry (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyThis course provides an overview of the forest industry and its importance to the economy of the nation. Tree identification, management practices, harvesting andmarketing processes, and business applications are major topics. Paired with Aquaculture.491190
Aquaculture (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyThis course surveys the management practices involved in the production and marketing of aquatic foods including: catfish, crawfish, alligators, etc. Study also includes the anatomy and physiology of fish and their economic importance to the aquaculture industry in Arkansas. Paired with Forestry.491180
Animal Science (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyPrinciples of animal nutrition, physiology, feeds and feeding, health, genetics, breeding, reproduction, care management, and marketing of all species of animals. Paired with Biological Animal Science.491200
Biological Animal Science (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyPrerequisite: Animal ScienceThis course takes a scientific approach to animal agriculture. Students will conduct experiments and report findings, explore advances in genetic engineering, embryotransfer and the animal reproduction system. Animal product processing and safe handling of food products will also be covered. Paired with Animal Science.491250
Food Science Technology (10th, 11th 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyStudents in this course will explore the food industry in production, manufacturing/processing, distribution and marketing. The course also covers careers, consumer consumption, food safety, global commodities and food companies. Paired with Advanced Animal Science.491010
Advanced Animal Science (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyPrerequisite: Animal ScienceThis course explores topics and current issues involving the scientific methods used in the production of animals consumed for food. Embryo transfer, physiology ofnutrition and reproduction, health management, and careers in animal science will be covered. Paired with Food Science.491280
Intro to Horticultural Science (10th, 11th 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyPrerequisite: teacher approvalPrinciples of horticulture and horticultural crops including the biology, propagation, classification of plants, the physiology of plants, and environmental factors affectinggrowth will be covered. Paired with Greenhouse Management. Students in this course also participate in the PALS mentoring program.491270
Greenhouse Management (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyPrerequisite: teacher approvalThis course includes the principles and techniques of producing, processing, and marketing plants, shrubs, and trees which may lead to career opportunities ingreenhouse operations and/or management. Paired with Introduction to Horticultural Science. Students in this course also participate in the PALS mentoring program.491340
Plant Science (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Fall OnlyThis course is a general overview of plant science. Basic plant systems and propagation methods are covered. Paired with Biological Plant Science.491210
Biological Plant Science (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Semester, 1/2 Unit Spring OnlyThis course is a scientific approach to plant science using scientific principles and applied management practices. An emphasis on selection and industry review will bebased on scientific data. Paired with Plant Science.491390
Agriculture Mechanics (10th, 11th, 12th)1 Year, 1 UnitThis course is designed to provide the student with experience beyond the exploratory level in Agricultural Mechanics areas. The areas include: arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, cold metal work, sheet metal work, tool fitting, small gas engines, and sketching and drawing.491380
Agricultural Metals (11th, 12th)1 Year, 1 UnitPrerequisite: Ag MechanicsThis course covers safety and technical information in agricultural metal fabrication. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on skills in cold metal work, welding, and cutting.
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