Introduction to Horticulture
Agriscience 261
Fall 2005
Ginger Holton
Description of Course:
This exploratory course is designed to introduce students to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills, entrepreneurship, and occupational opportunities.
Grading System:
• Daily Assignments – 40%
• Test Grades – 60%
Grades:
• Daily assignments include all homework assignments, participation grades, and daily quizzes*
• Test grades include all unit tests, six weeks tests, notebook grades*, and record book grades*
• Daily quizzes will be given everyday at the beginning of class. They will cover the material from the day before. These quizzes will be worth 10 points each and will combine to make a daily grade at the end of the week. These quizzes will be helpful in studying for the unit tests. They cannot be made up unless you have an excused absence.
• Notebooks – each student is required to keep a notebook. I will specify what will be in each notebook. They will be graded twice each six weeks.
• Record books – each ag student will be required to keep a record book. They will be updated and graded at the end of each six weeks.
Extra Credit:
• Pay FFA Dues – 5 points (added to six weeks grade)
• Work at Ag Farm – 2 points
• Attend FFA Meetings -2 points
• Participate in Fundraiser – 2 points
• Participate on a Leadership Development Team – 2 points
• Participate on a Career Development Team – 2 points
Classroom Rules:
• Be respectful at all times
• Bring all supplies and materials to class
• Be on time to class
• Practice safety procedures at all times
• DO RIGHT!!!
Consequences:
• Recurring violations of any rules will result in punishment
o D-Hall
o Barn Duty
Classroom Procedures:
• Turn all work in on time
• You will have one day for each day you are absent to make up work
• You must make arrangements to make up tests.
• If you are absent on the day of the test, (and were aware of the test) you will make it up the day you come back.
Signature:_____________________________________ Date:________________
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