Agriculture Classes Available at Chandler High School

Prerequisite: None

Full Year

1 Credit

Students will learn how agriculture plays a key role in the U.S. and world economy through experiential learning in the area of plant and animal sciences, mechanics, and leadership development. A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE) is required for all students. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop leadership and skills for career success. FFA offers leadership and community service opportunities to assist with entrance into college. 

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Prerequisite: None

Full Year

1 Credit (This course may be applied as a biology credit)

Students will utilize experiential learning to focus on how plant and animal sciences play a key role in Biology. Emphasis will be on major biology components and how they relate to life. A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE) is required for all students. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop leadership and skills for career success. 

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion PALS or ABS 

Full Year

1 Credit (Completion of Agriscience 1 and 2 will provide one credit of laboratory science for university admission or high school credit and one CTE credit.)

This course focuses on plant sciences, specifically with plant production in the greenhouse. Units include plant growth and development, hydroponics, propagation, nutrition, pests, greenhouse management, landscape plant identification, design and installation of irrigation systems, and equipment maintenance. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop skills for leadership and career success. Industry certification may be offered in this course. FFA offers leadership and community service opportunities to assist with entrance into college. 

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Agriscience 1

Full Year

1 Credit (Completion of Agriscience 1 and 2 will provide one credit of laboratory science for university admission or high school credit and one CTE credit.) 

This course focuses on the animal sciences as well as the history and trends in animal industries. Units include animal selection, health, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, meat evaluation, and horse care. Business principles of the animal industries are included. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop skills for leadership and career success. Industry certification may be offered in this same course. FFA offers leadership and community service opportunities to assist with entrance into college. 

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Agriscience 2

Full Year

1 Credit (may be repeated for credit)

Course Fee Required

This course will cover some of the mechanical skills needed in the agricultural industry. Units taught include safety, tool identification and maintenance, computer applications in mechanics, arc welding, mig welding, plumbing, electricity, electric motors, woodwork, working drawings, surveying, concrete, small gas engines, tractor operation and safety. Students will be required to maintain an SAE. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop skills for leadership and career success. FFA offers leadership and community service opportunities to assist with entrance into college.  

Prerequisite: Completion of Agriscience 2 

Full Year

1 Credit (may be taken for economics credit)

Students will learn the basics of agricultural business management. Topics include entrepreneurship, profit-maximizing principles, salesmanship, leadership in the workplace, machinery management, and job interview skills. A project will be required of all students. Students will be required to maintain an SAE. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop skills for leadership and career success. FFA offers leadership and community service opportunities to assist with entrance into college. 

Prerequisite: Completion of Agriscience 2 and instructor approval

Full Year

3 Credits (may be taken for Economics credit)

Students will learn the basics of agricultural business management. Topics include entrepreneurship, profiting-maximizing principles, salesmanship, leadership in the workplace, and job interview skills. A project will be required of all students. Students will be required to work an average of 15 hours per week and attend class. SAE records will be required. Students will participate in FFA where they will develop skills for leadership and career success. Students must have their own transportation and insurance.