Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Each student is required to complete 10 hours of agriculture related activities outside of the school day. This is called the Supervised
Parent & Student Agreement Parents
Agricultural Experience or SAE. These activities must be documented on the SAE Packet (given by Mrs. Davis) and should include at least two pictures of the student working.
**Detailed info will be given in class SAEs can be anything related to agriculture like the following examples: - Job shadowing within an ag-related field - Starting a garden at home or at school - Raising or caring for animals - Create floral designs - Teaching younger students about agriculture - Other projects approved by Mrs. Davis *The SAE is due on ________________.
supplies and money are limited. If you would like to donate any items to the Agriscience program, we are always in need of: Cleaning Wipes
Paper Towels
Color Pencils
Copy paper
Empty 2 Liter Bottles
Vases
Vegetable Seeds (we’ll take anything) :)
Supplies for Ag Class
classes host over 300 students a year, and
_________ I do not wish for my child’s photo be used in any publications by/for WJMS Agricultural Education.
____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
- Community Service Projects
The Agriscience
6th, 7th, 8th
____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name
- Landscaping around home or community
hands-on labs and activities.
AGRISCIENCE
I have read the syllabus and agree that I understand the requirements for this course.
- Woodworking or repairing equipment
During Agriscience class, we do a variety of
_________ I agree to allow my child’s photograph to be published by Mrs. April Davis in the newspaper, program website, and other materials for the purpose of promoting the agriculture program and student achievements.
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____________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________ Email Address
Students By signing below, I agree that I understand the course guide and agree to follow all class rules and expectations. ____________________________________ Student Name ____________________________________ Student Signature
April Davis Agriscience Teacher & FFA Advisor adavis@jackson.k12.ga.us 706-654-2775 Ext 503 Instagram: @westjacksonmiddleffa Facebook: www.facebook.com/wjmsffa
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Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. We will cover a wide range of topics within agriculture and focus on the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.
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Projects & Labs
Quizzes & Written Assessments
Weekly Journals
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Loose notebook paper Pencil or Pen
*A folder will be provided for each student and left in the classroom.
1) Be on time, on task, and prepared to learn EVERYDAY! 2) Keep all electronics away (unless you have been asked to use them for an assignment). 3) Respect the teacher, classroom, and other students. 4) Clean up after yourself. 5) Do the right thing! 6) Ask questions and participate in your learning!
1) Verbal Warning 2) Behavior Correction Letter **sent home to be completed & bbb returned the following day
3) Detention & Parent Contact 4) Parent Conference 5) Office Referral Students will have 5 passes for the quarter for restroom/water **Please use transition times
5 tardies (being late to class) in the quarter will result in after school detention with Mrs. Davis **The door will close when the bell rings; if you have to open the door, you are tardy!
Passes/Tardies
Grading
All units in Agriscience are the same, but some activities more points than others and counted for more than one
Supplies Needed
Consequences
The information in this course will be given through presentations and note taking, group and individual projects, inclass presentations, and hands-on activities.
AGRISCIENCE
Student Expectations
Course Description
6th, 7th, 8th