Agriculture science 1 is a one-year course designed to introduce students to the many different phases of agriculture. They will learn about FFA (Future Farmers of America), animals science, plant science, agriculture business management, leadership skills, ornamental horiculture and floriculture. Ag Science 1 fulfills the science requirement for Integrated Science 1/ Earth Science.

Agriculture Biology is a labratory science course for the college bound student. This course emphasizes detailed knowledge of the central concepts, principles, and basic facts of the following topics: molecular and cellular aspects of living things, stucture and function of agricultural plants and animals, genetics, plant and animal diversity and principles of classification, ecological relationships and animal behavior. Successful completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for Integrated Science 2/ Biology and meets a year of the CSU/UC lab science requirement ('d').

This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of farm animal physiology, reproduction and production. Emphasis will be placed on real life cultural and handling practices. Leadership developement through out the FFA will be required. Application of practical knowledge through SAEP's is also required. Successful completion of this course fulfills the third year science elective requirement for graduation.

This course is designed for students with no experience in agriculture mechanics. The skills needed for the repair and building of farm equipment are taught. Areas to be covered are: basic hand and power tools, metalworking, electricity, rope work, tap and die, concrete, careers, types of farm machinery, chainsaw repair and maintenenance, small engine servicing, acetylene cutting, and basic arc and gas welding. FFA activities, supervised projects, and judging activities will be included.

This course is designed for the construction of farm equipment such as trailers, squeeze chutes, spray rigs, and the repair of this equipment. Other areas of study are drill sharpening, rope work, tap and die, and pipe work. Students will learn how to use wire feed welders and plasma cutters on stainless steel and aluminum metals. FFA activities, supervised projects, and judging activities will be included. Projects may be for the student, other people, or those assigned by the instructor.

This is an advanced course for those students interested in welding or other constuction methods. Students will be able to build ranch equipment such as trailers, workbenches, and other tools used on the farm or in agribusiness. FFA activities, supervised projects, and judging activities will be included. Projects may be built for the student, other people, or those assigned by the instructor.

This Valley ROP course is designed to introduce students to the business world as it relates to agriculture, the world's largest business. This course will introduce students to many facets of the business world from economics to management, marketing, sales and leadership skills needed to understand the basic, fundamental aptitudes of the business industry. Students will study various aspects of leadership including but not limited to planning activities, public speaking, interpersonal skills, educational planning and career developement. Real life applications of topics will be emphasized through student's Supervised Occupational Experience Program and FFA participation.

This Valley ROP course is designed for advanced study of agriculture business oppotunities and economics for the college bound students with an interest in agriculture . Through the course, students will understand and apply basic economic principals as they relate to individual consumers, production agriculture, and Agri-business management. Life skills such as resumes, job applications, interview skills, and college and scholarship applications will be included. The students will develop a "business" that will produce, package, determine prices, and market their products. Students will keep accurate records of expenses, receipts, and profit/losses. At the conclusion of the course, profits will be split equally between partners.

This Valley ROP course is designed to allow students to apply an artistic approach to floral design. Students will explore elements and priciples of design, two or three dimensional designs, history of floral art, arrangment styles and techniques, seasonal, holiday and occasional designs. Students will achieve this through creating, designing, identifying, explaining and evaluating all topics of study. FFA Activities, supervised projects and judging activities will be included.

This Valley ROP course is designed to expose students to the floriculture industry on a more technical and advanced level. This course will address the following topics: 1) importance of the floriculture industry, 2) floral crops and their characteristics, 3) tools and equipment, 4) care and managment of floral crops, 5) principles and elements of design, 6) seasonal, holiday and occasional design, 7) plant propagation, 8) wedding and hi-style design and, 9) merchandising and marketing of designs and arrangments. Students will develope leadership and employability skills emphasized through the course. Integrated through the course are career preparation; standards,m which include communication, interpersonal skills, prblem solving, saftey, technology and other employment skills. Students will develop leadership skills through FFA, maintain a Supervised Occupational Experience Program and keep a California FFA record book.

This course will provide the students with theories and principles related to environmental horticulture science. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan to major in agricultural sciences at a four-year college and/or university. Specific student outcomes are: Utilize Environmental Horticulture Science principles as a relavant vehicle to teach biological principle and improve the science principle and scientific literacy of students. Students will visit local junior colleges, agricultuural business and horticulture industries in the area to view and research technology in the field of environmental horticulture.

This course is for students desiring continued study of horiculture skills and decorative plant techniques including the application of these skills to the organization and set-up of an horiculture related student business. Students will have the opportunity to visit local businesses and do advanced project work in landscaping, horiculture and floriculture. Successful completion of this course fulfills the one-year graduation requirement for Fine Arts.

This course is the study of the congenial blend of art and science as it applies to growing plants. Emphasis will be placed on practices relavant to stone fruit, grapes, citrus, and ornamental practices. The course will encourage practical application of scientific principles of grafting, use of hormones, pruning practices, and care of orchard trees. Leadership development through FFA will be required. Application of practical knowledge of Student Occupational Experience Program is also offered.