11th & 12th Graders

Advanced Module Sets for October 7 - December 21, 2024 (No School Thanksgiving Week)

Veterinary Science - 10 Week Module - NEW

Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and two animal focused standard modules (Introduction to Poultry, Introduction to Large Animals, Introduction to Small Animals, and/or Equine Science)

Description: This course introduces students to the basics of veterinary care. Topics covered include general animal care and welfare, animal health, laws and ethics relating to animal care, and workplace safety involving large, small, and exotic animals. Alongside, students will receive hands-on experience by job shadowing a local veterinarian and sharing their experiences with their classmates.

Advanced Module Sets for January 6 - February 7, 2025

Horticulture / Floriculture - 5 Week Module - NEW

Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and two plant focused standard modules (Plant Science 1 and 2)

Description: This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge to apply design principles in the floral industry. Topics include history of the floral industry, processing techniques and tools, trends, and flower and foliage identification important in the design of quality floral arrangements. 

Advanced Module Sets for February 10 - April 18, 2025

Dave Ramsey - Foundations in Personal Finance - 10 Week Module - NEW

Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and three regular standard modules in any pathway. 

Description: No one is born knowing all there is to know about money. It takes time, experience, and a few lessons learned the hard way to figure it all out. The experts you’ll meet in the course have been there and done that - and you get to learn from them! Dave Ramsey, Kristina Ellis, George Kamel, Ken Coleman, Dr. John Delony, and Rachel Cruze are passionate about helping people succeed in their finances, careers, and everyday lives. Ramsey solutions will be leading the curriculum content, but it means so much more when you have a cohort of students your age to reflect with and around. The mixture of content and reflection makes this an impactful experience and module for those involved!

Advanced Module Sets for March 17 - April 18, 2025

Crop Management and Agronomy - 5 Week Module - NEW

Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and two plant focused standard modules (Plant Science 1 and 2)

Description: This course investigates advanced crop management production and management topics. Students develop an understanding of nutrition and fertilization methods, resource management, pest management, technology use, marketing, and sustainable systems. 

Agricultural Work-Based Learning - 5 Week Module - NEW

Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken at least three standard modules focused on any subject in agriculture. 

Description: This course will provide students with fundamental skills for success in agricultural careers and team environments by finding a place to volunteer their time. Students will investigate a specific pathway in agriculture they’re interested in taking a career in by volunteering their time with a business. For the best experience, students must line up this volunteering experience prior to the start of the module. Throughout the module, students will reflect on their experiences and share it with their classmates.