In order to insure compliance, all scheduling will occur through the permission and acceptance by the vocational instructor. We will also use this grant to add Work Place Readiness Skills to the Agriculture Education Curriculum. These skills will empower students to take responsibility for their future by introducing them to the basic management skills all horticulture students need to succeed. These include self-management, problem solving, and teamwork. Approval of this grant will allow the Agriculture Education Department to achieve the following objectives.
Every student is provided instruction and hands-on experience within the field of Horticulture.
Students will be evaluated on a quarterly basis through skill assessment activities. All students in the horticulture classes will be trained to meet necessary entrance criteria for positions, which are in high demand within the metropolitan areas. Students will participate in horticulture classes, contests, and sales programs. All of the above activities established by the Agriculture Education Department are designed to address the high demand occupational careers in horticulture. All graduating students within the horticulture program of the district shall possess the basic skills needed in order to succeed on the job or enter higher educational endeavors.