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AGRICULTURE

5951/5952 Agri-science Survey (year 1 credit or semester ½ credit) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of agriculture and the vast array of opportunities which are available to them through agricultural education. Students will see how agriculture and agribusiness plays a vital role in our world through science, food, clothing, medicine, recreation, natural resources, communications and the economy. As a class, we will explore a variety of agricultural topics such as horticulture/floriculture, animal science, agribusiness, and food science, while also spending time focusing specifically on Wisconsin agriculture, FFA, and agricultural careers. Many hands on labs in the fields of animals, plants, genetics, soil, and food are also included. Can be taken as separate ½ credit semesters.

5870 NEW Outdoor Skills (semester ½ credit) Fall Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 So you enjoy Wisconsin’s natural resources? You hunt, fish, you snowmobile or ATV, maybe you want to start trapping? Are you thinking that natural resources may hold a career for you? This class offers students the opportunity to gain certification in Hunter Safety, Bow Hunter Safety, Trapper Education, ATV

Operation, Boating Safety and Snowmobile Safety education. These certifications will look good on resumes and improve your experience in these areas. Get out and enjoy the natural resources with your certifications gained during the school day!

5880 NEW Fish and Wildlife Conservation (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12

Explore the great outdoors! Students will study fish and wildlife management, hunting and fishing regulations and habitats of wild animals. National and state wildlife refuges as well as animal migratory habitats will be studied. Careers in the Department of Natural Resources will be discussed. Learn what it takes to get a job in the great outdoors!

5890 NEW Small Animal Care (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 This class will provide students with biological science in the small animal species. This is a course for the student wanting to explore the science of small and pleasure animals. The course includes a study of, animal welfare vs. animal rights, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, behavior and genetics. It will also include an overview of the following animals and the appropriate management for each: dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and fish. Current issues, career opportunities, and computer applications related to this course will be explored. Instruction will be a combination of classroom, laboratory, and on-site learning.

5860 Veterinary Science (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 Veterinary Science is a specialty hands-on course. It encompasses the science and study of domesticated animals such as rabbits, dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, fish, and birds. In the course, students will also be trained with lab and computer activities to become a veterinarian, veterinarian assistant, and veterinarian technician.

Proper care, management, nutrition, and breeding of domesticated animals will also be discussed. Animal care, safety, careers, and animal systems, as well as animal rights versus animal welfare will also be studied.

There may also be guest speakers addressing this class, as well as on-site learning.

5861 Large Animal Science (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 This class will provide students with biological science in the large animal species. This is a course for the student wanting to explore the science of animal management. The course includes a study of the meat processing industry, evaluation of animals, animal welfare vs. animal rights, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, behavior and genetics. The Course will also include an overview of the following animals and the appropriate management for each: beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, poultry, and horse. Current issues, career opportunities, and computer applications related to this course will be explored. Instruction will be a combination of classroom, laboratory, and on-site learning.

5862 Horse Science and Management (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 This course covers the selections, breeds, feeding, facilities, and general care of horses. Disciplines and

5901 Landscape Design and Floriculture (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 This semester-long course explores the retail portion of the floriculture industry and landscape design and development. Students will learn to identify and select appropriate flowers and other plant material used in floral design. On-hands laboratories they will create plant-based holiday and special occasion decorations, arrangements, corsages and boutonnieres. In addition this course deals with the design, management and maintenance of landscaping and its related fields. Topics include career opportunities, site development, landscape design, construction materials, plant material usage, economic analysis, and landscape

maintenance. Lawn care, trees, shrubs, flowers, pruning, plant propagation, growth, and home gardening will also be discussed. Emphasis will be on hands-on education using computers, the greenhouse, and lab

facilities. Installation and maintenance of school projects will also be a focus.

5911 Indoor Plant Management (semester ½ credit) Grades 10, 11, 12 This laboratory-based semester course is for any student interested in plant science as a career or hobby.

Areas covered will include basic plant science, flowers, bedding plants, vegetables, gardening, and plant management within a greenhouse, as well as indoor plant care, identification, and soil science. Greenhouse operation will be a major component of the semester. This includes plant selection, propagation, nutrition, pest control, and marketing. Computers, careers, and safety will be integrated throughout the semester.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course may lead to advance standing at Madison Area Technical College and/or Waukesha County Technical College.

5921 Agri-business, Leadership and Group Dynamics (semester ½ credit) Grades 11, 12 This course is recommended for students who wish to become knowledgeable in the areas of business operation, management, and economics. The management and financial topics are valuable to students entering any occupational area. Areas of study include career opportunities, history of marketing, types of marketable goods, market functions, supply and demand, record keeping, cooperative business management, taxes, insurance, financial records and analysis, legal issues, employer-employee relations, and farm/non-farm business planning. This course also deals with leadership and group activities for students who like to interact with other people in the school and community. Topics include understanding leadership styles, developing your own leadership style in class, communication skills, and leadership activities, different types of etiquette, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Students will work on hands-on projects that are school and community oriented.

5922 Agriculture Youth Apprenticeship (semester ½ credit) Grades 11, 12

This is a junior and/or senior level course designed to provide training and instruction for the purpose of securing employment in agriculture and agriculture-related occupations. The heart of the program is based on a cooperative arrangement between the school and area agricultural businesses. Students receive occupational experience under actual on-the-job training. On-the-job students are rotated through a series of planned and meaningful job experiences. The classroom phase of the program deals with the preparation for entry into the world of work and independent study in areas related to their job and career objectives. Students are paid for their work and are given one credit per year towards graduation upon completion of the program. Students interested in co-op education in agriculture should meet with the agriculture instructor during the spring of their sophomore and junior year.

ART

Course Sequence/Options

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Art I Art II Art III Art IV

AP Art

Art courses are year long courses and must be taken for both semesters to continue to the next level.

7701/7702 Art I (year 1 credit) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Beginning art students to experienced artists can enjoy this course. In this introductory course, students will explore basic tools, materials, and techniques of art. Students are taught the basic elements and principles of composition and are urged to use them in a creative manner. In this hands on class, students will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

7801/7702 Art II (year 1 credit) Grades 10, 11, 12

This course explores all forms of art, while students improve their art skills. Art II is a course which provides advanced art projects such as: advanced painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and advanced

drawing. Students will explore ways in which art training may be of use in later life situations.

Demonstrations are provided with some projects and the thought processes of creativity are expanded.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art I or consent of the instructor.

7901/7902 Art III (year 1 credit) Grades 11, 12

This course continues the progression of art education from Art I and II. Students’ personal style should begin to develop in their work. This course is recommended for students who display a sincere and mature desire to create art. Students design some of their program of art study and may specialize in their own areas of interest within the medias of photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking. This course offers students a chance to work at a more independent pace. Prerequisite: successful completion of Art II or consent of the instructor.

7921/7922 Art IV (year 1 credit) Grade 12

This course emphasizes creating well developed projects with detail and craftsmanship. This course is recommended for students who have a sincere interest in creating artwork. Development of ideas and complex projects are stressed. The format of the course is similar to Art III, but there is more freedom for individual expression. Students are expected to work with the instructor and display a professional interest in the products they create. More advanced work in photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and painting. Prerequisite: successful completion of Art III or consent of the instructor.

7951/7952 AP Art 2D Design (year 1 credit) Grades 11, 12

The AP Studio: 2 dimensional Design Art Portfolio Advance Placement course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concepts,

composition, and execution of their ideas. In building the portfolio, students experience a variety of concepts, techniques, and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their versatilities with techniques, problem solving and ideation. Students also develop a body of work for the concentration section of the portfolio that investigates an idea of personal interest to them. A minimum of 24 works of art are required. At the end of this course students have the opportunity-but are not required- to submit their portfolio to the College Board for AP Placement. There is a test/portfolio fee at the end of the course if the student chooses to submit the portfolio to the College Board for grading purposes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval necessary.