1. West Valley High School Agriculture Program
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

2. Agriculture Class opportunities
The agriculture program is a great opportunity for any college bound/career seeking student.
Learn real world skills, develop your leadership and critical thinking abilities and prepare yourself for what the future has to offer.
There are scholarship opportunities, college credit classes and all the courses meet A-G requirements for H.S and college.
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3. The Following classes will be offered for the 2018-2019 school year.
Agriculture Biology (A-G) D Life Science
Agriculture Chemistry ( A-G) D Physical Science
Plant and Soil Science (A-G) D Physical Science AND College credit
Animal Science and Technologies (A-G) D Life Science third year
Veterinary Science (A-G) D Life Science fourth year AND College Credit
Landscape and Env. Design (A-G) F Fine Art AND College Credit
Agriculture Mechanics 1, 2 (A-G) G Elective credit AND College Credit for ag mech. 2
Agriculture Floriculture (A-G) F Fine ART credit

4. Animal Science Pathway
In the Animal Science pathway, students study large, small, and specialty animals. Students explore the necessary elements, such as diet, genetics, habitat, and behavior, to create humane, ecologically, and economically sustainable animal production systems. The pathway includes the study of animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health and welfare, animal production, technology, and the management and processing of animal products and by-products.
Agriculture Biology Freshman year
Agriculture Chemistry Sophomore year
Animal Science/Technology Junior year
Veterinary Science Senior year
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
Veterinarian Technician/Veterinarian
Animal Caretaker/Kennel Operator
Animal Breeder
Ranch Manager
Feed Nutritionist

5. Ornamental Horticulture Pathway
The Ornamental Horticulture pathway prepares students for careers in the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Topics include plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, plant reproduction, nursery production, and floriculture, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance.
Agriculture Biology Freshman year
Plant and Soil Science Sophomore year
Landscape and environmental Junior/Senior year
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
Florist/Floral Designer
Landscape Design/Architect
Aquaponics Grower
Botanical Specialist
Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
Crop Manager

6. Agriculture Mechanics Pathway
The Agricultural Mechanics pathway prepares students for careers related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment used by the agriculture industry. Basic agricultural mechanics skills and safety, cover woodworking, electrical systems, plumbing, cold metal work, concrete, and welding technology. Advanced topics, deal with metal fabrication, small engines, agriculture power and technology, and agriculture construction.
Agriculture Mechanics 1
Agriculture Mechanics 2
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
Agriculture Equipment Operator
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician Agricultural Engineer
Welder
Equipment Fabricator
Construction/Builder

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