Course Code: 280470, 280480
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: 7110 - Agricultural Business / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) requirement.

Description:  The purpose of this course is to accent agriculture education and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association in developing young people to be premier leaders with a vision. Critical thinking and evaluation skills will be an important aspect of the curriculum. Just as important will be the incorporation of articulation skills, both written and verbal. Students will develop and enhance their leadership skills through self-enhancement, goal setting, cooperative learning, speech proficiency, parliamentary procedures, book reviews, and presentations. To maximize critical thinking skills, current events in agriculture will be brought in by the students and used in a decision-making forum. This process will include both written and oral skills. Note: Fall Ag Leadership A is open to all students. Ag Leadership B is aimed at state CDE (Career Development Event) team preparation and requires teacher approval prior to enrollment.

Course Code:  281910, 281920
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  Agriculture Speech Communications P
Length:  Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway:  7112 – Advanced Agricultural Business / Capstone
College Entrance:  Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement

Description:  Students are welcomed to Leadership II. They will promote and develop advanced leadership in the Agriculture Industry. Ag Leadership II is the capstone course for our CTE Ag Business Pathway and relies on team work, project-based learning and increasing leadership capabilities. Students will read extensively about the nature of leadership and it’s different styles. Additionally, students write frequently write, critically, reflectively, persuasively, and speak about the real world issues in Agriculture. Topics will include current issues in Ag legislation, development of personal leadership skills, FFA, and Career Development Judging.

Course Code: 281510, 281520
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  Agriculture Leadership I P
Length: Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway:  7111 – Intermediate Agricultural Business / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement.

Description: Speech will cover all aspects of physical delivery as well as written and verbal organization, and listening skills. Presentations will include speeches to inform, demonstrate, persuade, and entertain as well as oral interpretation and panel discussion. Special attention will be paid to topics in agriculture. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and project programs through department activities.

Course Code:  112510, 112520
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  None
Length:  Two Semesters
CTE Pathway:  7121-Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics (Concentrator)
College Entrance:  Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement.

Description:  This course in agriculture mechanics focuses on specialized skill development in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and repair. This course is designed to be A-G approved.

Course Code:  112610, 112620
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics
Length:  Two Semesters
CTE Pathway:  7122- Advanced Agricultural Mechanics (Capstone)
College Entrance:  Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement.

Description:  This course may include advanced skill development in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and repair. This course is designed to be A-G approved.