Ms. Slough
eslough@azleisd.net
Phone: (817)-444-5555 ext 5099
Tutorial Times: Monday 7:30-7:55 & Wednesday 3:20-3:45
Conference: 3rd
Remind 101: Text @4fgfck to 81010
Class website: http://www.azleisd.net/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=1973&
Azle FFA website: www.azleffa.ffanow.org
Course Description:
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, a comprehensive course, provides students the knowledge and skills necessary for career planning and advanced study in the broad field of agriculture/agribusiness. Topics of instruction include the agricultural industry and its global importance; agricultural leadership organizations; agricultural research; concepts of animal and plant science; basics of mechanized agriculture; and personal and communication skills.
Curriculum Content:
- State, National & International Agriculture
- SAE – Projects
- Basic Animal Management
- SAE Record Keeping
- FFA Manual – History & Procedures of the FFA
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Personal & Communication Skills
- Agricultural History
- Ag Mechanics
Supplies:
- Paper
- Composition Note Book
- I-Pad
I-pad Usage Procedures
- Follow all AISD Technology Rules and Regulations
- Be respectful of your opportunity to use technology
- Use the tool for the task and only the task
Class Procedures :
- Arrive on time
- Pick up folder
- Daily Warm-Up
- Pick Up Interactive Notebook
- Follow Social Contract and AHS Handbook
- Make sure to bring paper, pen and I-Pad to class every day
Grading Procedures:
You will be given a minimum of 8 Grades during a six week period. (SAE HOURS- will count for 15% of quiz grade at 3 weeks and will count for marking period test at 6 weeks which will be a total 35% of the six weeks grade.) For more details on the Record Book look at the Supervised Agriculture Experience Record Book Rubric
Grades are determined using the following formula:
Daily Grades: 20%
- Homework
- Classroom & Lab Assignments
Quiz Grades: 30%
- Both announced and unannounced quiz grades
- 3 Weeks AET Online Recordbook-
Test Grades 30%
- Unit Tests
- Interactive Notebooks
- Projects/Presentations Some assignments will require written reports, projects, or class presentations. These assignments that require an extended amount of time, effort, and creativity will be graded and scored as a major grade.
Marking Period Test 20%
- Each 6 Weeks you will be required to turn in an up-to-date AET Record Books online for the 6 Weeks Test.
All Students are highly encouraged to join the Azle FFA!