ADMISSIONS
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Junior high electives give students the opportunity to discover new interests, develop practical skills, and explore possible pathways for high school and beyond.
From science, engineering, and agriculture to art, dance, leadership, and athletics, each course offers meaningful, hands-on experiences designed to encourage creativity, curiosity, and confidence.
Select a course below to learn more.
AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1
Agriscience & Animal Science (FFA)
Course Overview
Students build a broad foundation in modern agriculture by exploring its scientific, environmental, economic, and societal impact. Coursework integrates biological and physical science, research concepts, agriscience safety, agricultural history, leadership, agribusiness, and career exploration. Laboratory and hands-on activities give students experience using technology, scientific testing, observation, and problem-solving in agricultural contexts. Students see agriculture as a modern STEM field that connects biology, environmental science, technology, business, leadership, and global systems. Hands-on investigations help students understand how scientific decisions affect food, natural resources, and communities.
Why You’ll Love This Course
If you are interested in science, the environment, leadership, or how agriculture affects the world, this course gives you a broad foundation. You will learn through laboratory activities and practical investigations while exploring careers across modern agriculture. It is a great choice for students who enjoy science but also want to see how that science affects food, animals, land, technology, business, and everyday life.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct laboratory tests and scientific observations
• Investigate biological and physical science in agriculture
• Use appropriate agriscience technology and equipment
• Explore environmental and global agriculture issues
• Participate in leadership and agribusiness activities
Skills You’ll Build
• Laboratory safety
• Scientific observation
• Agricultural literacy
• Leadership
• Employability and agribusiness skills
Potential Careers & Next Steps
• Agricultural scientist
• Environmental specialist
• Agribusiness manager
• Agricultural engineer
• Agriculture or environmental-science program
