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AGRI-SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AH122 Grades 9-10
This course is an introductory level course in agriculture and natural resources. Since agriculture is the leading industry in the nation, this course will emphasize the importance of natural resources, agriculture, and related sciences. Students will be introduced to agronomy, horticulture, environmental science, hydroponics, forestry, and plant science.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1/2

INTRODUCTION TO GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT AH255 Grades 9, 10
Introduction to Greenhouse is designed to provide students with an understanding of the greenhouse industry, including marketing and finance. Students will be given an opportunity to work in the greenhouse growing greenhouse crops and landscape plants.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1/2

GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT AH355 Grades 10, 11, 12
This course includes basic plant science, greenhouse management, raising and using foliage and annual plants. Floriculture, landscape design and planting are also emphasized. Students actually grow and care for plants in the greenhouse and on the school campus. Participation in the horticulture youth organization is encouraged.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1

FLORICULTURE AH375 Grades 11, 12
Students maintain the greenhouse, schedule the planting of greenhouse crops and prepare these crops for sale. Floriculture, landscape design and contracting, and turfgrass management will be studied in depth.
PREREQUISITES - Greenhouse Management Credit 1

TURF AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AH272 Grades 11, 12
This course is an extension of floriculture and designed for students who have an interest in turf management. It includes a study of the establishment and maintenance practices used by successful turfgrass managers. Relevant scientific theory and practical management skills are integral to this course. The course begins with an overview of the industry, showing its relative size and the opportunities available to people knowledgeable of turf practices. Students who register for this course should also register for Exterior and Interior Landscaping.
PREREQUISITES - Floriculture, Greenhouse Management I or II Credit 1/2

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LANDSCAPING AH262 Grades 11, 12
This course is an extension of floriculture and designed for students who are interested in landscape design. It includes a study of practices used by successful landscape architects. Some time will be devoted to employment opportunities in exterior and interior landscaping. Students who take this course should plan to take Turf and Grounds Management also.
PREREQUISITES - Floriculture, Greenhouse Management I or II Credit 1/2

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The PTSA is sponsoring a reception honoring John Aitken on Wednesday, May 21 at 2:30 in the Circulation Library. Everyone is Welcome.

Congratulations to the Knowledge Bowl Team for an outstanding year as News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl finalists.

5/18 Baccalaureate at Grace Evangelical at 1:30

5/19-20 Senior Exams

5/22 Graduation Practice

5/24 Graduation at 10 a.m.at Hope Presbyterian

5/24 at 11:30 p.m. Project Graduation at Germantown Athletic Club

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