Creston School District No. 073Agriculture Science and Mechanics

Program

Agriculture Science and Mechanics ProgramGrade Level Course Goals

7th and 8th Grade½ year matched with Life Skills

Mechanical Drawing

• Develop skills to transfer between 2D and 3D

• Gain interest in mechanics and applied knowledge

9th Grade½ year matched with Digitools

Fundamentals of Ag. Science and Mechanics

• Develop skills in using hand tools and power tools

• Gain entry level knowledge in Agriculture Science

• Provide Agriculture Science knowledge for every student.

10th GradeElective

Introduction to Ag. Science and Mechanics

• Apply the skills in using hand tools and power tools

• Gain proficient level knowledge in Agriculture Science

• Explore several specialized areas of Agriculture Science

11th and 12th GradeElective

Ag. Science and Mechanics

• Complete projects using hand tools and power tools

• Gain an advanced level knowledge in Agriculture Science and Mechanics

• Specialize in an area or multiple areas of Agriculture Science and Mechanics

Grant Funding 2009-2010Two Grants:1. Career and Technical Education – $10,000• Increase the quality and rigor of secondary career and technical

education,• Improve links to postsecondary education, encourage and facilitate

academic instruction through career and technical courses, and • Expand access to and awareness of the opportunities offered by high

quality career and technical education.

2. Course Equivalency Grant - $3,000To provide more fully the academic and career and technical skills of

secondary education students and post secondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.

Input and Direction of Program

Public Meetings (March-June 2010)

Steering Committee (June – October 2010)

C.T.E. Agriculture and Business Advisory Committee

(October 2010 )

C.T.E. Instructor – Jeff Boyd

• Certification

• Directions for the Program

• Ag. Science and Mechanics this year.

• Philosophy

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FFA• Part of the C.T.E. Grant is to explore and visit

successful FFA programs in Eastern Washington.

• Develop a plan to create a successful FFA program that is competitive and provides for the needs of students and the community

• Develop a way for the program to be self-supporting.

• Develop the Leadership aspect of FFA into every course.

Questions?Jeff Boyd jboyd@creston.wednet.edu509-636-272

Bill Wadlington wwadlington@creston.wednet.edu509-636-2721 or 509-641-1170