Specialty Horticulture Arts 8037

Suggested Grade Levels: 11 or 12 (36 weeks)

Prerequisite:  Horticulture Sciences (8034/36 weeks)

This course covers a wide range of specialty topics, including topiary, fruit and vegetable production, interior plantscaping, terrariums, dish gardens, bonsai, container gardens, heirloom plants, container water gardens, bulb forcing, and hydroponics. Further study is devoted to gardens that are centered on such themes as healing, wildlife, fragrance, and handicapped accessibility. Entrepreneurial business and continuing education opportunities are also addressed. The course emphasizes leadership activities and opportunities for participation in FFA events.

As noted in Superintendent’s Memo #106-10 (4-30-2010), this Career and Technical Education (CTE) course must maintain a maximum pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 students to one teacher, due to safety regulations. The 2010-2012 biennial budget waiver of the teacher-to-pupil ratio staffing requirement does not apply.
Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.		 For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Plant Systems
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