The Ornamental Horticulture pathway prepares students for careers in the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Topics include plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, plant reproduction, nursery production, and floriculture, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance. If your student is interested in the Ornamental Horticulture pathway, contact your student's counselor!
Intro to Agriculture - This course is designed for beginning agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science. This course provides "hands on" learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities such as showing at the county fair.
Biology and Sustainable Agriculture (Ag Biology) - This one year course, organized into four major units, integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. Within each unit, specific life science principles integrate with agricultural principles, as students gain knowledge of how the two disciplines inform each other, culminating in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting student research.
The Art & History of Floral Design - Students are introduced to floral design. Instruction includes basic design techniques, corsage and arrangement construction, care and selection of flowers, elements and principles of design, history of floral design, balloons and floral accessories and shop practices.
Advanced Ornamental Horticulture - Students will have “hands on” experience in how to use plants in everyday living, such as gardening, landscaping, floral design and greenhouse production. The skills and knowledge learned in this class can lead to jobs and will help prepare for college Ornamental Horticulture classes.
Advanced Floral Design - This course is designed to provide advanced training in floral design. In this course students will learn how to construct advanced floral projects, focusing on wedding and sympathy designs. In addition, students will learn practices necessary for placement in the floral industry.
