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Course De scriptions

Horticulture

Grades 9-12, 1 Credit

Through laboratory activities, students apply scientific principles to the field of horticulture, including the areas of floriculture,
landscape design, greenhouse operation, nursery plant production, and turf management. They practice safety, develop
leadership traits, use plant-growing media, and identify, propagate, and grow horticultural plants in the greenhouse and land
laboratory.
Turf Grass Establishment and Management

Grades 10-12, 1 Credit

Students begin to master the duties and tasks of professionals who establish and maintain turf in public areas such as golf
courses; parks; athletic fields; school, industrial, and institutional campuses; and residential lawns.

Turf Grass Applications Advanced

Grades 10-12, 2 Credits Prerequisite: Turf Establishment & Maintenance

Students continue to study the duties and tasks of professionals who establish and maintain turf. Students will learn skills
in athletic facility management and complex design, alternative sports surfaces, leadership, record keeping, and service
skills. The students’ major responsibility will be to care for the “Jungle”. As part of the “Jungle Turf Crew”, members will be
responsible for stadium repairs, landscaping, maintaining the turf, painting all lines and logos and preparing the field for
games. Possible dual enrollment (see CTE counselor)

Landscaping I

Grades 9-12, 1 Credit Prerequisite: Horticulture

Landscaping offers skilled workers satisfying career opportunities in varying working environments. The expanding and
evolving green industry keeps skilled workers in high-demand occupations with educational and leadership opportunities.
This course focuses on preparing students for entry-level employment and advancement in landscape design, landscape
construction, and landscape maintenance.

Landscaping II

Grades 9-12, 1 Credit Prerequisite: Landscaping I

Landscaping offers skilled workers satisfying career opportunities in varying working environments. The expanding and
evolving green industry keeps skilled workers in high-demand occupations that feature educational and leadership
opportunities. This course focuses on preparing students for entry-level employment in commercial landscaping through
hands-on experiences. Students will design landscapes and install components, including lighting, hardscapes, and water
features within an environment of the landscaping business enterprise.

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