Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Teacher: Ms. Pasket

Contact Information:

Phone: 281-357-3220 EX-2563

Email: meaganpasket@tomballisd.net

Conference Period: 6th period

Classroom: 1613

Welcome!!!

Course Introduction: To be prepared for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources,

students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. This course allows students to

develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development,

globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for success,

students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce experience, apply, and transfer their

knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Course Requirements: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources shall be taken as

seriously as all core classes; students are required to pass ALL classes in order to participate in

any UIL activity. Students are required to come to class prepared to take notes and participate in

hands-on activities. A minimum of a composition notebook is required to take notes and keep

assignments in. This notebook will be kept in the classroom in the appropriate crate. Please

bring this notebook to class by Friday, August 25, 2017.

All students will be issued an online record book called The Ag Experience Tracker, which is a

requirement from the state. It can be found at www.theaet.com. Students will be given the

opportunity to work on this in class. Failure to comply with the state requirements could result

in a failing grade and loss of credit for the course. Students will be encouraged to join and

participate in the Tomball FFA chapter, which will allow them to show an animal, as well as

have the opportunity to be on leadership and career development teams.

Grading Guidelines: There will be 3 major grades and 9 daily grades every 9 weeks.. Daily

grades will consist of quizzes, worksheets, bookwork, class participation activities, record books,

and major grades will consist of tests and projects. Daily grades= 30% and major grades=

70%. If extra credit is offered, all students will be given the opportunity to participate.

Late work: Is graded as follows:

Major Assignments – late = 15 pt. deduction

Daily Assignments –

Assignments are expected to be turned in the day they were assigned unless the

teacher allows the students to finish it for homework. Then it is expected to be

turned in the next day. If there is a sub in the classroom, and the student does not

complete and turn in the assignment that designated day, it will NOT be accepted

late.

Make Up Work: Make up assignments and/or tests will be available to students after an absence,

BUT it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the teacher and to get his or her

assignment from the makeup work crate. For every day the student is absent, that is the amount of

time they have to complete the assignments. If it is not completed in the allotted time, it falls under

the guidelines of late work.

Classroom Policies: All agricultural science classrooms will follow the Tomball ISD teacher/student

handbook. I would like to stress the following classroom policies:

1. Respect (toward yourself and others)

2. Use the parking lot for cell phones – no cell phone use in class unless instructed to use

by the teacher.

3. Warm ups should be written at the beginning of every class period

4. Students will sit in assigned seats

5. 2 minute bell - students must wait until this bell rings to put up notes and get phones

6. No food allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are permitted.

7. Textbooks - must be put back in cabinets if used and may be checked out for a day if

permission is gained from me

8. All work needing to be graded should be turned in to the appropriately marked box

9. TISD Laptops/Chrome Books, when used for an in-class assignment, are assigned

according to the student desk number. They should be put up appropriately and not

damaged. Each computer/ Chrome Book should be inspected by the student BEFORE

work has begun; any issues need to be given to me immediately.

Conferences: The absolute best way to reach me to discuss grades, behavior, or any other school

concerns will be by e-mail. Due to the fact that I am out often for FFA and school related activities

and I am often in a lab, the phone is not the best way to reach me. If you do call, please leave a

message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. Grades and attendance can be checked on

the district website regularly.

Materials Fee: A $10.00 fee will be collected by Friday, September 1, 2017. Checks are payable to

Tomball FFA. If you have any questions or concerns please email me.

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Please detach, sign and return to class by Friday, August 25, 2017 for a DAILY GRADE.

I have read Ms. Pasket’s syllabus for Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and

agree to the terms written.

Printed Student Name__________________________________________________

Student Signature______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________

Best Contact Number in case of an emergency _______________________________

*Composition Notebooks are needed in class by August 25, 2017