Animal Science / Vet Tech
JHS offers the following classes as part of its animal science pathway for the 2019-2020 school year. Each following school year courses will be added as our program expands to the full compliment of classes.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses, donkeys, and mules. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
One of the attractions of the animal science agriculture classes is the use of companion animals and certain species of livestock for the purpose of hands on education. Students will have the opportunity to safely learn and perform tasks and skills related to both small and large breed animals. The following species are included in classroom skills labs but not limited to: dogs, cats, small exotics, reptiles, horses, cattle, and sheep. All animals permitted on campus will be under the direct supervision of the agricultural science teacher and will not be left unattended at any time.
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