Mr.

Burton
Floriculture and Greenhouse Management
Periods: 2B and 3B
Email: jonathan.burton@ironmail.org
Website: burtoncvhs.posterous.com

COURSE OBJECTIVES
 Students will understand the integral nature of the Agricultural Education
Program.
 Students will demonstrate the propagation of greenhouse plants by seed,
cuttings, and bulbs in a maintained greenhouse environment.
 Students will maintain and prepare container and houseplants for sale.
 Students will investigate chemical characteristics of soil problems.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements
of floral design by designing various arrangements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
You will learn greenhouse practices and management strategies. You will assist
in the planting, growing, and selling the plants that we will raise in the school
greenhouse. You will learn about the requirements of plant growth and nutrients.
Design floral arrangements and landscape designs.

The topics covered by this course are as follows:

1-Introduction to Science 2-Chemistry
3-Cell Structure and Function 4-Cell Reproduction
5-Genetics 6-DNA
7-Animal Systems 8-Plant Systems
9-Ecology 10-Evolution

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
-Each student is required to have a 3 ring binder with tab dividers to keep notes,
handouts, and assignments. Students will need to bring this binder to class each
day. It will be graded on NEATNESS, COMPLETENESS, and ORGANIZATION.
-Each student is encouraged to join and participate in the FFA organization (It is
highly encouraged but not required). It is an excellent leadership development
program and well worth the $ 15 annual membership dues.

GRADING CRITERIA: Grade for the course will be figured in the following
manner:
Tests and Assignments 45%
Three Ring Binder 30%
Labs and Participation 25%
These percentages are estimated averages and may differ at time of grading

Grading System
A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% F = 0-69%
 Tardies and Attendance
Tardies are very disruptive to the learning process. Tardies will be dealt with in
the following manner. Each day there will be a quiz that will review what was
covered in the previous class and will be turned in for credit. If the student is
tardy they will miss the opportunity to earn these points. These points will make
up a large percent of the participation grade and are extremely important. Fifteen
minutes late is considered an unexcused absence. The Teacher determines if a
tardy is excused or unexcused.

Attendance Policy: 
We will follow the Canyon View High School attendance policy found on pages 9 
the student handbook.

This year I will be posting assignments and other information for class on the
internet at burtoncvhs.posterous.com. If your are absent you need to check the
website before coming to me. I will post assignment due dates and test dates on
there as well. It is the student's responsibility to complete the work in the time
frame that is given. Missed assignments will need to be turned in within two days
of the days upon the students return or no credit will be given. Depending on the
assignment the student may be required to come in before, after school or during
lunch to make it up. Missed tests must be made up within 3 days upon the
students return or no credit will be given.

CLASSROOM RULES
1-Arrive on time an immediately begin bellwork
2-Come prepared with required materials (no cell phones, I
pods or Mp3 Players)
3-Be respectful to others and all property
4-Always follow directions
5-Have fun and learn something new everyday

Do Not Remove. Sign and return to Mr. Burton for filing.

I confirm that I have read this Course Description and understand all that it contains. I will also
follow all school and district policies concerning Acceptable Use of equipment and facilities.

Student:________________________ Parent/Guardian:___________________________

Date:_________________

Canyon View High School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, or qualified disability