Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Miss Gonzalez
Room P3
Hendrickson High School
Phone: (512) 594-1352
Conference periods: 2nd and 6th
Email: pilar.gonzalezmunoz@pfisd.net
Course Information:
This course is designed to prepare students for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources. This
course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal
development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices and expectations. Time will be spent in
the classroom, outside (as weather permits), and in the greenhouse. The standards to be met will be
outlined by the TEKS.
Required Classroom Materials (other than paper and pen/pencil):
Composition Notebook
Closed Toed Shoes
Markers and or Colored Pencils
Writing Utensils
****Please note that the above supplies are available from the teacher if you are unable to obtain them. ****

Classroom Rules:
All students are expected to adhere to the following classroom rules:
Be on time and prepared for class.
Demonstrate respect for yourself, others, and our school.
Maintain self-control and stay on task.
Complete your own work and be accountable for your own actions.
Be positive! Negativity only brings yourself and others around you down.
Keep cellphones and other devices (excludes school provided laptop) away and turned off unless
instructed otherwise.
Consequences:
1st offense:
2nd offense:
3rd offense:
4th offense:

Student warning
Conference with student
Contact the parent/guardian
Referral to grade level principle

Grading Policy:
Nine weeks grades will be determined from the following percentages as outlined in the HHS
student handbook:
Major Grades- 70%
Minor Grades- 30%
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Class Requirements/Recommendations:
Major Grades
Final Exam/Projects/Cycle Exam Grades (70%)
Final Exam- The final exam will account for 25% of the students overall grade
for the course.
Projects- Projects will be assigned throughout the units in this course. Students
will be given ample classroom time to work on projects.
Cycle Exams- There will be a test given for each of the units covered in the
course. Tests may consist of the following types of questions: multiple choice,
short answer, true/false, and essay
Minor Grades
Daily Work/Classroom Activities/Participation
Daily Work- Daily work will be given during class and is required to be turned in
before the end of the class on the day assigned. Bell Work is considered daily
work.
Quizzes- Quizzes will be given daily to ensure students are staying on task. Quiz
content will come from the previous days lesson.
Participation- This is a hands-on course. Students will be required to participate
in all planned activities whether they are in a classroom setting or outside.
Dressing appropriately for activities is included in your participation grade.
Students who fail to do so will automatically receive a 70 for that days
participation grade. Students will be told in advance if they are to wear particular
clothes (long sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes, etc).
Make-Up Work (Absences):
A student will be given the opportunity to make up missed class work due to absences. Students have a
period of time equal to the length of the absence to turn in makeup work. After this time, the work will
be considered late and points will be deducted if a student cannot make up the work during the allotted
time, they may develop a plan with the teacher for making up the work. If the makeup assignment is a
participation grade the teacher may choose to have the student submit an alternative assignment.
Late Work:
Students may submit late work during each grading period (3 week period). Ten points will be deducted
for each day the work is late. Work that is not turned in within the three week grading period will not be
accepted.
Students with disabilities:
Any student who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should
contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION OF THE SYLLABUS ASAP!

Parents/Guardians:
After reviewing this syllabus with your child, please sign below. By signing below, you are agreeing to
all the statements in this syllabus as well as giving me permission to post pictures of your child on the
school website.
**A Daily Work grade of 100% will be assigned for the return of this signed paper.**
Student Name: ________________________________________

Date: _____________

Student Signature: __________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Printed Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________________
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Email

Parent/Guardian Contact Number: ______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email: _______________________________________________________

School Safety Information Parent/Guardian and Student Waiver

Pflugerville ISD
School: Hendrickson High School
Career and Technical Education
Subject Taught: P.A.F.N.R.
Teacher: Pilar Gonzalez
Room Number: Portable 3
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Your student is enrolled in the educational program identified above and will have the opportunity to
participate in supervised activities including but not limited to: handling live animals; working with
veterinary tools; using metal tech and woodshop tools; using gardening tools; etc.... Appropriate
instruction in the safe operation of assigned tools, equipment, and procedures will be given that will
include supervised student performance testing on each item. All necessary precautions will be taken,
but there is always certain risk involved that would occur in the Agriculture field. Please discuss the
importance of following the rules and precautions with your child. You are invited to visit our school
program to discuss any of the course requirements. Please contact the teacher to arrange for a visit.
Thank you for your assistance,
Pilar Gonzalez
I have read this communication and understand the type of activity in which my child is
participating. I give my child permission to be involved in this activity and will discuss the safety
aspects of the program with them.
Parent/Guardian printed name: _______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________
I agree to observe all safety rules and procedures for the safety operation and conduct in this
activity. I will handle the materials and equipment appropriately and let Ms. Gonzalez know if
any equipment is rusted or broken, or if I am injured.
Student printed name: _______________________________________________
Student signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________