High School Diploma • Nursery Worker• Forestry Aide• Crop Inspector• Irrigator• Milker• Park Aide• Gardener/Groundskeeper• Feeder• Ag Supplies Warehouse• Ag Service Technician

Trainee• Ag Equipment Operator• Ag Business Clerk• Farmworker and Laborer

AA, AS Degree or Certificate• Land-Use Planning

Technician• Field Representative

Technician• Animal Health Technician• Greenhouse Grower/

Manager• Soil Conservation

Technician• Landscape Designer• Forestry Technician• Artificial Inseminator• Ag Sales and Service

Technician• Ag Import/Export

Technician• Ag Equip. Service• Ag Equip. Set-up

Foreperson• Farm Equipment

Mechanic

BS, BA Post-Graduate Degree• Soil/Water Manager• Agronomist• Country Planner/

Landscape• Animal Nutritionist• Int. Ag Pest Control

Advisor• Veterinarian• Plant/Animal Geneticist• Forester/Ranger• Architecture• Ag Teacher/Farm/Home

Advisor• Ag Research/Developer• Ag Engineer• Ag Business Owner/

Operator

Agriculture PathwaySHELDON HIGH SCHOOL

FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

The Agricultural Pathway is a unique program that provides high school students the opportunity to not only learn about agriculture in the classroom, but also through supervised agriculture experiences, and the FFA. As a student in the Agricultural pathway, learning doesn’t just come from books, but extends to the Elk Grove Agri-Science Center, a multitude of hands-on projects and leadership opportunities.

FFA is a national organization that is an integral part of agricultural education. FFA members are encouraged to develop leadership capabilities through participation in conferences, public speaking or judging contests, chapter activities and community service – the opportunities are endless. In fact, members have the opportunity to participate at the chapter or local level sectional, regional, state and even the national level. The rewards of leadership involvement include resume enhancement, scholarship opportunities and more!

As I am about to pursue a graduate degree at University of Illinois for swine nutrition, I reflect on how FFA influenced my life. Without my FFA involvement at Sheldon, I may have never become student manager at the Cal Poly Swine Unit. I may have never got to intern in Iowa on a sow farm or do swine nutrition research for JBS United in Indiana for two consecutive summers. I may have never graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. But really, without my FFA advisors persistence to succeed, I would not have even applied at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and wonder where I would be now if they were not there for me.”

S.C., Sheldon FFA Graduate,Graduate Student, University of Illinois

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NON-DISCRIMINATION and ACCESS POLICIES | District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the District Superintendent. The Elk Grove Unified School District welcomes those with disabilities to participate fully in the programs, services, and activities offered to students, parents, guardians and members of the public. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in any program, service or activity offered to you, please contact the Career Technical Education Department at 916-686-7709 at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Government Code: Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132.)

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Agriculture PathwayIndustry Sector: Agriculture and Natural Resources | Pathway: Agricultural Business

* The sample program of study outlined below lists academy-specific courses and does not include the full list of graduation requirements in writing, math, VAPA, WL, etc. These courses are subject to change based upon industry trends.

9thGrade

Applied General Science: This course explores earth science, chemistry, geography, meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, chemistry, forces, work, energy, waves, alternate energy sources and nuclear energy as it relates to agriculture.

10thGrade

Agricultural Biology: This is a one-year laboratory course that includes extensive laboratory components to connect the concepts of life science with applied science applications.

11thGrade

Animal Anatomy and Physiology of Animals and Plants: This course provides information, activities, and skills in the areas of scientific method, classification systems, mammalian production, production management, health care, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, mitosis, meiosis, respiration and genetics.

12thGrade

Economics in Agriculture: This agri-business course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of all economic systems with special emphasis on the areas of individual student decision making and world economy as they relate to agriculture.

SAMPLE CAREER-THEMED COURSES

FACILITIES DUAL CREDIT

Sheldon High School Agriculture PathwayCounselor: Ken WatkinsTel: 916.686.0230Email: SHSFFA@egusd.netFacebook: Sheldon High School FFATwitter: @sacsheldonffaInstagram: sacsheldonffaWeb: EGUSDExplore.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

How to ApplyAll Sheldon High School students are eligible to apply. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

• Sheldon Agriculture Pathway has an on campus farm which houses small animals year round. Students have a diverse array of opportunities to work with the animals, ranging from agriscience research, to breeding projects, to animal exhibitions at the Sacramento County Fair and California State Fair.

• Economics in Agriculture – Articulated with CRC/ AGB 300 Introduction to Agriculture Business

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GraduationRate

A-GCompletionAttendance

3.25

2.7597%

75%

98%95%

59%

83%

69%

51%

Academy

Academy

Non-academy

Non-academy

The FFA, through the classes, competitions and the advisors, took the time to mentor someone like me, someone very rough around the edges, while allowing me to build lifelong friendships and have loads of fun.”

J.G., Sheldon FFA ,Class of 2006 Director, Georgia Food Bank Association

ACADEMY VS. NON-ACADEMY DATA (DISTRICT-WIDE)

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