Agriscience
The Monrovia High School Agriscience Program strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Curriculum
The Agriscience Department utilizes CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) in all courses. CASE gives students the ability to explore careers in agriculture through hands-on activities and projects. The Monrovia Agriscience Department offers the following courses:
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8th Grade Introduction to Agriculture
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Principles of Agriculture
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Animal Science
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Plant and Soil Science
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Advanced Life Science - Animal Science
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Advanced Life Science - Plant and Soil Science
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Agricultural Research and Development
Contacts
Shelby Dye
Agriculture Teacher
FFA Advisor
317-996-2258 ext. 2108
sdye@m-gsd.org
Tori McCreary
Agriculture Teacher
FFA Advisor
317-996-22582 ext. 2105
tmccreary@m-gsd.org
Instagram: @monroviaffa
FFA Chapter
The three circle model is the driving force behind a successful Agricultural Education Program. The 3 circles are FFA Leadership, supervised agricultural experience, and class instruction. To fulfill this model, every student that is enrolled in an Agriculture class at Monrovia High School is a member of the Monrovia High School FFA Chapter. Chapter members also have the opportunity to participate in various FFA contests throughout the year to include:
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Livestock Skill-a-thon
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Soils Judging
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Entomology
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Crops
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Welding
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Agricultural Issues
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Agriscience Fair
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Leadership Contests to include public speaking and demonstrations
Chapter members also have the opportunity to attend the State and National FFA Conventions, Leadership Camps, and Agricultural Industry Tours. There are also opportunities for community service throughout the year.
Achievements
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'22-23 District winning Food Science & Safety Demonstration
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'22-23 District winning Agriculture Education Proficiency
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2023 Milk Quality and Products State Contest- 5th Place Junior Individual
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2022 Milk Quality and Products State Contest- 5th Place Junior Team
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'21-22 State Convention- 3rd Place Agricultural Issues Team
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'21-22 State Convention- 4th Place Agricultural Education CDE
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'21-22 Division 1 Agriscience Fair National Qualifier
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'21-22 District winning Horticulture and Landscape Demonstration