HORTICULTURE II LANDSCAPING- Course Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Stephanie Hollifield

Phone: 336-694-4212 ext 265 Email: stephanie.hollifield@caswell.k12.nc.us

Course Description:
This course provides hands-on instruction and emphasizes safety skills needed by landscape technicians in the field. This course is based on
the North Carolina Landscape Contractor's Association skill standards for a Certified Landscape Technician. Students are instructed in
interpreting landscape designs, identifying landscape plants, and planting/maintaining trees, shrubs and turf. Landscape construction is
emphasized in the areas of grading and drainage, irrigation, paver installation and the use/ maintenance of landscape equipment. Current topic
discussions provide students an understanding of careers and the employability skills needed to enter the landscape industry. Opportunities
exist for students to conduct internships or apprenticeships as landscape technicians.

Course Objectives:
Among other topics, students will be provided opportunities to:
1. Landscape planning
2. Landscape design
3. Landscape installation
4. Landscape maintenance
5. Turf grass
6. Marketing and advertising
7. Financial record keeping
Required Materials:
1. Three- Ring Binder with five dividers to keep and organize all course work
2. Loose leaf paper and a pen/pencil
3. Chromebook

Term Grading: Course Final Grade:

Regular
Classwork: 30% Quarter One: 37.5%
Participation: 10% Quarter Two: 37.5%
Projects: 20% Exam: 25%
Quizzes/Tests: 20%
SAE: 20%

Classroom Expectations:
1. Come to class on time and prepared with necessary supplies.
2. Respect Teacher, Classmates, and Property.
3. Be attentive to classroom instruction.
4. Follow all Bartlett Yancey High School rules and procedures.
5. All assignments will be completed and submitted within three days of the due date. Only students with excused absences may
submit assignments more than three days late. Any assignments turned in late can receive a zero.
6. Students will be expected to participate in outdoor activities/ projects with plants which may result in the student “getting
dirty.” If this does not appeal to you or your student please do not take this course.
Tardy Policy: A student is considered “tardy” when they walk in the classroom door after the tardy bell rings. If a student is more than 10
minutes late to class, they are considered skipping and will need to speak to an administrator. Please have a note to make sure the tardy is
excused!
First Tardy: Student Warning
Second Tardy: Student - Teacher Conference
Third Tardy: Parent Notified
Fourth Tardy: Referral to Administration
Cell Phone Use: There are a few times in class in which a student will be allowed on their cell phone. Unless instructed by Ms.
Hollifield, all cell phones should be put away and on “silent”. If a student refuses to put away their cell phone when asked, an administrator
will be called to remove them from the classroom.

__________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Parent/ Guardian Signature & Date Student Signature & Date

Parent/ Guardian’s Email: ________________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________________

Does Student have internet access at home? ________

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Horticulture II Landscaping- Release of Liability

I ______________________________(Parent/Guardian) realize that students enrolled in horticulture will be handling greenhouse equipment,
soils/fertilizers, as well as materials for science experiments necessary for classroom instruction. The proper handling and storage of these
materials will be carefully explained to students before they are used. Students are required to wear closed toe shoes for all labs. If they do
not have the proper attire I realize they WILL NOT be allowed to participate and will be required to do an alternate assignment and will lose
participation points for the day. The student is required to participate in all labs as they are a major component of the curriculum. If they
choose not to participate they are required to complete a 1-page essay on the current research topic. Should my student participate, I agree to
not hold Ms. Hollifield, Bartlett Yancey High School, or Caswell County Schools responsible in the event of an accident while my student is
engaged in any laboratory exercise.

___ My student IS allowed to participate in horticulture labs

___ My student is NOT allowed to participate in horticulture labs.

Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________