LISD-Program-Catalog10282015

RELATED CAREERS

*Note: Additional education may be required.

Lab Technician Bio-Medical careers
Chemical Operators Pharmaceutical Science
Environmental Engineer Forensic Scientist
Waste Water Management

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT*

1.0 4th Math
1.0 3rd Science
1.0 World Languages (in lieu of)
Online Learning Experience

*The LISD TECH Center recommends the academic credit listed.
Credit can only be awarded by local districts.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES*

Davenport University
Baker College

*College credit can only be awarded by the college or university.
Certain requirements must be met outside of completing the class.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

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Horticulture

If you saw a flower, plant or tree today, enjoyed beautiful landscaping in a park, walked over turf grass or played on a
basketball, football or golf course then chances are you benefitted from the work of a horticulturist during your day. While
other TECH Center Agriscience program focus on staple crops, Horticulture is the study of creative and sustainable
solutions to use plants and plant research to enhance personal health and the quality of life. Whether you want to work in
a lab, a field, a floral shop, at an arboretum, a botanical garden, in plant research or on the golf course, the possibilities in
horticulture are plentiful.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR

The Horticulture class is held at the LISD Center for a Sustainable Future, Don Fowler, a Michigan Horticulture
where plants, flowers and small fruits and vegetable production are grown Teacher of the Year with over 30
in a state-of-the-art greenhouse for the Center’s “living roof”. In this course, years of teaching experience, earned
students learn landscape, conservation of natural resources, forestry and his bachelor’s degree at Western
how to use design software programs. Students will learn greenhouse Michigan University and his Vocational
management and operate a nursery. FFA leadership training is an essential Certification in Agriscience Education
part of the curriculum. from Michigan State University. He
also has over 20 years’ experience in
TO BE SUCCESSFUL landscaping as an owner/operator.

Successful students usually have strong grades in science, an interest in
working outdoors, the ability to follow directions, multi-task and an interest in
scientific methods and research. Good communication and math skills are
helpful.

Natural Resources
& Agriscience

RELATED CAREERS

*Note: Additional education may be required.

Landscaping Greenhouse Management
Agri-Science Park Ranger/DNR
Forest Technician Florist
Turf Grass Fruit & Vegetable Production

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT*

0.5 4th Math
1.0 AgriScience or 3rd Science
1.0 World Languages (in lieu of)
1.0 Visual & Performing Arts

*The LISD TECH Center recommends the academic credit listed.
Credit can only be awarded by local districts.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES*

Davenport University
Michigan State University

*College credit can only be awarded by the college or university.
Certain requirements must be met outside of completing the class.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

FFA

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Natural Resources

Natural Resources is a rapidly developing part of the agriculture industry with new jobs and businesses forecasted across
the Midwest. As a student in Natural Resources, you will learn at the state-of-the-art LISD Center for a Sustainable Future
– designed to be the state’s first net-zero energy use high school campus. The new facility models sustainable energy
practices and has been recognized as a “Green Ribbon School” by the US Department of Education.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR

This program is designed for students to develop skills and explore Johanna Lentz grew up in Britton, living on
opportunities within the fields of sustainable agriculture and environmental a small family farm with greenhouse crops,
science. Students will acquire a better understanding of sustainable practices vegetables and 4-H animals. She received
in various agricultural applications. The class will plant and maintain gardens, her Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture
perform environmental surveys and experiment with solutions to agricultural with a concentration on Landscape Design
and environmental problems. Students will learn high tech lab skills and have and a specialization in Environmental
the opportunity to compete at the Lenawee County Fair. Student leadership Science.
is developed through teamwork and participation in FFA activities, including
awards and competitions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Successful students enjoy working outdoors and often possess a strong
science background and an interest in researching environmental issues.
This class is designed for students who want to make a positive difference in
the world, protect the environment, grow healthy food
or even start their own business.

Natural Resources
& Agriscience

RELATED CAREERS

*NOTE: Additional education may be required.

Agriculture/Natural Resources Scientist
Veterinary Medicine Environmental Engineer
Animal Science Organic Farmer
Forestry Technician Park Ranger/DNR
Farming Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Crop/Soil Science Food Compliance Official

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT*

1.0 AgriScience or 3rd Science
1.0 World Languages (in lieu of)

*The LISD TECH Center recommends the academic credit listed.
Credit can only be awarded by local districts.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES*

Baker College
Davenport University
Michigan State University

*College credit can only be awarded by the college or university.
Certain requirements must be met outside of completing the class.

CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Pesticide Certification

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

FFA

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Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning (WBL), a collaborative effort of employers, LISD TECH Center and local school districts, is a
combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Students work under the guidance of highly skilled
professionals where they learn the practical and theoretical aspects of an occupation.

STUDENT BENEFITS COORDINATOR

• Learn new skills to attract potential employers Lori Bradshaw joined the LISD TECH
• Earn a wage while learning an occupation Center in 2009. An Adrian College
• Flexible work schedule graduate with a degree in Business
• Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities Administration – Accountancy. She is a
• Access to on-the-job experiences that could lead to long-term Certified Public Accountant who worked
in a CPA firm for 14 years. In 2008, Lori
employment completed the Teacher Certification
• Explore a career prior to a post-secondary commitment program at Eastern Michigan University
• Learn to navigate the employment process with a Vocational Business Endorsement.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE: Paid training in student’s area of interest

CO-OP: Paid training that directly relates to technical classroom instruction
at the LISD TECH Center.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Unpaid, short-term training aligned
with an LISD TECH Center program.

WORK-BASED LEARNING

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