Syllabus

Livestock Production

Mr. Kahyon Freeman

 

Contact Information

Mail: White Oak High School                                           Phone #: (903) 291-2016

Attn: K. Freeman                                                                 Fax #: (903) 291-2034

200 S. White Oak Rd.                                                         Email: [email protected]

White Oak, TX 75693                                                         Blog: https://livestockpro.wonecks.net/

 

Remind Account: text @wolivepro to 81010 or (571) 512-7486

  >To receive email reminds go to rmd.at/wolivepro

 

Google Classroom Access Codes: 4yr66my

 

Course Description

  • The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the advanced studies of animal science. Subjects covered in class may include, but are not limited to: Employability Characteristics, Record Keeping, Importance and Impact of Livestock, Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock, Nutrition, Genetics, Reproduction, Ailments and Treatments, Business Operations, and Careers.
  • This course will count as 1 credit towards a student’s graduation plan. 

Supplies for Class

Each student will need the following items for class:

 

  • Composition Book or Spiral (minimum of 80 pages)
  • 2 rolls of Paper Towels
  • Pencils/Pens
  • Color Pencils
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick or Scotch Tape
  • Face Masks/Shields

 

Class Rules

  1. Students will come to class on time, prepared and ready to learn.
  2. Students will be respectful and courteous to everyone and their things.
  3. There will be no use of cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices while in this class, unless permission has been given from the teacher.
  4. Students will not horseplay in the classroom, lab, or shop.

Classroom Procedures 

  • Students will remain quiet while the teacher is giving instructions or teaching.
  • Students will be expected to dress according to the White Oak High School dress code.
  • Students will be expected to wear proper safety attire and equipment, or other designated dress, while performing labs, competing at contests, or attending conventions.
  • Students will turn in their work on or before the designated due date.
  • Students will not be allowed in the teacher’s chair or  desk without permission.
  • Students will refrain from cursing, using derogatory slurs, or any other inappropriate language.

Cell Phone, iPod, & Other Electronic Devices Policy

  • Students are not allowed to use their cell phones, iPods or other electronic devices while in this class, unless the teacher has given specific permission that it is okay to do so. 
  • If a student is caught using or with their electronic device out, without permission, their device will be taken up and the student will have to follow White Oak ISD procedures to get their device back.

Plagiarism & Cheating Policies 

Plagiarism – (as defined by Webster Dictionary) to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another person, as your own. 

  • Any student caught plagiarizing the work of another on any assignment, will receive a zero for that assignment and asked to get a parent’s signature verifying that they have knowledge of the plagiarism.
  • An example of plagiarism would be copying and pasting an article from a website and submitting it as your own original work. 

Cheating – (as defined by Webster Dictionary) to deprive of something valuable by the use of deceit or fraud: to influence or lead by deceit, trick, or artifice: to violate rules dishonestly.

  • Any student or students caught cheating on a test, quiz, worksheet, or other assignment, will receive a grade of zero for that assignment and the student’s parents will be contacted about the problem.
  • An example of cheating would be copying another student’s answers on a test.

Attendance Policy

  • Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to ask for and collect from the teacher any missed work, when the student is absent.
  • Any student who is absent for class will get one day per day absent to complete any missed work. 

Grading Policy

  • Students must put their name on all assignments. Five (5) points will be deducted from an assignment if it is missing any of the above required information.
  • Grades for this class shall be broken down into Daily and Test grades. 
    • Daily grades will consist of worksheets, notes, composition book activities, and quizzes. Daily grades will count for 40% of the final grade. 
    • Test grades will consist of tests, activities notebook, labs, and projects. Test grades will count for 60% of the final grade.

 

(Your Test Grade X .6) + (Your Daily Grade X .4) = Your Final Grade

 

  • Make-Up Tests: Students who fail a test may, if they so choose, make up the failed test for a grade of up to 70. Students must complete the make-up test within the time allotted by the teacher. 

Late Work Policy

  • Daily Assignments:  No late daily assignments will be accepted for full credit. If the assignment is one class day late a 30% reduction in grade will be applied to the student’s assignment, for a grade no higher than 70. If the assignment is two class days late a 50% reduction in grade received will be applied, for no higher than 50. After three class days the grade is a zero. No late work will be accepted after three days. Work is considered late if not turned in at the beginning of the student’s scheduled class period or when the teacher announces the deadline for submitting work.
  • Project-Based Evaluation Assignments: Students submitting project-based activities one day late will receive a 25% reduction in grade received, for a grade no higher than 75. If the assignment is two days late a 50% reduction will be applied, for a grade no higher than 50. After three days the grade is a zero. No late work will be accepted after three days. Work is considered late if not turned in at the beginning of the student’s scheduled class period or when the teacher announces the deadline for submitting work.