Floral Design
Syllabus 2012-2013
Teacher: Mrs. Katie Brown Howell
Phone: 859-567-7640
Email: Katie.brown@gallatin.kyschools.us
Course Description:
Floral Design will provide instruction to develop techniques using silk, dried and fresh flowers. Students will learn communication,
employability and marketing skills and strategies that will necessary for careers in the floral design industry. Students will identify,
care for, and manage plants used in floral design and interior landscaping. Students will use technology in creating and researching
floral design pieces and researching. Students will gain and understanding of FFA and be expected to have a supervised agricultural
experience program. Leadership development will be provided through FFA.
Academic Expectations:
1.1, 2.36, 2.38, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 2.13, 2.22, 2.23, 2.9, 5.2, 2.5, 6.1, 2.9, 2.3, 2.6, 5.1, 2.10, 5.4, 5.5, 2.25, 2.33, 2.30, 1.11, 2.13, 2.18, 1.12, 2.16, 2.37, 1.9,
KOSSA Standards
EA001, EA003, EA009, EA011, OD004, AA001, OA002, OA003, OF001, OC003, OC004, OF002, ED001, ED001, EC002, EC003, AA015, AB001, AB002,
ED005, AO15,
National Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources Standards
CS.02.03, PS.02.01, PS.04.01, PS.01.03, PS.03.05, CS.01.01, PS.01.01, PS.03.03, PS.04.01, CS.09.01, CS.04.01, CS.02.03
Grading:
Grades will be determined on a point system; the total points earned by a student will be divided into to the total points possible.
93-100
A
83-92
B
73-82
C
65-72
D
64- Below
F
Grading
Throughout each unit students can expect the following:
Pre-Test
Notes
Project
Writing Assignment
Quiz
Speeches/Presentations
Unit Exam
Required Materials:
1 inch -3 Ring Binder
2 Pocket Folder – Provided by Mrs. Howell and left in the classroom
Loose Leaf Paper
Pen/Pencil
GCHS Student Agenda
Textbooks: Provided for in Class Use
Floral Design and Interior Landscape Management
Floriculture- Designing and Merchandising
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
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RESPECT. Respect yourselves, your classmates and Mrs. Howell at all times.
Come to class prepared every day! This means bringing your pencil, agenda, having your notebook out and ready to learn!
Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin working on the Bell Ringer or Assignment posted on the board.
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Stay in your seat until Dismissed
No Food or Drinks are allowed in class.
Permission must be given to use the Ag Department school supplies and computers.
Class Fee
***Students will be taking home floral arrangements that they create in class. Because of this, each student is required to pay a
$15.00 floral fee and may not begin work on floral projects until the fee is paid. Students MAY also be need to purchase or bring
other materials from home. Some of these materials may include containers to create arrangements or decorative items for their
creations. The floral fee will be used to purchase flowers for arrangements. Containers will be provided by the student and other
design materials will be provided to the student by the teacher. Students are also encouraged to join the student organization, the
National FFA Organization. FFA Dues are $15.00 and will allow students to be engaged in FFA activities throughout the year.
If you are absent:
It is your responsibility if you are absent to refer to the daily log to determine what you have missed. Extra copies of worksheets can
be found in the white crate next to the daily log. If you miss an exam you must schedule an appropriate time to make up the exam
with me. You are not guaranteed class time to make up exams- you may have to schedule before or after school. **If you fail to
complete an assignment in the allotted time you will not be given another opportunity to do the assignment. You can however
write a 300 word essay for 15 points each. See Mrs. Howell for a Topic! Students are encouraged to refer to the district website
under high school teachers to access Mrs. Howell’s teacher website. This website includes valuable information for classroom
activities, assignments, and assessments.
Late or Missing Work:
Students are responsible for collecting assignments and work they have missed. For every day of excused absence, a student will
have that same number of days to make up work. Unexcused late work will be penalized according to Mrs. Howell’s discretion.
Kentucky Agricultural Education Record Book:
Students will be required to maintain a record book of their supervised agricultural experience. Record books will be checked for a
weekly grade. Students will be required to maintain an SAE outside of class time. This can range from a job, household chores, farm
work, caring for pets etc. Students will be required to complete writing assignments and record keeping from this project
periodically throughout the year. Students will maintain records through an online SAE tracker. Students must have a signed AUP
turned in to participate in the SAE tracker.
Course Outline of Content:
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Communication, Leadership and SAE
ILP and Employability Skills
Flower Anatomy and Reproduction, Chemistry of Flowers
History of Floral Design
Floral Industry, Careers and Employability Skills
Care and Handling of Fresh Flowers, Selecting and Storing
Principles of Design and Elements of Design
Mechanics and supplies used in floral design
Selecting ribbon and tying bows
Creating Boutonnieres, corsages and bud vases
Creating circular, line, triangular and holiday arrangements
Sympathy Flowers
Interior Landscaping
Pricing Floral Designs
Marketing Floral Crops and Designs
Wedding Designs
Flower ID
*Syllabus Subject to Change at Teacher Discretion**