The Agricultural Scientific Academy at Tracy High School
Michael K. Woodward
Ag/Science Academy
Coordinator
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An alternative program option at Tracy
High School.
A program that helps students explore undecided college majors and career options.
A program that strives to help students reach their educational goals.
It is a school within a school.
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Students interested in science or agriculture.
Students who enjoy a challenge .
Students who are looking for something different.
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Freshman Year:
An instant community of familiar faces
A core curriculum with preparation for the CP and IB pathways.
a dedicated staff
Beginning of Professional Portfolio
Calaveras Big Trees Field Trip
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Sophomore Year:
The continuation of core curriculum with preparation for the CP and IB pathways.
Monterey Field Trip
Saturday Seminars
Building of Professional Portfolio a dedicated staff.
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Junior Year:
Continuation of Core curriculum in
Social Science and English
Students may branch off into IB classes
Job Shadowing
Building of Professional Portfolio
Zero Period Senior Project Launch
Alcatraz field Trip
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Senior Year:
Culmination of Core Curriculum
Senior Project Portfolio
Senior Project Presentations
Federal Reserve Field Trip
Award Ceremony
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In addition to meeting graduation and
UC/CSU requirements students receive:
A Bronze Medallion, a Certificate of
Completion
And students will have a professional portfolio which will highlight their accomplishments and skill which will be handy for college and job applications.
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Academy Students are a part of something unique, and will have a support network of teachers and peers to help them succeed.
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 It’s so much easier to understand things we’re reading in English, because we’re learning about that same era in history. ~Tiffany
Zendejas, Sophomore
 The Academy has really awesome teachers that are always willing to help you.
~Rikkilee Carter, Sophomore
 Ag/Science…helps you prepare for the future. ~Matt
Hager, Sophomore
 The Ag Academy Created a challenging yet fun atmosphere to make life at
Tracy High seem to fly by. ~
Stephanie Brendlinger,
Sophomore
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 The Ag-Sci. Academy for me has been a great experience due to the amazing teachers and students. The classrooms are controlled, which makes learning fund and easy.
~Nicole Aniasco, Freshman
 I came from St. Bernard’s and
I’m very glad that I came into the Academy, it is like a little world inside high school.
~Morgan Montalvo, Freshman
 The Academy is great. It’s like a big loving family except you have teachers. The Academy is great if you love science and hands on activities. ~Anna
Ryslinge, Freshman
 The Ag/Science Academy is a great experience to figure out what you want to do with your life, even before college.
~Kelley Maestas, Freshman
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Can I be in the Academy and be in
IB?
YES!
Can I be in the Academy and be in the Performing Arts Academy?
YES!
Can I blend the Academy and any other program at THS?
YES!
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What Can I do For Senior Project?
Previous topics have been:
 How to Write a Screen Play
 Rebuilding a Chevy 454
Engine
 Web Page Design
 Teach Math and Number
Recognition to Kindergarten
Students
 Coccidiosis in Goats: is
Sanitation a Key Factor?
 The History of
Reconstructive Surgery
 How to Make a Quilt
 Writing Jazz Music
 Build a Hydroponic
Greenhouse
 Raising a Market Pig
 Creating a Photography
Business
 Produce a Book of Poetry
 Gender Learning Differences and Biases
 Women’s Rights in the Middle
East and Afghanistan
 Raising Funds for Children of
Afghanistan
 Forensic Science
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Here’s what Senior Project judges had to say:
 “Yours is the only presentation that has encouraged me to look into the subject!”
 “The beauty of the Mexican culture never fails to amaze me. I’m glad you learned more about y our history and culture.”
 “It is nice to know that I have such fine people as students.
You are really making a difference in your community!”
 “ Good job on your topic, it is very nice to see you present on a topic you really enjoy”
 “Great job on your teaching video; it shows your knowledge of the sport.”
 “Throughout her presentation, her interest in the profession and respect for nurses was apparent.”
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A genetically researched project for the
Agricultural & Scientific Academy
By: Meghan Davis

Elliott Mello

Steven Andrade

Katelyn Gadd

Senior Project

RYAN LITTLE
AG/SCI SENIOR PROJECT

Good Question!
Previous Speakers include:
F.B.I. Agents
Animal Control Officers
Lawrence Livermore Labs’ Space Action
Team
Firemen
Air Force Recruiter
Pediatrician
Physicist
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Who Speaks at Saturday Seminars?
Good Question!
Race Car Driver
Pilot
Veterinarian
Architect
Lawyer
Teacher
Agricultural Flier (crop dusting)
Journalist
Just to name a few!
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Where do you want to job shadow?
We have sent students to:
Old River Veterinary clinic
API Architecture
Tracy Fire Department
Dr. Robert Williams, Sports Medicine
David Evans & Associates - Engineering
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Tangles Beauty Salon
Tracy Chevrolet
California Department of Fish and game
Never Boring Designs – Graphic Design
Tracy Police Department
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Lawrence Livermore Labs
Stockton Symphony
San Joaquin County Sheriffs
Department
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Ag/Science Academy Biology Pre-IB
OR
Ag/Science Academy Ag-Biology Pre-IB
Ag/Science English 1 Pre IB
Ag/Science Social Studies 1 Pre IB (World
Geography)
PE
Math
Elective
Big Trees (or Academy of Sciences) Field Trip
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Ag/Science Academy Chemistry Pre-IB
OR
Ag/Science Academy Ag/Earth Science Pre-IB
Ag/Science English 2 Pre IB
Ag/Science Social Studies 2 Pre IB (World History)
PE or Elective
Math
Elective
Monterey Field Trip
Saturday Seminars
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Ag/Science English 3 OR English 3 IB
Ag/Science Social Studies 3 (U.S. History) OR History of the Americas I
Science (as required for pathway)
Math (as required for pathway)
Elective
Zero Period Senior Project Launch
Job Shadowing
Alcatraz Field Trip
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Ag/Science English 4 OR English 4 IB
Ag/Science Social Studies 4 (Gov/Econ) OR History of the Americas II
Science (as required for pathway)
Math (as required for pathway)
Elective
Elective
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Field Trip
Project Portfolio and Presentation
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