Selecting classes for the next year is a rather difficult task as there are so many options. This piece will outline some elective classes that are offered at ADM next year that you may not know about. These courses may be subject to change, as so determined by the counseling center and administration. 

Ag Production is a dual-enrollment course, providing students with DMACC credits AGS114 and AGA114 following the completion of the course. The first semester entails covering fundamentals of animal science, including but not limited to animal terminology basic structures of the animal industry such as production, care, marketing of domesticated animals. Following the completion of this semester, two AGS 114- Survey of the animal industry DMACC credits. The second semester covers principles of agronomy, including but not limited to crop production and management, food production, crop classification, plant growth factors, seed production, and variety selection. Three AGA114- principle of agronomy DMACC credits following completion of the second semester. This dual credit course has prerequisites of introduction to AFNR and plant or animal science. 

Ag Entrepreneurship is another dual credit course offered, providing students with DMACC credits AGB331. This course covers skills in leadership and entrepreneurship. Within the first semester, covered content includes communication, career planning, and agricultural and business ethics. The second semester covers principles of agribusiness including financial management and control, marketing, operation, and resource management. Introduction to  AFNR and plant or animal science are prerequisites for this dual credit course. 

Ag-Power and Technology is an elective course that offers exposure to mechanics, power, technology, and career options within agriculture, It covers a content area including energy, tool operation, safety, material properties, machine operation, and structural components in a  very hands-on way. This course has no prerequisites and works to harness engineering principles. 

Personal and business law outlines basic legal terminology and concepts related to personal legal rights and responsibilities. Topics include the constitution, types of crimes, torts, law for minors, families, consumers, and contract law. This one-semester course has no prerequisites and works to connect to business legal situations. 

Culinary Arts 1 is a hands-on course that allows for the opportunity for students to work with an array of food areas. This includes quick breaks, dairy, eggs, fruit, and vegetables while applying principles of food safety. This semester-long course has no prerequisites, except for an interest in food areas. 

Computer Science Principles is a newly added course to the computer science department. Code.org’s Computer Science Principles (CS Principles) introduces students to foundational information regarding modern computing. Topics include programming, algorithms, the internet, big data, digital privacy, security, and the impact computing has on society. 

The computer science department plans to add Video Game Design 1, which will provide students with an introduction to game design and development. This one-semester course will be very hands-on, and allow students to create five games! Prerequisites include computer science principles which can be taken concurrently in some cases. Video Game Design II is a semester-long course that is offered following the completion of Video Game Design 1 and builds onto the same fundamentals. 

Yearbook Journalism is a year-long, dual credit course offered by the language arts department. Students within this course are tasked with the creation of the Tiger Yearbook! It teaches students newsworthiness, press responsibility, law, and ethics. It works to strengthen students writing, editing, and interviewing skills through the work of publishing stories, headlines, captions, determining layout, printing, and capturing photos. Prerequisites include submitting an application and teacher approval. 

Another course offered by the language arts department is News Journalism, which is a year-long dual credit course. This course teaches similar concepts as Yearbook Journalism, however, students are responsible for the publication of the online school newspaper, the Toliet Paper, Friday Flash, Student/Teacher of the Month highlights, and personal stories. Submitting an application and teacher approval is required to join this course. 

These courses can be added to your schedule as determined by the counseling center, but remember availability may change depending on teacher availability. Hopefully, you learned of a new course that sounds interesting to take next year!