Clovis Unified Agriculture Program & Facility

Clovis Unified has one of the top Agriculture
Education programs in the State of California, along with the best high school agriculture facility. The McFarlane-Coffman Agriculture Center was established in August of 2000 to serve students from throughout Clovis Unified School
District. Currently, the twenty-two acre facility consists of two traditional classrooms, two science laboratory classrooms, three engineering classrooms, and a biotechnology
facility. The Farm Laboratory includes animal units for beef, sheep, swine, goats and rabbits. Four acres of irrigated pasture houses cattle, sheep, and horse projects.

Clovis East High School

2940 Leonard Clovis, CA 93619 559-327-4000

Clovis FFA Webpage

https://www.clovis-ffa.com/

Clovis East Agriculture Staff
	
Agriculture and Animal Science Teacher & Department Chair
	Jennifer Knight Jenniferknight@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Science, Agriculture Mechanics, & Plant Science Teacher
	Steve Gambril stevegambril@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Science & Horticulture Teacher
	Aireal Covey airealcovey@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Science & Horticulture Teacher
	Amanda Shoffner amandashoffner@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Science & Agriculture Mechanics Teacher
	David Valdez davidvaldez@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Science Teacher
	Emily Benson emilybenson@cusd.com
	
Agriculture Mechanics Teacher
	Gregory Ravy gregoryravy@cusd.com
	
CTE Counselor
	Kim Hamilton kimhamilton@cusd.com
	
CTE Learning Director
	Tony Sanchez tonysanchez@cusd.com

Animal Science CTE Pathway

Clovis East High School

Agriculture Department

The animal science pathway is part of the Agriculture Department at Clovis East High School. All CUSD high school students are welcome to enroll in our Agriculture
Department courses.

Agriculture Education is a Comprehensive Program offering students classroom laboratory experience, leadership development through involvement in the National FFA Organization, and experiential learning though Supervised Agriculture Education projects.

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Why is Animal Science Important?

Humans rely on animals for food, fiber, labor and companionship. So it makes sense that we need animal scientists to keep these animals healthy and productive.

Animal scientists help put food on our tables. Animal scientists work with farmers to improve animal breeding, diseases and nutrition.

Some animal scientists study animal products after harvest. They check meat quality or screen milk for pathogens. Advances in food safety keep humans healthy and increase the world’s supply of nutritious food.

Animal scientists also keep us clothed. In cold climates, people rely on wool to stay warm.

Animal scientists can protect human health. It is important for scientists to study how diseases spread between humans and animals. Scientists can also use animals as models for humans.

Animal scientists also keep our pets healthy. They tackle issues like pet obesity and breeding. And zoos rely on animal scientists to establish breeding programs, nutrition programs and help preserve exotic wildlife.

Careers in Animal Science

Agriculture	Artificial	National Animal Extension Agent	Insemination	Organization
Technician	Associate Animal Caretaker	Cowboy	Reproductive
Physiologist Animal	Ferrier	Veterinarian Behaviorist
Animal Food	Horse Stable	Veterinary Processor	Manager	Assistant Animal	Livestock Herd	Veterinary Nutritionist	Manager	Technician Animal Product	Livestock Hoof	Zoo Animal Salesperson	Trimmer	Caretaker Animal Research	Livestock	USDA Animal Scientist	Marketing	Inspector
Specialist
Animal Science	Meat Scientist	AND MANY Teacher                                                MORE!

Animal Science CTE Pathway Courses

CDE Animal Science (P)

*College Credit Available Grades: 10, 11, 12
Duration: Year Course
Spring Semester Dual Enrolled with Reedley College for AS1 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 and Biology 1AB or Biology and Sustainable Agriculture AB (P).

This course will provide the student with principles in animal Science focusing on areas of livestock (mammalian) production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and genetics. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan on majoring in Agricultural Sciences or Veterinary Science in college.

ROP Veterinary Science AB (P)

Grades: 11-12
Duration: Year Course: 2 periods per day
Prerequisite: Biology AB (P) or Biology and Sustainable Ag (P)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for college level coursework in readiness for a career in veterinary medicine. Students study the effects of diseases on the animal anatomical system and the body’s response. Teamwork, technology and integrated academics to understand the anatomy and physiology in health and disease are included to create a foundation for field experience in a Veterinarian’s office during the second semester. This class involves significant reading and science activities. Work site placement available, but enrollment is limited.
Example Pathway Course Sequence Grade      Introductory          Concentrator        Capstone

Course	Course	Course
9th	Agriculture Science 1 or Biology and

Sustainable Ag

10th	CDE Animal Science (Take once,

10th or 11th grade)

11th	CDE Animal Science

12th	Veterinary Science ROP

Animal Related Enrichment Activities

The Clovis East Agriculture Program offers many opportunities for students to enrich their Animal Science Experience.

	FFA Competitive Teams in Livestock Evaluation, Meats Evaluation, and Veterinary Science.
	Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects which include raising and caring for animals.
	The Veterinary Science Class offers Community Classroom placement in an animal facility or vet clinic.
	Class Field Trips, Lab Activities, and Guest Speakers also enhance the learning experience.