The Agricultural Scientific Academy
at Tracy High School
Michael K. Woodward
Ag/Science Academy
Coordinator
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What is it?
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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Who is it for?
Students interested in science or
agriculture.
Students who enjoy a challenge .
Students who are looking for something
different.
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What We Offer
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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What We Offer
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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What We Offer
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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What We Offer
Senior Year:
Culmination of Core Curriculum
Senior Project Portfolio
Senior Project Presentations
Federal Reserve Field Trip
Award Ceremony
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So what?
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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If that’s not enough….
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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Don’t Take My Word For It!
 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
 Ag/Science…helps you
prepare for the future. ~Matt
Hager, Sophomore
 The Academy has really
awesome teachers that are
always willing to help you.
~Rikkilee Carter, 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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Don’t Take My Word For It!
 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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Questions:
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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Is Senior Project Worth It?
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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“Breeding With
Intentions”
A genetically researched project for the
Agricultural & Scientific Academy
By: Meghan Davis
Grain Production
Elliott Mello
The Evolution of Major
League Baseball Stadiums
Steven Andrade
Deep-Ocean Shipwreck
Exploration and Archaeology
Katelyn Gadd
Special
Education
Senior Project
Strokes and the Brain
RYAN LITTLE
AG/SCI SENIOR PROJECT
Who Speaks at Saturday Seminars?
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 Can I Job Shadow?
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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Where Can I Job Shadow?
Tangles Beauty Salon
Tracy Chevrolet
California Department of Fish and game
Never Boring Designs – Graphic Design
Tracy Police Department
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Where Can I Job Shadow?
Lawrence Livermore Labs
Stockton Symphony
San Joaquin County Sheriffs
Department
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Year by Year
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Freshman Academy Courses
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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Sophomore Academy Courses
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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Junior Academy Courses
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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Senior Academy Courses
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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