Landscape Monday-Friday

Fall Semester 2016 2017

Teacher: Mr. Joyner Email: eliot.joyner@cjuhsd.net
Office Location & Hours: Valley View High School
Office Hours Monday-Thursday 11:15-12:30 Saturday 7:452:00
Description: This course will strengthen the students' knowledge of
science and give them a better understanding of the environment,
plant growth, plant classification and identification, and landscaping.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening, including how to
create and care for all types of plants and flowers, then provide a
thorough introduction on all aspects and techniques of professional
landscaping. Fostering lifelong learning by applying practical and
hands-on skills to the horticulture curriculum, while developing an
appreciation for nature. Traditionally Chaffey Joint Union Students care
for the Valley View Nursery by growing new plant material as well as
maintaining grounds and existing plant material. The Valley View
Nursery provides plant material to all Chaffey Joint Union Schools and
sells plant materials to the local community as well as local nurseries.
This year we will be introducing Quality Water Conservation and
Efficient Landscape Certification aka QWEL! For the first time
students will be able to earn a certification in efficient landscaping as
well as learn about water conservation as well as how and where
Southern California gets its water.
Expectations and goals:
Goal 1- To foster lifelong learning
Goal 2- To apply practical, hands-on skills to the horticulture and
landscape curriculum.
Goal 3- To promote teamwork, leadership, and knowledge in the
horticulture/landscape career area.
Goal 4- Earn QWEL Certification.
Noted: ALL students are expected to do their personal best, ACTIVE
PARTICIPATION is required at all times. Each student has the ability to
pass. Students are graded on active class participation, class hours
obtained, weekly assignments

Required Materials: Text The New sunset Western Garden Book by

Kathleen Norris Brenzel
Introduction to Landscaping Design, Construction, and
Maintenance 3rd Edition
Students must have ClOSED SHOES, GLOVES, WATER and HAT. I highly
recommend that all students eat prior to class and apply sunscreen
prior to the start of class.

Standard Grading Scale:

A = 90 100
B = 80 89
C = 70 79
D = 60 69
F = Below 60

Point system

Landscape Points
credits

100 points equals .50

40

points per chapter

60

Elective Points
credits

50

points per test

points equals .50

20

points for 40

minuets
5

points for every

10 minuets

* All elective points are based upon ACTIVE PARTICIPATION when working in
the nursery.

Students can earn 40 points for completing their packet, and an additional 60
points for passing their chapter test. Once a student has passed the chapter
test they can earn additional elective credits from working in the nursery.
For each day that a student works in the nursery they can earn up to 20
points per full class period, or 5 points per 10 minuets worked. All points in
the Nursery are based upon active participation. All additional points will
either be rounded up or rounded down, or carried over to the next credit
check.
Students will also be able to earn additional elective credits through projects,
writing assignments, and Saturday Class. Before starting any of these extra
credit elective assignments please see Mr. Joyner for approval.
Chapter 1-3 Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance
Working with the Customer
Analyzing the Landscape Site

Chapter 4-6 Designing the landscape

Using Principles of Art
Selecting Plants for the Design

Chapter 7-9 Selecting Plants for the Design

Pricing the Plan
Pricing the Plan

Chapter 10-12 Installing Plant Material

Turfgrass Establishment
Installing Patios, decks, and Walks
Chapter 13-15 Installing Fences and Walls
Using Light and Water to Enhance the Lanscape
Watering. Fertilization, and Mulching Woody Plants

Chapter 16-19 Pruning woody Landscape Plants

Maintaining Turfgrass Areas
Controlling Pests in the Landscape

Calculating Landscape Maintenance Costs

The Rules:
1. RESPECT yourself, your teachers, your peers, and your school
2. Raise your hand when contributing to class discussions*
3. Arrive to class on time, prepared to learn and work cooperatively
bring all necessary materials, assignments, etc.
4. Only use language that is appropriate for a professional
environment
5. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

If You Choose To Break A Rule

First Offense:
Second Offense:
Third Offense:
Fourth Offense:
tech,

Verbal Warning.
Brief discussion with Mr. Joyner after class.
Action Plan filled out; parents/guardians are called.
Student discipline and report of actions is sent to Career
Counselor, discipline office & parents/guardians are

called.
Severe Disruption:

Student is immediately dropped from class!