NCHS CTE Highlight on Agriculture:
NCHS offers 5 agriculture courses.
Agriculture 1, Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, introduces students to agriculture education, including the areas of Virginia’s agriculture industry. Topics covered include Welding, Plant Science, Woodworking, Food Science, Animal Science, and Natural Resources.
Agriculture 2, Introduction to Animal Science, focuses on the major areas of the Animal Systems including animal nutrition, reproduction, breeding, care, and management. Students learn agricultural mechanics applicable to animal systems.
Agriculture 3, Agricultural Production Technology, provides instruction in plant and animal science for students interested in career pathways related to agricultural production. This course covers topics such as safety, mechanics, soil science, precision agriculture, and business.
Agriculture 4, Livestock Production Management, and Agriculture 5, Operating the Farm Business, focuses on agricultural mechanics, with emphasis on the application of mechanical skills to farm power and machinery, as well as on soil and water management, supervised farming programs, and leadership training. Students also receive instruction in adjusting, operating, and maintaining farm machinery and equipment and in planning and constructing farm buildings and facilities.
All students taking Agriculture courses have the opportunity to participate in FFA. Students active in FFA are able to participate in FFA activities, FFA competitions, leadership development events, and career development events at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
As we pass the mid-point of the 3rd 9-weeks, our NCHS Student Attendance continues to be STRONG this school year. Keep up the good work Govs! School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
February is CTE Month! CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value and achievements of CTE programs across the country. Thank you to our NCHS CTE Teachers for the positive impacts they are making for our students:
- Mrs. Addison, Family & Consumer Sciences
- Mrs. Joseph, Cosmetology
- Mrs. Seay, Health & Medical Sciences
- Mr. Reilly, Business and Technology
- Mr. Ramsey, Agriculture Education
- Mrs. Seaman, Horticulture
- Mr. Durkee, Automotive Technology
- Mr. Connell, Carpentry & Building Trades
- Mr. Flowers, Welding
Be on the look out for more posts highlighting the exciting learning that occurs in our CTE classrooms, shops & labs!
This week is National School Counseling Week. A HUGE Shout Out to our NCHS Counselors: Mrs. Day, Mr. Wingate, Ms. Tettlebach, and our Counseling Intern Ms. Mullen. Thank you for helping every student succeed and helping every student dream big!
School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
Please join us for the NCPS Love of Learning Family Night at 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the NCHS Auditorium. All NCPS Students and Families - grades PreK - 12th grade - are invited to join us for this free event!
The NCHS 2024-2025 Program of Studies is NOW AVAILABLE!!
Be sure to check it out
- On the NCHS website under the "Parents & Students" Tab
- On our Mobile App in the Menu under "Documents"
Our School Counselors will begin 24-25 course scheduling in February!
Did You Know..... How important daily student attendance is??
We need EVERY Gov in school ALL Day, EVERY Day!
Go Govs!
As we begin the 2nd semester, please remind your students about the importance of being in school ALL Day, EVERY Day!
#OneNelson
School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
Let's Go Govs!!!!
Attending School EVERY day improves your chances of SUCCESS!
School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
The NCHS Cosmetology Salon will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am and 1:45-3:15pm daily beginning November 28th through April 18th.
Call 434-263-8317 to book your appointment!
See flyer for services available.
School Attendance Matters - Make it a Priority!
EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
Make sure your dreams include GOOD ATTENDANCE. It is never to early to start developing good habits that will be beneficial later in life. School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
Congratulations to the NCHS One Act Play team & Mrs. Driver for placing FIRST at this weekend's Sub-Regional Meet!
We need EVERY Gov present in school EVERY day - School attendance matters!!
Regular School Attendance is truly important! EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
We are loving our new app! Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Nelson County PS, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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NCHS Govs had BETTER attendance each week during the 1st 9-weeks this year (23-24) as compared to last year (22-23). WAY TO GO GOVS!!! Keep up the good work and keep coming to school ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
School Attendance Matters - EVERY Gov, EVERY Day!
