11th & 12th Grade - This two year course provides instruction in the five areas of Horticulture studies. First year students receive entry-level instruction in the following areas: Landscape Maintenance and Design, Green House and Nursery Management, Turfgrass, Horticutlural Mechanics and Retail Flower Shop Management. Second Year students are provided with the opportunities to do advanced studies in these areas.

Click on the link below to see a comprehensive list of Duties and Tasks and how they relate to the NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) and the National Skills Standard.

Each student is expected to complete these upon graduation.

Duty/Task List

Mr. Stan Yankosky

Completers of the Horticulture Course are prepared for entry-level employment with landscape operations, tree services, green house and nursery operations, garden centers and retail floral operations. Advanced training and Post-secondary education is available in these areas. Professional degrees may be obtained.

Click on the link below to see a chart of the curriculum taught in the Horticulture lab each year.

Instructional Sequence Chart

A Horticulture student must have:

• An excellent understanding of scientific principls including genetics and botany
• A desire to learn mechanical skills
• A desire to work out of doors
• Average or above reading, writing, math and science skills
• The stamina to stoop and lift heavy objects in the creation and maintenance of landscape or green house settings

Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist Certification (P.L.N.A.)

PA Skills Certificate