SAE Program Options

Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs

Research -

These programs are targeted for students who are looking for a more in-depth study into some area of Agri-science. Students will research and perform an agri-science experiment following the steps to the scientific method. Either 1 small project will be completed each trimester or 1 big research project will be performed for the entire year. The project will conclude with the students making a research report and making a display board (science fair display) of their research. Monthly SAE Grades will be taken on monthly updates of progress, recording of hours worked, as well as tracking school and community activities.

Exploratory -

These programs are targeted for students who are looking for a more in-depth study into some area of Agriculture or conduct an in-depth study of an agricultural career. Examples of exploratory activies include: researching and gathering information, job shadowing at a local business, etc. Either 1 small project will be completed each trimester or 1 big project will be performed for the entire year. The project will conclude with the students making a report and making a display board of the topic they explored and presenting it to the class. Monthly SAE Grades will be taken on monthly updates of progress, recording of hours worked, as well as tracking school and community activities.

Placement (work for someone) or Entrepreneurship (own your own business)

These programs ranging from lawn mowing, raising livestock or crops, or working at a local business. Each student keeps a SAE record book of income and expenses, inventories, hours, and personal development activities. Iowa SAE Record books is used to track income, expenses, and cash flow. Records are closed out and graded on a monthly basis as well as at the end of year and start of school. SAE programs and records continue throughout school breaks and summer vacation. A student must conduct a SAE to receive credit in the course. A SAE record book will be provided for the student when they first enter the agriculture program and should be maintained throughout high school (the same record book will be used each year and the records compiled are ongoing). Monthly SAE Grades will be taken on students maintaining their Cash, Checking (if applicable), or Savings (if applicable), monthly cash flow, recording of hours worked, as well as tracking school and community activities.