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Horticulture

​​​​​​​​​​​​Course: THJ2O (or THH3E, THH4E, THS3M, THS4M according to student need or interest), Green Industries with a Horticulture emphasis

Teacher: 

Site: Ridgetown District High School (RDHS) or John McGregor Secondary School (JMSS)

Student Eligibility: Grade 9-12

Dates:  

​Students will attend in-person on alternate dates according to the cohort (Ridgetown or Chatham) that they are in.  On the days that students are not in-person they will complete online activities and experiential activities at their residence.

  • RDHS - July 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 24, 26, 30, August 1, 6, 8 
  • JMSS - July 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, August 2, 7, 9

Program Description: This program will be experiential in focus. Students can expect to spend the in-person days on hands-on horticulture related activities both outside and in the greenhouse. Home days will include practical online activities.

Registration Procedure: Contact your school guidance counsellor and have the registration form below completed.

Registration Deadline: June 24, 2024  

​Student Expectations:

  • Students will be prepared to engage in physical activity in summer weather
  • Students will be respectful of health and safety protocols
Required Course Materials:
  • Clothing appropriate to the weather and working in the garden
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Water and snacks
  • Hat and sunblock
  • Internet access and an internet enabled device
​Registration Forms:

Summer Horticulture Registration Form.docx (only available to LKDSB staff)