HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture - 3 credit hours
Horticulture is currently offered at McKinley High School
Students learn about the growing, distribution and maintenance of plants, soils and flowers and their arrangements, both indoors and out. Students receive extensive experience in the preparation of plants and materials for retail as well as actual retail selling. Horticulture students gain experience in three major fields of study: floriculture, greenhouse production, and landscaping.
Program Course Sequence
9th Grade
Career & Financial Management
single period
10th Grade
Horticulture 10
double period
11th Grade
Horticulture 11
double period
12th Grade
Horticulture 12
double period
Areas of Study
Career Options
Work-Based Learning
Greenhouse Crop Production
Holiday Arrangements
Hydroponics
Landscape Design & Maintenance
Small Power Equipment
Annuals, Perennials & Vegetables
Plant Classification & Identification
Landscape Architect
Floral Designer
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Greenhouse Worker/Manager
Nursery Worker/Manager
Urban Planner
School-Based Enterprise
Service Learning
Industry-Based Projects
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Summer Internships
Articulation Agreement
To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700
For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department