It is a learned establishment that introduces students to broad career opportunities in the agriculture industry while teaching them practical job skills and real world knowledge. The Academy provides students with industry related courses of study and prepares them for further studies in higher education.

Program of Activities

The FFA programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities and assume civic responsibility. Degrees earned at local, state and national levels recognize members' increasing accomplishments. Competitive events and awards programs in areas such as public speaking, commodity marketing and agriscience recognize students' achievements, encourage them to excel beyond the classroom and develop career skills. Community service programs help students contribute to society.

Features

Two career paths in either plant or animal science

Emphasis on academic excellence

Classroom instruction integrated with workplace experience

Stand alone modular instruction

Opportunities for paid internships

Earn college credit while in high school

FFA (National FFA Organization)

Rodeo team (coming soon)

How will the Ag Academy benefit students

Pike A & T's curriculum intends to prepare students for leadership and support roles in agricultural science careers. The curriculum will be redesigned as a more dynamic agriscience curricula, focusing on two career paths; plant science and animal science, while thematically blending core science objectives in the lessons.

How to apply for

The Pike Agriscience and Technical Career Academy

Students must submit an application to Pike A & T Academy during spring of their sophomore year

Complete all prerequisite courses

Submit three letters of reference from school faculty

Have a 2.5 GPA

Interview with a selection committee

Maintain good discipline and attendance

The Pike Agriscience and Technical Academy provides a well-rounded, practical approach to learning through three components: Classroom education in agricultural topics such as plant and animal sciences, horticulture, forestry, agrimarketing, etc.; hands-on supervised agricultural career experience such as starting a business or working for an established company; and , which provides leadership opportunities and tests students' agricultural skills.