Sulphur Springs FFA

Sulphur Springs FFA

Jr. FFA Membership Requirements

For your student to participate in the Sulphur Springs Jr. FFA, the following must be met:

• Complete enclosed student application

• Pay $20.00 membership fee

• Attend validation for your respective animal and pay NETLA entries

• Sell a minimum of 10 items from the fruit and meat fundraiser

As FFA advisors, checking projects weweigh animals, administerwormer grooming supplies or medication as needed. Assist in locating many show animals, and prepare the animals for show. The funds for supply purchases come from fruit and meat sales; we require all students to participate in the fundraiser. Please see the advisor for brochures; the sale runs from September 19th–October 15th.

• Complete Quality Counts test for NETLA certification. This is found at:

This program certifies students for participation in the livestock show; the student should read the recommended pages concerning showmanship & character then take a 10 question test. The student may retake the quiz until they pass, and are only required to take it once. If your student was certified last year, they do not need to test again; this is only for new students.

Please feel free to contact one of the Agscience teachers should you have any Jr FFA questions. We can be reached at 903.885.2158.

Thank you,

AG Dept

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Sulphur Springs ISD offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Marketing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Admission to these programs is based on class space and availability, interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and teacher recommendations. It is the policy of Sulphur Springs ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices, CTE programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Sulphur Springs ISD will take steps to assure the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Betty Lawson, at 631 Connally Street, Sulphur Springs, TX,75482, 903-885-2153 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Susan Johnston, at 219 Ponder Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482, 903-885-6230.