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Agriculture Science & Technology Academy


What we do


The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show produced over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships for students last year.

Additional scholarships were awarded totaling over $375,000 from San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Texas State Fair, National FFA, Texas FFA, Dick Wallrath FFA Scholarship Texas A&M, Texas Tech. - AG. Endowed & Presidential Scholarship Texas Farm Bureau and the San Antonio Rotary Club.

We offer dual credit courses, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Certifications


  • Texas Beef Quality Assurance Certification
  • Texas State Floral Certification
  • American Welding Society Certification
  • Hunter Safety Certification
  • Boater Education Certification
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant Certification.

Internships


We offer a practicum class with local agriculture businesses which include veterinarians, landscapers, florists, and feed mills.

Application Timeline


  • November 18, 2024: Online application opens
  • January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
  • January 31, 2025:  Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
  • February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Magnet Fairs


  • December 2, 2024
  • Northside Sports Gym, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
       
  • December 9, 2024: 
  • Paul Taylor Field House for High School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Northside Activity Center for Middle School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from Ross and Neff, with additional shuttles from Rayburn, Jones, and Pease to the Paul Taylor Field House.
    • A shuttle will run from the Paul Taylor Field House stadium parking lot to the Northside Activity Center for families in need of assistance.

Open Houses


  • December 10, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • January 9, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mission


The mission of the Agriculture Science & Technology Academy is to provide a hands-on, rigorous education that will equip students for their postsecondary choices. We will focus on responsibility, integrity, and leadership develop- ment through our courses by providing students real world experiences in the fields of Agribusiness, Animal & Plant Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental & Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine.