SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HS FFA
The FFA motto gives members 12 short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization.
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Official FFA dress
The most recognizable symbol of the organization is the blue corduroy FFA jacket that is worn by current FFA members. The back of the jacket features a large FFA emblem just underneath the name of each FFA member's state. The name of the local FFA chapter, district, region or area is embroidered below the emblem. The front of the FFA jacket features a smaller FFA emblem on the left chest and the FFA member's name and sometimes, if applicable, office and year on the right chest. FFA members are required to wear the FFA jacket as part of official dress while participating in all official organization activities.
FFA members are required to wear official FFA dress while participating in official organization activities. For females, official dress consists of a black skirt (black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities), a white collared blouse, an official FFA blue scarf, black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe, black nylon hosiery, and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top. Male official dress includes black dress pants, a white dress shirt, an official FFA tie, black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe, black socks and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
OUR MOTTO
About us
ADVISORS
Currently our advisors for this session are listed below:
Mr. Charles Martin - Jackson Middle School
[Environmental Studies / Principes of Agriculture]
South Grand Prairie HS:
Kassie Montford / kassie.montford@gpisd.org
Melanie Sherman / melanie.sherman@gpisd.org
Kelsey Sullivan / kelsey.sullivan@gpisd.org
REGIONS, AREA and District
Texas FFA is in Region II of the National FFA organization.
Dallas County is in Area V [Five] of the Texas FFA organization.
Area V is located in northeastern part of the state and is one of the largest area associations in the state of Texas. It is 14,366 FFA members strong in 140 FFA chapters being led by 267 Agriculture Science Teachers / FFA Advisors.
South Grand Prairie HS - Jackson Middle School is in District 3 of Area V. http://area5ffa.com/directory.php
Successful FFA chapters understand that success is the result of planning carefully, then carrying out the plans. They organize their plans through a written Program of Activities (POA) that defines chapter goals, establishes functioning committees and outlines the steps students will take to meet the goals. The POA must be tailored to meet the unique needs of the local chapter, members and community.
The Program of Activities is more than a calendar of events. The POA sets specific goals for the entire chapter that encourage members to work together to build a stronger chapter, better community and develop leadership within themselves. With specific goals, the POA provides an organizational structure for a chapter's budget as well.
The POA for our chapter is on the "SGP POA tab".
Plow: stands for labor and tillage of the soil
Eagle: national symbol; reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons
Owl: symbol of wisdom and the knowledge required to be successful
Corn: cross section of an ear of corn is the foundation of the emblem, just like corn has been a key crop grown in America
Sun: sign of progress and the promise that tomorrow brings a new day
The colors are national blue and corn gold.
OUR MISSION
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA names of officers’ :
• Rising Sun = President
• Plow = Vice President
• Ear of Corn = Secretary
• Bust of Washington = Treasurer
• American Flag = Reporter
• Owl - Advisor
• Shield of Friendship = Sentinel
For this session the officers are listed below:
President -
Vice President -
Secretary -
Treasurer -
Reporter -
Sentinel -
Student Advisor -
Historian -
Parliamentarian -
Chaplain -
OFFICERS
