Cultivating tomorrows leaders
New Parent/Student Resources
Welcome to the Durant FFA New Student Resources Hub!
Empowering your Journey in Agricultural Education and Leadership
Congratulations on joining the vibrant FFA community! We're thrilled to support you on your path to becoming a confident leader in agriculture and beyond. Our new student (and parent) resources have been carefully curated to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to thrive.
Stay Informed: Importance of Keeping Up with Instructor Communications
In FFA, communication is key to maximizing your experience. Your instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed, and they regularly share important updates, event details, and valuable insights. Staying informed ensures you don't miss out on exciting opportunities, classroom news, and events that can enhance your journey.
Communication Methods
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The Durant FFA Ag instructors will regularly relay important information to the students.
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The Remind App is a useful tool to relay important information to students and parents. Your student will be given a paper with instructions on how to sign up for their class information on the app.
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The Friends of Durant will periodically send out a newsletter that gives important information and success stories. You can sign up for the newsletter below!
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Stay Connected. Follow Us on Social Media
Explore Essential Resources
These websites play a pivotal role in your student’s FFA journey, offering a wealth of valuable information to guide and enrich their experience.
AET: The Agricultural Experience Tracker
AET is designed to help students track their educational experiences (classroom, SAE, and FFA) and document them to help them learn life skills and improve their decision-making. There is many useful tools on here to help you and your student learn more about their agricultural experience. Your student will receive their logins for AET from the ag instructor.
OKFFA: The Oklahoma FFA Association
The Oklahoma FFA Association website is a useful resource for more information on the state level. You can find information on state-run events, news, official dress standards, and many other important resources.
iCEV: Career and Technical Education
The iCEV website is packed with lots of valuable content to help prepare your student for the workforce. Their platform offers curriculum created with educators and students in mind. Your student will have access to media-rich lessons and supporting coursework in the agricultural sciences field.
Calendar
Explore our calendar to keep track of key Durant FFA events throughout the year. From workshops and competitions to meetings and community activities, this calendar is your guide to staying engaged and informed. Mark these dates in your schedule and be a part of the growing Durant FFA community.
Stay tuned for updates and additional events as the year progresses.
Upcoming Events
Get Involved. Volunteer Opportunities
Ready to contribute to the Durant FFA community? Join our volunteer activities and play a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture and leadership. Your involvement can make a lasting impact on students’ lives and the community at large.
Complete the form below to express your interest in volunteering. Together, we can empower the next generation of leaders and create meaningful experiences. Thank you for being a part of our mission!
Learn More About the FFA
Interested in learning more about our organization? Here are some helpful FAQ’s and resources to get you started.
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FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
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The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization.
The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. The name of the organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture.
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“Growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.”
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“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.”
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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.
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The FFA Creed demonstrates our strong belief of agriculture and the core values of citizenship and patriotism. Written by E.M. Tiffany in 1928, and later adopted by the FFA.