-
The Culinary Arts Academy gives high school students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college careers. Below is a complete listing of the classes and curriculum base that is offered within the academy.
Nutrition and Wellness
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12, Length: 1 year, Credit: 1, Course #85003550
This course will prepare students to understand principles of nutrition in relationship to wellness, food choices, food preparation, and food storage. The concepts of meal planning and management are also addressed. Classroom food laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.Principals of Food Preparation
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
Grade Level: 9-12, Length: 1 year, Credit: 1, Course #8500390
Instruction and learning activities are provided in a food lab using hands-on experiences. Activities provide instruction in the application of the principles of food preparation, food selection and storage. Ethnic, regional and international foods may also be studied and prepared.Culinary Operations I
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12, Length 1 year, Credit: 1, Course #8800510
Students will explore different fields of the culinary trade in our BRAND NEW STATE OF THE ARTS FACILITY. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a food lab using hands on experiences. Activities provide instruction in the application of the principles of food preparation, food selection and storage.Culinary Operations II
Prerequisite: Culinary Ops I
Grade Level 10-12, Length: 1 year, Credit: 1, Course # 8800520
This program provides students with the opportunity to learn about the restaurant and food service industry. The curriculum, ProStart, was created by the National Restaurant Association. Students learn basic food preparation.Culinary Operations III
Prerequisite: Culinary Ops II
Grade Level 10-12, Length 1 year, Credit: 1, Course: 8800520
Students begin testing for industry recognized certification, such as ServeSafe, and National Prostart Certificate of Achievement. Students receive career oriented instruction in both classic and modern culinary arts with an emphasis on the skills needed to succeed in the industry and postsecondary education.Culinary Operation IV
Prerequisite: Culinary Ops III
Grade Level: 11-12, Length: 1 year, Credit: 1, Course #8800540
The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, front-of-the-house duties as well as back-of-the-house duties. Activities provide instruction in menu development management skills, and catering. Students participate in culinary competitions and acquire industry recognized certifications needed to succeed in the industry and postsecondary education.