Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Culinary Essentials Length of Course: Semester

Description:  In this course, students are introduced to the basic techniques of baking.  Students will learn every step in the process of bread making, including the science of bread production, measuring of ingredients, and the proper evaluation of recipes.  Techniques on the preparation of quick breads and pastries commonly produced in small bakeries and restaurants will also be introduced.

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Culinary Essentials and Baking and Pastry II Length of Course: Semester

Description:  In this course, students will expand on the basic techniques of baking. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ingredients and their effects on baked goods. Techniques on the preparation of rich yeast breads, egg white foams, pies and tarts, custards ad fillings and tempering chocolate.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts C OR Essentials of Interior & Textile Designs Length of Course: Semester

Description: Career Connections courses provide human services/family and consumer sciences related work-based learning experiences (paid or unpaid) outside the traditional classroom. Learning goals are set by the student, teacher and employer/adult mentor to create field experiences and/or discussions related to human services/ family and consumer sciences occupational technical skills.

Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts C OR Essentials of Interior & Textile Designs Length of Course: Semester

Description: Community Connections course provides community based/school based learning experiences mainly within the family and consumer sciences classroom. Learning goals are set by the student, teacher and community partners to create experiences and/or discussions to enhance the development of the 21st century skills (i.e. leadership, empathy, communication, problem solving, cooperation, critical thinking, and resource management) needed to be successful in human services/family and consumer sciences related careers.

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts A, B, and C Length of Course: Year

Description: This course applies the skills needed in the culinary arts profession. It includes the application of skills within a school-based, community-based experience or work-based internship and will cover an introduction of all aspects of an industry. Students enrolled in this course are expected to have mastered skills in the culinary field so that they are able to apply them in authentic experiences following industry standards and regulations.

Grade:  10-12 Prerequisite: Culinary Essentials Length of Course: Semester

Description:  This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of culinary arts and food service hospitality.  Students learn preparation skills, quantity, food production, service of food, use of commercial equipment, and other facts of the hospitality industry.

Grade:  10-12 Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts A Length of Course: Semester

Description:  This course offers students the opportunity to further develop food planning and preparation skills while emphasizing the fundamentals of classical cuisines.  Culinary arts and food service careers are explored through field trips and guest speakers.

Grade:  10-12 Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts A and Culinary Arts B Length of Course: Semester

Description:  This course builds on the foundational knowledge learned in previous culinary courses and focuses on menu development, management functions and continued development of a variety of food products.

Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Length of Course: Semester

Description:  This course is designed to introduce students to the study of kitchen safety and sanitation, principles of nutrition, cooking and preparation techniques, and proper creation of meals.  This class is a prerequisite to all other culinary courses.

Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None  Length of Course:  Semester

This course Prepares students to understand the holistic approach to wellness and make important decisions about personal and family nutrition and wellness.  The course emphasizes positive self-esteem, effective communication, conflict resolution and handling peer pressure as it relates to body image and food choices.  Students will learn a variety of strategies for shopping for and preparing nutritious foods.