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Family and Consumer Sciences Department

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Culinary Arts 

Introduction to Culinary Arts Grades 9-12

Students will: 

  • be exposed to the principles and practice of food science, nutrition, and wellness
  • focus on safety and sanitation, advanced techniques in culinary arts, nutritional menu planning, management skills and the exploration of the hospitality and culinary industry.
  • prepare for the Year 1 National Restaurant Association Certification exam.

Culinary Arts Level 2 Grades 10-12

Advanced Culinary Arts Grades 11-12

Students will:

  • Concentrate on safety and sanitation while developing quantitative cooking methods.
  • implement business strategies necessary to run a catering company.
  • be prepared to take the Year 1 National Restaurant Association Certification exam.
  • begin preparation for the Year 2 National Restaurant Association Certification exam.

Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Grades 11-12

Students will:

  • emphasize restaurant and hospitality management skills.
  • be prepared to take the Year 2 National Restaurant Association Certification exam.

The 2025/2026 Burger Challenge Winner is: 

The Upside-Down Burger — A toasted garlic-butter bun flipped on its crown, holding a juicy patty stacked with melty Swiss, extra-crispy bacon, and a swipe of silky garlic aioli. It’s bold, it’s buttery, it’s backwards on purpose. Congratulations Sophia!

 

Childhood Education 

Child Development Grades 9-12

Students will:

  • focus on child growth and care from conception through childhood.
  • acquire techniques and skills necessary to promote physical health, social, emotional and intellectual development.

Childhood Education Grades 10-12

Students will:

  • study developmental characteristics, learning styles, and health and safety considerations.
  • develop teaching skills in an on-site preschool.
  • prepare for careers working with children(i.e. teachers, social workers, counselors, pediatricians, nurses, psychologists, etc.).

Advanced Childhood Education Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Childhood Education

Students will:

  • observe, supervise, and teach children in an on-site preschool.

Note: This course may be repeated for a second time for a credit enabling a student to develop skills in organization, implementation, and maintenance of early childhood/daycare programs.  Prerequisite: Students must earn an A or B in Advanced Childhood Education.