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Introduction to Culinary Arts (10, 11, 12)
Neutrally Weighted
This course emphasizes kitchen operations, catering, food preparation and baking skills in a school based state-of-the-art culinary facility. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences including recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, safe food/equipment handling, flavorings/ seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and mise en place. Upon completion, students will be able to independently execute a broad range of cooking and baking skills. Students completing this course will be eligible for a ServeSafe Certification from the National Restaurant Association.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Food Preparation and teacher recommendation.
Pastry Bakeshop (10, 11, 12) Neutrally Weighted
1 credit
As everyone knows, desserts are the highlight of any menu. This course teaches basic skills in pastry artistry and explores entrepreneurship and food- related careers. Students learn techniques of baking sweet and savory pastries and breads which are available through our pastry shop. Entrepreneurial projects are assigned throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Food Preparation and teacher recommendation.
Family & Consumer Sciences Options* Neutrally Weighted
Up to 1 credit
In September, students who have the same study hall three or four days a week may arrange with a family and consumer sciences teacher and the guidance counselor to schedule into that time slot a course on a partial credit basis. They must take the course which is offered during that time and may not duplicate a course already completed. This is not an independent study situation.
*Tis course is based on availability and room within a student’s schedule and may only be selected after the
school year begins. Health & Physical Education
Health Fitness (9) 1 credit
In order to reinforce information learned in the classroom environment with activities experienced
1 credit
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in the physical education setting, health and physical education are combined into one course that meets five days per week. This course provides the opportunity for students to develop an optimal level of fitness and to create an understanding of how fitness concepts can be applied for personal improvement and disease prevention. A primary objective is for students to be able to assess their own fitness level and develop a physical fitness program to achieve personal goals. Students utilize heart monitors in the assessment of their exercise intensity and cardiovascular fitness. Information from heart monitors may be utilized to analyze student progress. In addition to the focus on fitness, other key elements of wellness include nutrition, stress, drugs and alcohol, and health- related decision making.
Health (10) .6 credit
Blended learning class - 2 days in-class/ 1 day online learning
Designed to motivate and encourage active participation in developing life skills for optimal mental, social, and physical health, this course guides students to apply health information and interpersonal and social skills to promote healthy behaviors. Emphasis is placed on developing personal and social competence in using decision- making, communication (including assertiveness and refusal skills), stress management, and goal setting skills. These skills are integrated across content areas in the units of study that reflect the National and State Health Education Standards. This class is scheduled two days per week for the entire year.
Physical Fitness (10) .4 credit
Students are provided the opportunity to enhance their understanding of health and skill-related fitness components. This focus allows students to develop experiences, attitudes, knowledge, and skills that promote adherence to an active lifestyle. Students will utilize heart rate monitors while involved in fitness activities and sports as a way of assessing their effort and progress in cardiovascular fitness. Throughout this course, students will analyze their fitness level and set personal goals that incorporate all the components of fitness. A personal fitness plan will be developed to assess understanding of training principles and personal improvement. Students will also focus on problem-
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