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Culinary Arts

Curriculum Description
Designed around the nationally acclaimed ProStart program , our courses include an industrydriven curriculum to teach , test and award industry recognized certification to students meeting high standards in foodservice and restaurant education . ProStart is a two-year curriculum developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation . This state-driven and industry-backed curriculum is based on the knowledge high school students need to be successful in the restaurant industry .
Coupled with relevant work-based experiences , this curriculum enriches , enhances , and reinforces what students learn in the classroom and provides students with opportunities to develop and practice skills critical to their future success . By integrating classroom learning with job experiences , ProStart provides students with opportunities to learn and practice important skills related to leadership and responsibility . These skill sets serve as a foundation to professional , trained , and educated employees . It is a school-to- career path for high school students interested in the restaurant and foodservice industry .
Course Requirements
General Education Required Courses
• English - 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits
• Science - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 4 credits
• Health & Physical Education - 1 credit
• World Languages - 2 credits ( required if NC college bound )
• Electives - 4 credits in any other subject area ( marketing / entrepeneurship would pair well )
Certificate Required Courses
• Principles of Finance
• Accounting I
• Entreprenurship
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality I
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality II
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality III , IV
• Hospitality & Tourism
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