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 I
• Culinary II
• Culinary III, IV
• Hospitality & Tourism
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