Foods
Introduction to Food Preparation and Hospitality:This course introduces students to the food service and hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on basic food preparation techniques, safety and sanitation procedures, food service equipment, food composition, culinary math, customer relations, and career preparation. Students can begin to accrue hours to meet the 400-hour work-based learning experience (both paid and unpaid) requirement of the National ProStart Certification of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation end-of-course exam (ProStart I). Successful completion of this course earns one credit.
Grades: 10, 11
Advanced Food Preparation and Hospitality: This course is designed to prepare students to work in the food service and hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on creating menus, applying purchasing techniques, practicing inventory and cost controlling procedures and demonstrating advanced culinary skills. Students can continue to accrue hours to meet the 400-hour work-based learning experience requirement of the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation end-of-course exam (ProStart II). Successful completion of this course earns one credit.
Grades: 10, 11
Food and Hospitality Management : This course is designed to prepare students to perform managerial duties, quantity production, and practice service skills used in institutional, commercial, or self-owned food establishments or other food service industry occupations. Emphasis is placed on mass production, government regulations, kitchen safety and sanitation, commercial equipment, purchasing procedures, food presentation, maintaining forms and records, and career preparation. Students can continue to accrue hours to meet the 400-hour work-based learning experience requirement of the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. All students enrolled in this course must take the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation food safety and sanitation certification exam (ServSafe). Successful completion of this course earns one credit.
Grades: 11, 12
Food ad Hospitality Practicum: This course prepares students for employment and advancement in the field of hospitality and food and beverage management or culinary/pastry arts. Emphasis is placed on applying academic, technical and workplace skills during industry-mentored work-based learning experiences. Students who have passed the ProStart I and II exams and have completed the 400-hour work-based learning experience requirement, will earn the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. Successful completion of this course earns one credit. Note: Students earning the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement and ServSafe certification are eligible to receive credit through the Stratford University under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information.
Grades: 11, 12
Early Childhood Education: This course focuses on child development from conception through adolescence. Students will explore how physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development are fostered and hindered. Emphasis is placed on helping students understand how the knowledge of child growth and development, coupled with appropriate attitudes and skills, will help them develop positive parenting practices and increase self-understanding. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. Successful completion of this course earns one credit. Note: Students earning an "A" or "B" are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information.
Grades: 10, 11
Working With Children I : This course is designed to give students the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences for organizing and implementing a program for preschool children. Emphasis is placed on developing learning activities and materials to be used in a child care program. Options and educational requirements for careers in child care and/or early childhood education are explored. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. Successful completion of this course earns one credit. Note: Students earning an "A" or "B" are eligible to receive credit through Harford Community College under the articulation agreement. See your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for further information.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Working with Children II: This course is designed to prepare students for careers in child care and/or early childhood education. Students will continue to apply the principles and theories of child development while planning, teaching, and performing administrative duties in the child development laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to work effectively with children, parents, and staff and the importance of ethics, professionalism, and continuing education in pursuing a career. A behavior contract will be required of all students working with young children. Successful completion of this course earns one credit.
Grades: 11, 12
Independent and Family Living : This course is designed to help young adults explore and analyze their role in the family, community, and society. Decision-making techniques are emphasized through examination of personality development, interpersonal relationships, lifestyle choices and adjustments, family composition and function, resource management, and career exploration. Successful completion of this course earns one credit.
Grades: 10, 11, 12