Central High

097000
Introduction to Culinary & Hospitality
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  None

Have you ever wanted to learn more about cooking and the world of Hospitality...if so, this course is for you! Together with your classmates, we will dive into the basics of cooking, kitchen essentials, measuring, equipment, and kitchen and food safety. In addition, we will learn principles of baking, prepare healthy foods and a variety of other culinary skills along with the hospitality and culinary field. Students can take this class on its own or as part of a Culinary and Hospitality Pathway!

097020
Intermediate Culinary & Hospitality
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  passing grade in Introduction to Culinary & Hospitality

This second level lab-based class builds on skills learned in Culinary and Hospitality. It provides students with hands-on opportunities to prepare stocks, soups and sauces, salads, sandwiches and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Students will expand upon their knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and baking. Serving guests and Gold Star Service will be a focus of the semester and provide opportunities to serve others. 

097050
Advanced Culinary & Hospitality
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  passing grade in Intermediate Culinary & Hospitality

This advanced hands-on course extends learning about safety and food preparation necessary to work in the culinary and hospitality industry.  Students will cover units on meat, seafood and poultry, advanced nutrition, desserts and pastries, potatoes, grains and pasta.  This course will allow for opportunities to explore careers in the hospitality pathway, compete in competitions collaboratively as a team, and help students prepare for a future in the industry.

097950
Culinary Mentor
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Elective
Prerequisite:  Credit earned in a culinary class

Culinary Mentor will give students an opportunity to improve their skills in mentoring others as they serve as assistants for students with physical and developmental disabilities who are enrolled in Let’s Cook Together.  Students will take on the role of “buddies” to provide leadership in a variety of culinary based activities and lab setting.

097110
International Cuisine
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  Junior or Senior standing

This course is designed to give students a better understanding and appreciation of countries and cultures of the world through the study of traditional foods and meal habits of each.  Each country's history, geography, climate, religion and ethnic make-up will be studied.  Food preparation skills and techniques unique to each country will be studied through kitchen laboratory experiences to help students gain an appreciation of cultural differences.  Students interested in the study of cultures will benefit from this course and no prior food preparation experience is required to be successful.

097240
Fashion, Apparel, and Housing Design
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to help individuals explore the fundamentals of fashion, apparel and housing design.  Topics included are:  the elements and principles of design, psychological and social roles of fashion, apparel and housing design, common fibers and fabrics in the textile industries, basic sewing techniques, exploration of architecture and floor planning, fashion design career exploration.  Many projects allow opportunities for student individualization and choice.  Self-initiative, motivation, time management, planning and independent work, following directions and evaluating are crucial skills in the course where art, communication, mathematics, science and technology are applied.

097280
Fashion Design & Construction
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  Fashion, Apparel and Housing Design or Clothing

This course allows students to further develop their creativity and sewing skills learned in Fashion, Apparel, & Housing Design Fundamentals.  Students will specialize in Fashion Design and Construction, work with more difficult fabrics and complete advanced construction techniques.  Many projects allow opportunities for student individualization and choice.  Self-initiative, motivation, time management, planning and independent work, following directions and evaluating are crucial skills in the course where art, communication, mathematics, science and technology are applied. 

097400
Human Relations
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  None

Learn to be your own best friend and to control the direction of your life.  Human Relations will equip the student with knowledge and skills to improve relationships with oneself and others.  Students will gain knowledge about family and personal relationships.  Topics included are self-esteem, decision- making, communication, assertiveness, love, human sexuality, stress management, and coping with life situations such as alcoholism, depression, and social problems.  The human sexuality unit will include information and discussions on reproduction, abstinence, contraception, teen pregnancy/prevention; STDs, including AIDS, abortion, and sex in the media.   

097420
Child Development 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  None

This course prepares the student to work with children. The main units of study include becoming a child educator, prenatal development, childbirth, labor and delivery. Students will learn about a child's growth and development during the newborn, infant, toddler and preschool stages. Students will be given the opportunity to observe and interact with the preschooler through limited laboratory experiences. The unit on prenatal development will include reproduction, abstinence and contraception. Careers in the child development field will be discussed throughout the semester. Three hours of dual and articulated college credits are available to Child Development 1 & 2 students who maintain an A or B average in both courses. 

097540
Education & Training
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  Child Development 1

This course allows students to explore leadership, teaching, and education through career exploration. Students can personalize their learning experience based upon their desired career choice in education and training. Students will focus on how children learn, setting up the learning environment, guidance, and classroom management strategies based upon the age/grade level of choice.  Students will create and implement lesson plans according to curriculum and industry guidelines.  Students will build professional skills and an online portfolio while building connections with parents and the community.   

097460
Personal & Career Development (formerly Career Management)
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  None

FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE is the target of this course in career development.  It will give you opportunities to investigate your career pathway and provide a knowledge base from which to make your important career decisions. This class will include practical experiences such as aptitude tests, job and college applications, interviewing, resumes, student portfolios, career speakers and job shadowing.   

097270
Fashion, Apparel, and Housing Design Capstone
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed
Prerequisite:  1.0 courses in Fashion, Apparel and Housing Design Pathway (Fashion, Apparel, and Housing Design, Fashion Design & Construction, Fashion Merchandising, Housing & Interior Design)

This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge at the various creative and business functions of the fashion and home goods industries.  Students learn the dynamics of the industry including trending, textiles, designers the design process, production, promotion and visual merchandising.  Students will develop a collection of apparel or home goods by utilizing sketching and or apparel/home good construction techniques, basic pattern-making/draping and an expansion of applied textiles knowledge.  Self-initiative, motivation, time management, planning, following directions and evaluating are crucial skills in this course in which art, communication, mathematics, science and technology are applied.