9th Grade
Academy: Introduction to Culinary Arts
This course provides professional training in a commercial kitchen. Areas of instruction include knife skills, egg cookery, and basic baking. Theory work in conjunction with hands-on practice and production will provide students with these important culinary foundations. Emphasis is placed on the technical skills needed for an entry-level position in a commercial kitchen.
Core Courses:
- English 9
- Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II
- Biology
- Health and Physical Education 9
- World History
- World Language
- Financial Literacy
- Academy (see below)
NOTE: Financial Literacy is a 2.5 credit graduation requirement that is taken along with Academy courses throughout 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.
10th Grade
Academy: Cooking Foundations
This course provides a continuance of the foundational building blocks and academic skills necessary for students to achieve success in culinary arts. Areas of instruction include cooking methods development, stocks and sauces, ServSafe & OSHA-10 certification. Professional training will be provided in a commercial kitchen. Areas of instruction include Food Cost and Inventory, Cooking Skills Development I & II, Breakfast and Lunch Cookery and Introductory Level Baking. Academic work in conjunction with hands-on practice and production will provide students with further development of standard Culinary foundational skills.
- English 10*
- Geometry*, Algebra II* or Pre-Calculus*
- Chemistry*
- Health and Physical Education 10
- US History I*
- World Language
- VPA Elective
- Academy (see below)
*Honors courses available and determined by grades and teacher recommendation
11th Grade
Academy: Baking, Pastry & Advanced Culinary Skills
This course builds upon the Introduction to Culinary Arts and Cooking Foundations, focusing on more advanced culinary practices. The curriculum is delivered through theory work and group and independent projects. Areas of instruction include American regional cuisine, international cuisine, baking science, pastry arts and candy confections. This course also includes an in-depth exploration of hospitality career development, menu planning, farming and alternative food production practices and food safety and sanitation. A class cookbook is developed, and students have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA. This course also focuses on career-ready practices and rigorous preparation for Senior year Work-Based Learning.
Core Courses:
- English 11*
- Algebra II*, Pre-Calculus*, Calculus
- Physics*
- Health and Physical Education 10
- US History II*
- World Language
- Elective
- Academy (see below)
*Honors courses available and determined by grades and teacher recommendation
12th Grade at MCST
Career and Technical Education (Academy):
- Career and Technical Education Elective (i.e. Virtual Enterprises International, Computer Science Principles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
- Senior Capstone
- OR CCM for Academy coursework
Structured Learning Experience (Graduation Requirement):
- All Seniors must complete 120 hours of an approved internship in their respective career fields.
Core Courses:
- English 12* (required)
- Health and Physical Education 12 (required)
- Calculus, Statistics, Foundations of College Math
- Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology I
- World Language*
*Honors courses available and determined by grades and teacher recommendation
NOTE: Financial Literacy is a 2.5 credit graduation requirement that is taken along with Academy courses throughout 9th, 10th, and 11th grade. This course is transcripted senior year, after the successful completion of the learning activities in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade. If a senior has not successfully completed the financial literacy requirement, the course will be taken in 12th grade.
12th Grade at County College of Morris
Eligible Seniors may complete their Senior coursework in full or in part at County College of Morris. See School Counseling Department for more information.
Required Courses:
FALL
- English Composition I (ENG111)
- Lifetime Wellness (HED128) or PE (labeled HES)
- Academy Course (1)
HOS 102 Food Manaegment
HOS 103 Food Production
HOS 117 Intro to Baking
HOS 118 Intro to Hospitality
HOS 120 Hotel/Hospitality Management
COM 104 Interpersonal Communications
COM 109 Speech Fundamentals
CMP126 Computer Applications (all but CIS students)
CMP128 Computer Science 1 (all but CIS students)
BUS 112 Introduction to Business (all but FIB students)
ACC 110 Elements of Accounting (all but FIB students)
SPRING
- English Composition II (ENG112)
- PE or Lifetime Wellness (whichever was not taken in the Fall)
- Academy Course (1) (see above list)
*See Guidance (School Counseling) Department for additional information on CCM courses
Structured Learning Experience
- All Seniors must complete 120 hours of an approved internship in their respective career field.
