Hospitality and Food Production Pathway

Students should aim to complete 1.0 credit in level 1 courses.

Students should aim to complete 1.0 credit in level 2 courses.    

Students should aim to complete 1.0 credit in level 3 courses.

Students should aim to complete 3.0 credits in this pathway before moving to level 4 classes.

5126/5127 School Based Enterprise    *Requires Instructor Invitation

8125- Child and Adolescent Development

This course is designed to explore how children grow and develop—their brains, bodies, feelings, and social skills—from before birth to young adulthood. We will examine historical practices and how they have influenced child-rearing today. Through observation, we will see how playing, reading, nutrition, nurture, and love all impact a child’s growth. We’ll also identify the differences between discipline, guidance, and punishment while comparing various parenting styles.

8018- Culinary Careers and Nutrition

Need to learn your way around the kitchen? Do you want to be able to cook meals for yourself that are tasty AND good for you?

This introductory course explores careers within the culinary industry, beginning with a foundation in nutrition and developing skills in safe and sanitary food handling, working with tools and equipment, and planning and preparing foods that are healthy choices for people across the lifespan.

8142- Design Seminar

In Design Seminar, students will receive an introduction to the elements and principles of design as seen in both interior design, fashion design, merchandising, and a variety of other fields. In addition, it will introduce students to many careers that require design and allow them to analyze their own career pathways to determine where design may fit.

8020- Nutrition and Wellness

Wellness is more than just eating well and working out! In this course, students will discover and develop strategies that will build lifelong, healthy individuals. Come explore all areas of wellness and how making small changes can make a big difference. Participate in various types of exercise that can easily be incorporated into everyday life. Learn the basics of nutrition and understand why what you eat matters. Sift through all of the “wellness” information in our society and choose products and behaviors that actually benefit wellness.

8000- Teen Challenges and Choices

Do you feel overwhelmed with the choices you face as a young adult?

This course is designed to help you navigate the hazards and rewards of your choices. It’s time to learn about how your choices affect your well-being, relationships, and your future. Explore the challenges that young adults face, including personal growth, communication, relationships, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and sexual health, with a possible optional teen/parent simulation.

8006/8007- Catering

Do you want to explore the ins and outs of a catering business?

This course will provide students with a hands-on view of running a catering business, catering events, and preparing food for large groups. This includes creating menus, understanding kitchen equipment, controlling costs, learning various cooking techniques, and exploring styling trends and plating techniques.

8034/8135- ProStart 1

Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Are you interested in gaining college credit while in high school? If so, then ProStart is for you.

ProStart is a nationally certified program where students learn about and gain skills in the food service and hospitality industries. Students will gain an understanding of the wide variety of career options available. Hands-on learning, applying skills, and meeting experts from the industry are just a few of the advantages of ProStart. There is also an opportunity to compete in the state ProStart competition, where they can win scholarships.

8001- Life Management

Do you feel prepared for life after high school? Are you ready to #adult? Your future is closer than you think! In Life Management, students will gain a better understanding of real-world life skills such as goal setting, decision making, career exploration, workforce skills, money management, and housing/living arrangements. Students will leave this course prepared to take on the real world!

8040/8041- Baking and Pastry

Interested in learning how to bake breads, cakes, and pastries? Did you enjoy Catering? If so, this baking and pastry course is for you! It’s intended for students who are interested in baking and pastry or pursuing a career in the Hospitality and Culinary Industry. A combination of advanced food science, restaurant management, food preparation techniques, and real-world opportunities offer students the chance to develop their culinary skills, food knowledge, and become highly sought-after employees within local foodservice businesses.

8136/8137- ProStart 2

Did you enjoy ProStart 1?

From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. There is also an opportunity to compete in the state ProStart competition, where you can win scholarships.

We explore the wide range of relationships and develop skills to make each a positive, long-lasting experience.

8002- Relationships

What does a healthy relationship look like? Wondering if your relationships are healthy?

Every interaction we have with a person is a type of relationship, and each type of relationship should be healthy and meaningful. Developing an understanding of who you are as an individual will help guide how you invite people into your life. In this course,

ProStart YOUTH APPRENTICE

5088- Pathfinder Youth Apprenticeship

5126/5127- School-Based Enterprise

This course introduces students to a school-based enterprise (SBE), an entrepreneurial operation within a school that provides goods or services to meet market needs. Managed and operated by students, SBEs serve as hands-on learning laboratories, offering realistic experiences that reinforce classroom instruction. Products may include spirit wear, food and beverages, school supplies, signs, banners, and more. A major component of the course is the successful management and operation of the school store.

Students will enhance their knowledge of SBE operations and management through learning modules covering core concepts in a blended learning environment. Developed by DECA, this course is taught at high schools nationwide using DECA's model, expectations, and scope and sequence.