Culinary Basics and Nutrition
Allows students to evaluate food choices, practice a variety of food preparation techniques, demonstrate table service and etiquette, and explore nutrition and food industry related careers. Critical thinking and practical problem-solving are emphasized in a cocurricular approach that incorporates principles of mathematics, science, writing, communications, and economics. The ServSafe® Food Handler employee certification provides increased marketability.
Global Cuisines
Allows students to enjoy the unique stories about people, places, and perspectives that different food communicates. By learning about what people eat, one can gain insight into broader factors that allow connections to others for the purpose of promoting the Gospel. Topics include Farm to Table, processes, hunger issues, dining etiquette from around the world, culture, planning events with foods and traditions, world foods, regional foods, and genetically modified foods (GMO’s – from the lab to the dinner table).
- Prerequisite: Culinary Basics and Nutrition
Personal Finance
Focuses on real-life scenarios involving money. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of budgeting, taxes, investing, interest rates, and college/career readiness. Students should be prepare to successfully steward their resources for God’s glory.
- .5 credit; 1 semester
- For grades 11 and 12
Vo-Tech: Exploring Vo-Tech
Introduces students to a variety of vocations such as auto/diesel, welding, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and aviation. Skills are introduced in 3-4 week rotations and involve classroom and hands-on training.
- Class fee
- Limited enrollment
Vo-Tech: Auto/Diesel Technology I and II
Designed to provide training as general service technicians in the maintenance and light repair of all types of auto and diesel vehicles. Students receive training in basic shop safety and proper use of hand tools and equipment. They receive thorough classroom and hands-on training using techniques and industry standard tools for computer diagnostics, brakes, steering, suspensions, engines, transmissions, electrical systems and more. Prepares students for entry level ASE certification. Requires internship of 90+ hours, completed outside class hours.
Auto/Diesel Technology II meets concurrently and advances the level of training in auto diesel service and repair. Students take on more responsibility and leadership roles. Students who are considering a career in this field can be more fully prepared by participating in an internship program. Completion of course yields EPA and ASE certification.
- Auto/Diesel Technology I: Grades 11-12
- Auto/Diesel Technology II: Grade 12; prerequisite: Auto/Diesel Technology I
- Class fee
- Limited enrollment
- Meets 2 hours daily, earns 2 credits per year
Dual Credit
Suggested courses
- Ac 103 Introduction to Accounting
- Ac 203 Principles of Accounting I (Prerequisite: ACT 22+, SAT 1100+, or Ac 103)
- Ac 204 Principles of Accounting II (Prerequisite: AC 203 Principles of Accounting I)
- CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- IAD 101 Architectural Drawing & Design (1st semester only)
- IAD 102 Introduction to Interior Architecture & Design (Prerequisite: IAD 101)
- Ps 200 General Psychology