Department Chair
Nutrition A
Electives - 7 credits
FACS Courses count as Elective Credit
Career Completer Courses:
Culinary Arts I&II and Internship/Work Based Learning(WBL)
OR Honors CTE Capstone
Early Childhood Education I, II &III (Internship in CD III)
Fashion Design I & II (Semester Courses)
Nutrition A (Semester Course)
Students will study the science of nutrition as it relates to individual food choices that maximize healthy behaviors, and public health. Topics include the six major nutrient components of food along with wellness, obesity, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and prevention of chronic diseases. Issues facing society will include food safety, technology, use of supplements and botanicals. Students will understand the concepts they are learning in their classroom lessons while perfecting skills in the art of producing edible and nutritious recipes. Practical lessons will involve lab work.
Students are introduced to careers in the Food Service and Hospitality industry. Students will learn and apply basic skills and knowledge needed for success in a Food Service and Hospitality career while working with a mentor in the field. ProStart Certificate of Merit test optional.
A more in-depth skills and knowledge of the Food Service and Hospitality profession. Students will be introduced to many of the behind the scenes activities necessary for a professional and successful Food Service and Hospitality establishment. Prepares students for ProStart certification. ProStart Certificate of Merit test optional. Up to a possibility of 7 articulated with AACC
Seniors who have completed Honors Culinary Arts I and II must complete one of the following:
250 hours work-based learning for AACPS completer, or • 400 hour internship for ProStart Certification. OR
A Capstone Project
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts1 & 2 ProStart Completer
H35 Early Childhood Education 1
H41- Early Childhood Education II
H43 - Early Childhood Education III
H27 - Child Development Associate (CDA) 480 hours/Internship/1 credit - Dual Enrollment with AACC
Seniors can fulfill the requirements of the Early Childhood completer program by applying for an internship to prepare for post-secondary education or gain employment, or both in a setting outside the school. Students must have excellent attendance and the child development teacher’s recommendation. Prerequisites: Honors Child Development III (C or better), A
This course introduces students to the intermediate techniques associated with fashion design and the principles of clothing construction and accessories. Individualized projects will be used to further develop the students skills. Articulation with Stevenson University is available.