EL11111 BAKING 1
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ An introductory course to the principles of baking with emphasis on baking ingredients and their functions, measurements, and equivalents. Scratch baked goods will include, but not be limited to, quick breads, basic yeasted breads, pastry, simple casseroles, and cookies. Food safety and sanitation skills will be learned and practiced as well as proper use and handling of kitchen utensils and equipment. (0509)
EL11211 BAKING 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Baking 1 with a grade of B or better
◆ This course is an extension of Baking 1 with emphasis on more advanced baking techniques which include, but are not limited to, the production of more advanced yeasted and filled breads, laminated dough, soufflés choux pastry and pastry cream, tarts, tortes, and cakes. This class will further emphasize the importance of food safety and sanitation as well as proper use and handling of kitchen utensils and equipment. (0509)
EL11311 CULINARY ARTS 1
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course develops basic skills in food preparation and management needed in the culinary arts career pathway. Students cover food preparation, nutritional content, local food preservation, seasonal cooking, menu planning and preparation, budgeting, safety and sanitation, and food handling techniques. This course also gives students an opportunity to participate in classroom food challenges and group projects. Food laboratory work is done in a professionally equipped kitchen and focuses on all major food types. (0508)
EL11412 CULINARY ARTS 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts 1 and recommendation from Culinary 1 instructor
◆ This course builds on the skills in food preparation and management needed in the culinary arts career pathway. Building upon the skills gained in Culinary 1, Culinary 2 students will learn advanced food preparation techniques. Students will participate in on-campus catering preparation. Students will also have the opportunity to design their own restaurant, from start to finish, As well as preparing a dish from their restaurant to serve to a panel of judges. (0508)
EL21512 PROSTART 1
YEAR CREDIT 1.0
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Grade and Culinary Arts 1 & 2 or Culinary Arts 1 & Baking 1, with a “B” or better in each. Students must have a recommendation from Culinary Arts teacher. Student must be willing to compete at the ProStart Competitions and take the National Exam.
◆ This class builds on the skills developed in Culinary Arts 2. Job experience in the culinary field may lead to national certification by the National Restaurant Association. This class links to degree programs at Santa Fe Community College in culinary arts, CNM in bakery and culinary arts, or New Mexico State University in hotel/motel management. (0532)
EL21612 PROSTART 2
YEAR CREDIT 1.0
$35
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: ProStart 1
◆ This course builds on the skills developed in ProStart 1. The National Culinary Arts certification exam will be offered for advanced employment, scholarships, and college placement. (0533)
EL11711 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$15
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course will develop career and parenting skills for working with families, infants, and children. Class content includes decisions about parenting, pregnancy, and development from birth through school aged children. Hands-on activities, field trips, and simulations of infant care are included. The “Aspen Buddy” program builds relationships between students and first grade children. At the Ark Day-care Center, students observe infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Students also learn skills in baby-sitting. Course material in this class may contain readings or discussions in which topics of a sexual nature are presented. (0550)
EL22311 LIFE AND MONEY SMARTS
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
$15
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course is a study designed to educate students about sound money management skills and the financial planning process. Focus on managing money by learning to set financial goals, learning to save, create and live on a budget, investments, costs of insurances, setting up an emergency fund, and staying debt free. Students will learn the Dave Ramsey-Zero Debt money management system. This course will teach students about how to be smart concerning money – how to earn it and manage it wisely in order to reach their personal goals. This class is designed to assist students in developing life skills by teaching students how to set short and long-term goals using the SMART method of goal setting. Students will learn basic skills for job hunting, developing a personal resume, and using effective job interviewing skills. Students will also be introduced to basic cooking/baking techniques, financial planning, and parenting skills, basic tax preparation, used car buying, and home rental and mortgage information. (0513)