Culinary Arts

Prerequisite:  None

This introductory course offers students an opportunity to learn about healthy eating as they prepare a variety of foods. Students are encouraged to be independent in the kitchen while developing positive work habits in the food industry.  Individual and team activities will allow students to develop culinary knowledge and skills while preparing a variety of foods.  Students will also explore the safety of equipment, sanitation, knife skills, food preparation and food presentation.  

Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts 1

Culinary Arts 2 is designed to enhance skills and explore career opportunities while enjoying the vast areas of food preparation.  Frequent labs and practical experience in breads, cakes, sauces, soups, fruited desserts, and plate presentation, strengthen teamwork and skills needed for the workforce, as well as achieving individual goals. Students will have the opportunity to work on community service projects. 

Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts 1 and 2

This course will further develop expertise in food preparation.  Advanced meal planning, along with preparations of entrées with global ethnic and cultural traditions.  Catering services and outsourced kitchen experience will be some enterprises run by students. Individual and team labs allow students to achieve their goal of independence and expertise in a variety of advanced culinary experiences.

Prerequisite:   1) Recommendation from Instructor & Approval by Career Center.  2) Independent Study is only available to students who have successfully completed ALL of the courses offered at Plainville High School in a particular subject area, as outlined in the program of studies.

Juniors and seniors who have a specific career path in mind, have a unique opportunity to earn high school credit and participate in a career focused internship through the Plainville High School Fieldwork Experience Program.  An internship provides invaluable real-world experience, grows knowledge in a professional setting, develops crucial soft skills, and builds a network that can significantly enhance future career opportunities.

Students will partner with a local business, organization or professional in a capacity that aligns with their future goals. Student participants will complete 60 hours (approximately 5 hours per week) of internship related work requirements over the course of a high school semester.  The students will be responsible for transportation to and from the internship site.

The success of the internship program relies on a collaborative partnership involving the student, the school, and community professionals. The active involvement of student interns significantly influences these relationships.  Therefore, elevated expectations are in place to foster the enhancement of the partnerships. The program requires students to show initiative, follow through, and a high level of professional behavior.  

Review the expectations for an internship.  If you feel you are a good candidate for this course, meet with Mrs. Bradley in the Career Center to discuss the possibilities.