BAking & Pastry

Baking & Pastry Syllabus

HThis class builds on basic food preparation skills learned in Nutrition and Foods. The purpose of this course is to learn more complex baking skills that would be needed in the baking industry, as well as home use. Students will learn techniques to decorate and display baked goods and even develop new taste sensations. They will bake cakes, cupcakes, cookies, yeast breads and quick breads, pastries and desserts such as puddings and ice cream. The course will culminate with a bake off. Students interested in the culinary arts as a profession are encouraged to enroll in this course.

Grading Policy

Tests and Quizzes

30%

Tests are given at the end of a unit.

Final exam will be given at the end of the course.

Projects

40%

Proper work ethic – no fooling around, professional attitude

Cooperation/Teamwork – you must be an active participant in a team/group when working on projects.

Clean up – all supplies need to be put away at the end of each period.

Class work

20%

Bell ringers may be given at the beginning of class as a way to review previous information. Every assignment, no matter how small or large, is graded. Ex. worksheets, questions, homework

Participation

10%

Daily participation is required.

Being prepared – having a writing instrument, getting their folder, doing classwork
Having a legitimate pass when tardy
Paying attention to teacher instruction
Completed own assignment and did not copy
Behavior and/or language were appropriate or acceptable

Electronic devices were not being used, unless for class activity.

Homework policy

There is no homework for this class. It is very important to be in class all the time. This class is hands on and participation is key.

Excused Absences:

If you have an excused absence, it is your responsibility to see me for your missing assignments. Students with excused absences will receive 2 days per absent day to complete missed assignments. If you miss a food lab, you will be required to prepare a recipe for your family members and complete an associated worksheet in order to make up the points. Each cooking lab is worth at least 70 points so be sure to complete the make-up summary in order to maintain a high-standing grade in the class.

Unexcused Absences:

Unexcused absences will result in receiving ZERO points for the day’s activities/participation.

Classroom Rules/

expectations

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Respect –Be honest and truthful; be respectful of peers and adults

Safety – Follow safety rules and procedures, keep work area orderly

Responsibility – Complete work on time; follow directions; use resources to answer questions; ask for help when needed; and contribute to class discussion

Quality – Show determination to complete tasks; be consistent in quality; and focus on the task at hand

Team – Work as a productive team member in a variety of roles

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