Are you creative in the kitchen? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
The Culinary Science Academy prepares students for a career in the restaurant industry while giving the foundation to earn a college degree in a culinary or hospitality industry. Academy students will receive a broad introduction to this dynamic industry through hands-on instruction using ProStart, an industry-directed curriculum. Students will have opportunities to participate in industry-sponsored events and competitions and will receive individual mentoring from restaurant and hospitality professionals.
Location
Your current school
Depending on interest and enrollment, this academy may be offered at your home school. Contact your school's guidance counselor for more information.
Grades
10-12
Related Academies
Electives
The industry advisory committee recommends students complete at least two years of Spanish in preparation to enter the culinary industry.
Prerequisites
While no specific courses are required as prerequisites, students should seek food service and hospitality work experiences to confirm their career academy choice.
Certifications
Upon completion of the capstone course, Culinary Academy students will be eligible to take examinations for ProStart and for ServSafe, the food safety and sanitation certification required for entry-level employment.
College Credit
With a passing score on the ProStart Examination, Culinary Academy students may be eligible for articulated credit from local postsecondary institutions. For recently added colleges and universities, please visit the following websites: Restaurant Association of Maryland Educational Foundation and the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Foundation.
Successful Academy Students:
- Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.
- Complete a capstone project integrating culinary skills with knowledge of customer service and business practices.
- Take Year One and Year Two ProStart Examinations and complete 400 hours of mentored industry experience
Suggested Course Schedule
| Grade Level | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | Course 5 | Course 6 | Course 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Grade | English required | Mathematics required | Science required | Social Studies required | Fitness & Health required | Technology Education required | Fine Arts available |
| Tenth Grade | English required | Mathematics required | Science required | Social Studies required | Elective available | Elective available | Food and Nutrition Technology |
| Eleventh Grade | English required | Mathematics required | Science required | Social Studies required | Elective available | Elective available | Culinary Sciences |
| Twelfth Grade | English required | Mathematics required | Elective available | Elective available | Elective available | Elective available | Advanced Culinary Science and Restaurant Operations |