jchs 2011-12 course catalogue - Geary County Schools USD 475
jchs 2011-12 course catalogue - Geary County Schools USD 475
jchs 2011-12 course catalogue - Geary County Schools USD 475
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in the industry. Students will learn about menu developing, cost planning, and inventory control for running their own<br />
restaurant. Topics covered in class include ServSafe training certification, food service basics, nutrition, food<br />
preparation for industry, and business math.<br />
ProStart II<br />
One Semester<br />
Grades: 11, <strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 1/2<br />
Prerequisite: ProStart I<br />
This is a <strong>course</strong> developed by the National Restaurant Association, for students interested in going into the restaurant or<br />
hospitality and lodging field. Students will further enhance their skills in culinary arts and restaurant management. They<br />
will study the history of the food service and lodging field, be trained in the art of serving customers, and learn about<br />
purchasing and inventory control. At the conclusion, students may be able to enter the industry at a management level<br />
or at an above entry level position.<br />
ProStart Field Experience<br />
One Year<br />
Grades: 11, <strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: ProStart I<br />
This <strong>course</strong> is an on-the-job training that introduces high school students to careers in the restaurant and food service<br />
industry and teaches basic skills and knowledge they will need to achieve success. On-the-job training and experience,<br />
coupled with a dynamic comprehensive curriculum encourages students to experience all aspects of operating and<br />
managing a food service establishment. This <strong>course</strong> also helps students to build good business and management skills.<br />
Living on Your Own<br />
One Semester<br />
Grades: 11, <strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 1/2<br />
Prerequisite: None<br />
This career and life planning <strong>course</strong> is designed to prepare students for life after high school (independent living). Topics<br />
covered are personal development skills, employment skills & career exploration, financial management, checking and<br />
savings accounts, credit, insurance, buying a car, and independent housing issues. Simulations as well as projects are<br />
included. Field trip(s) and speaker(s) from the community will be included as part of the class.<br />
Teen Issues<br />
One Semester<br />
Grades: 10, 11, <strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 1/2<br />
Prerequisite: None<br />
This class provides information on life skills such as self-esteem, friendship, roles and relationships, communication,<br />
conflict, dating, love, marriage, personal readiness, understanding sexuality, AIDS, and STDS, and teen pregnancy.<br />
Speakers, videos, and class discussions are methods of covering the material.<br />
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