This Home Economics Careers and Technology pathway is made up of four integrated sequential courses that lead to entry level job opportunities, a community college technical preparation certificate or associate of arts degree, or a four year university degree. Students are able to develop skills in culinary arts, catering, cake decorating, and baking with the opportunity to earn college credits. Community college credits may be earned towards a food service Management or Culinary Arts Degree at
American River College and university credits may be earned for
Johnson & Wales University. At the 11th grade level, students in the Restaurant and Commercial Food Preparation class manage and operate a restaurant simulation and cater both school and community events. At the 12th grade level, Bakery and Pastry students simulate a commercial bakery operation, prepare bakery orders for staff and the public and participate in on the job training at both in-store and specialty bakeries. Students at all levels develop a professional portfolio. Students also participate in guest speaker presentations, field trips, California Association FHA-HERO leadership activities, and compete for scholarships.
New San Juan High School Hospitality Management Program has passed for the FAST (Freshman Advanced Study Track) Program with Johnson & Wales University. New San Juan High School Culinary Arts students need to
- Complete a minimum of 2 years in our commercial foods program
- Maintain an overall "C" average or better and earn a "B" average or better in the Hospitality Management program
- Meet all the requirements for acceptance to JWU
- Send a letter of recommendation from a food service instructor
Once students have been accepted for admission, they will earn transfer credit for the following culinary arts laboratory segments for 9 credit hours total:
- CUL1345 Introduction to Baking and Pastry
- CUL1355 New World Cuisine
- CUL1385 Fundamentals of Food Service Production
An additional 1.5 credit hours can be earned by presenting a sanitation certificate from the National Restaurant Association. This will exempt students from JWU's sanitation course.
Sequence of Hospitality Management Courses:
