Family and Consumer Science
FAM109 OR FAM110 | First Semester OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬜10 ⬜11 ⬜12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI 

Family and Consumer Science is a one-semester course which empowers students to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. The classroom is divided into eight modules that the students rotate through on a 10-day rotation. Basic life skills are taught through the use of technology and hands-on experiences giving students essential skills and knowledge needed to achieve quality of life. All learning modules connect to additional course offerings in the family and consumer sciences. This is a one-semester course.

Culinary Arts I
FAM103 or FAM104 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI 

This is a one-semester course that offers introduction and experience to the food industry.  Areas of study include sanitation, hygiene, culinary math, nutrition and the preparation of food using knives and smallware. Food products includes proteins, baked goods, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Within this course students will complete Iowa Food Handler certification. Culinary Arts I is aligned with the industry-recognized ProStart program and offers students the opportunity to pursue the National ProStart Certifications including career exploration.

Will be available for ninth grade starting in January 2024.

Culinary Arts II
FAM303 or FAM304 | First OR Second Semester
Prerequisite: Culinary I
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI 

This is a one-semester course that expands on the basic techniques of food preparation developed in Culinary Arts I. Students will make a wide variety of foods including potatoes, pastas, proteins, salads, yeast bread, desserts, world foods, thickeners, soups, and salads. Students will also learn to effectively use herbs and spices. New products on the market, uses a variety of appliances, and other food related topics are also discussed. Culinary Arts II is aligned with the industry-recognized ProStart program.

Cafè V (ProStart)
FAM401 or FAM402 | First OR Second Semester
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and receive a B or better in Culinary Arts II
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI 

This is a one-semester course which is a double blocked class during fourth and fifth periods each day. This career oriented course offers students a hands on experience in running a restaurant and other food-related careers. Advanced cooking skills are taught with topics in food safety, menu planning, marketing, customer service, food preparation, and garnishing. Café V is aligned with the industry-recognized ProStart program. This course must be taken for DMACC credit. 

Culinary Work Experience
BUS405 and BUS406 | First OR Second Semester
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Cafè V
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI 

Culinary work experience is a one-semester course offered concurrent with enrollment in Cafè V or after the completion of Cafè V.  Culinary work experience is a placement for students who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. Placement provides insight into the hospitality industry with many different opportunities in restaurant, hospital, private club, school food service, fast food, fine dining facilities and assisted living centers. Students will need to apply for and obtain a culinary job. (This course is Pass/Fail.)