What our students study is what makes us special.
Wekiva Culinary offers the same four core courses available to ALL culinary students throughout the district.
However, we also offer five UNIQUE courses that are not offered on any other campus.
Each of these additional courses are offered FIRST to our magnet students (other, standard-enrolled students may sign-up only if there are additional seats available).
Here is the year-to-year progression:
| Core courses | Magnet Required Electives | Limited space electives | Certifications and Exams by Student Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen | Culinary Arts 1 8800510 | Primary: NRFSP001 Certified Food Safety Manager (National Registry) Freshmen who pass National Registry may also take NRAEF003 Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®) | ||
| Sophomores | Culinary Arts 2 8800520 | Intro to Hospitality & Tourism 8850110 Magnet students second year (required) | Primary: NRAEF003 Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®) Secondary: NRFSP001 Certified Food Safety Manager (National Registry) | |
| Juniors | Culinary Arts 3 Honors 8800530 | Hospitality & Tourism Management 8703110 Magnet Student third year (elective) | Restaurant Entrepreneurship/ Pizzaria Class in Collaboration with Industry; Available to 24 or less MAGNET Culinary 3 students ONLY. Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurship 8703130 | Primary: ProStart Level 1 & 2 Exam (towards ProStart COA) Secondary: NRAEF003 Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®) NRFSP001 Certified Food Safety Manager (National Registry) |
| Seniors | Gastronomy & Restaurant Managment (BLOCK CLASS) Culinary Arts 4 8800560 (Block 1) Hospitality and Tourism Directed Studies 8801000 (Block 2) | Culinary Assistant in periods 1-3 (Executive Internship) Only 1 Student Assistant Per period/ Must be Culinary 4/ Senior | Semester-long Senior Internship Program: Available to 6 or less Culinary Seniors ONLY Hospitality and Tourism Internship 8845130 or CTE Internship 8300430 | Primary: ACFED006 Certified Fundamentals Cook Secondary: ProStart Level 1 & 2 Exam (towards ProStart COA) NRAEF003 Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®) NRFSP001 Certified Food Safety Manager (National Registry) |
In addition to these standard classes, each year we offer special, semester-long exploration classes after school. These 8th period classes are for credit and meet once per week to provide more of our students opportunities to explore the exciting career field of culinary arts. From food science to the practicalities of running a pop-up kitchen, this highly selective class provides students even MORE learning and preparation for their future careers.
All students are welcome to apply for a spot in one of these VERY limited space classes. Applications open two weeks after the first day of school.
Semester-long Pilot Programs/ Special Studies: Hospitality and Tourism Cooperative Education 8800422