The wide variety of classes cover basic skills in personal and family management to the diverse McLean student body. These practical and exciting courses are career oriented and help meet the needs of the 21st century student. Appreciation for fine food, good nutrition, and proper manners are a large part of the curriculum. The Gourmet Foods Class offers increased skills in planning, preparing, and serving individual and family meals. Consumer and time management skills related to life style and career choices are studied.
Students can also participate for scholarships in culinary technology.
Students completing Gourmet Foods may articulate credit at the ATI Career Institute by successfully completing the Assessment by Local Examination. Specific foods, ingredients, and methods of preparation unique to a variety of cultures will be studied. Cultural, political, economic, and nutritional issues related to international food choices are covered. Students may participate in the excellent scholarship program for Culinary Technology. Students completing International Foods and Hospitality may articulate credit at the ATI Career Institute by successfully completing the Assessment by Local Examination.