03/29/06

Welcome to Culinary Arts with Mrs. Oseran

There is a $20.00 Lab Fee for supplies.  This fee is our primary source for cooking supplies and is necessary for the operation of Culinary Arts.

Each student needs to bring a large deep disposable plastic container labeled with their name.  The container will enable the student to bring home samples of their cooking.

Attendance is important as we will spend most of our time watching demonstrations and then cooking the recipe the next day in the lab.  Students are required to write out the recipes and needed equipment before they can participate in the lab.  Most demonstrations will take place on Monday. and Thursday.   You will want to check in with your child those nights to see that they have completed the written portion of the assignment.

The written portion of the lab is an important opportunity for students to organize and prepare a work plan.  A successful work plan helps the students with time management and successful completion of the cooking project. On Tuesday and Friday we will cook. This is the student’s opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have observed during the demonstration and to follow their work plan.

If your child is absent on cooking lab days they will be required to complete the cooking assignment at home.  They will need a detailed note from you about how well they completed the recipe and clean up.  All make up work must be completed and turned in 7 days after the child returns to school for credit.  Student should label the make up assignment with the heading MAKE UP ASSIGNMENT to insure getting the maximum points possible. 

Students are organized into teams for the trimester and are graded on how well they work together.   Students will have leadership opportunities several times during the trimester. This leadership role will be as the kitchen teams head chef.   Head chef‘s direct and assign duties to team mates and are responsible to see that these duties are carried out. Head chefs are responsible to the teacher for the proper completion and clean up of the cooking project and lab.

Students are eligible to earn up to 100 extra credit points during the trimester.  Extra credit can be earned by cooking class recipes at home for their families, cooking a recipe of their choice or by visiting ethnic grocery stores.  A parent note detailing how well the student preformed the cooking and clean up duties is required to earn extra credit. 

 Please read attached requirements for Culinary Arts Midterm and Final Project and Lab Expectations.  Please sign and return to me.  This sheet and the lab fee must be returned before student can cook.

Please inform me of your child’s food allergies, if any.  Also please inform me if your child is a vegetarian.

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged in Culinary Arts.  Please contact me if you are interested.  I would love to have you help in class. 

Sincerely,

GAIL OSERAN,

Culinary Arts Teacher