Burlington City High School
Family & Consumer Sciences
Welcome to the
BCHS Culinary Lab
Exciting
Edible
Electives….
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Culinary Arts
• 1 year, 5 credit class
teaching all the
basics…
• Nutrition, recipe skills,
protein foods, breads,
pasta, veggies, cookies,
cakes and more…..
The Milleridge Inn, Jericho, NY
Mrs. Liv worked here when she was in high school .
• Learn how to clean, stock and manage all parts of the home
kitchen – and get ready for life!
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Independent Living & Specialty Foods
Independent
Living
Fall
Semester class
2.5 credits
Specialty
Foods
Spring
Semester class
2.5 credits
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Course Requirements:
• Must be willing to
work with all other
students.
• Must have NO
significant food
allergies or dietary
restrictions & work
with ALL ingredients.
• Must maintain short,
clean fingernails.
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What do I need to bring to class
everyday?
• Pocket folder, binder or backpack to organize your
class materials.
• Pen or pencil
• A willingness to join in the culinary adventure….
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Class Procedures
• Show you how to
succeed in this class
to earn a good
grade!!!
• Help you enjoy this
class 
• Make the most of
our time together so
we can do “custom
cooking” in addition
to the required
curriculum.
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Yes – you
MUST wear
your ID and
your uniform!
Even when we
are making
lollipops!

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Attendance
Policy
• Daily attendance is the
best way to earn a good
grade in this class.
• Maximum 15 days absent
for 1 year class. See BCHS
handbook for details.
Bill Hahnel’s Goulash
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Family & Consumer Sciences
If you are tardy…..
Bringing a pass from the
teacher or staff member you
were with means the tardy will
be excused.
If you are going to be late,
ASK for a pass!
If you have a pass, leave it on my desk please.
Avoid disciplinary consequences, BE ON TIME!
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If you are absent…..
 It is your responsibility to
make up all assignments after
any absence.
See your teacher after school to get the exact
details of what you missed.
Students have 1 week from date of absence to
make up all work missed during their absence.
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Don’t think about cutting class..
 As per Board Policy 5200,
students who cut 4 classes in a
yearly course will not receive
credit for the class, even if
they are earning a passing
grade.
 Students who miss class due to
cuts are not permitted to make
up work.
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Grading Policy
Your grade is an average of:
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Class assignments
Tests & quizzes
ON-Line Cooking School
Warm-up activity grades
Homework
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LAB WORK!
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Rouxbe On-Line Cooking School
Every student
will have access
to Rouxbe, both
at school and at
home.
Super method to
maximize
culinary
instruction &
opportunity!!
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Warm up Activities…..
• Begin the warm up
activity immediately
upon entering the
room.
• Warm up activities
count for a grade – so
don’t delay…
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Homework
• Homework must be turned
in on time to be graded for
full credit.
• Students who do not turn in
homework or do not earn a
passing grade on their
homework must attend
Home Work Camp which is
held every WEDNESDAY
after school from 2:35 –
3:15 pm with Mrs. Liv.
Homework supports the BCHS initiatives in Math & Language Arts
Literacy to meet Board of Education goals for student growth.
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Homework, yes – homework!
• Do you need extra help with homework? Do you
need more structure to make time to get your
homework or projects done?
– Home Work Camp on Wednesdays, after school
from 2:30 – 3:15 PM, room F-190, Culinary Lab.
– Homework Club – Monday - Thursday after school
from 2:30 – 3:25 PM, room B-231.
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Our Daily Routine
• Sit in your assigned seat.
• Greet your fellow
students….
• Begin the warm up
activity immediately
upon entering the
classroom – it counts
toward your grade and is
an important part in
making the best use of
our time in the culinary
lab.
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Our Daily Routine
• You’re not permitted to
wander around or exit the
culinary lab.
• At the end of class, push
your chair in, check for your
belongings and make sure
your area is clean & neat.
• Assignments are to be put in
the correct class envelope.
• Heading for all assignments:
– Name & Date
– Class & period
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Restroom Use
• Please attend to personal needs before
coming to class.
• Lavatory use in not permitted during
the first or last 10 minutes of class.
• If you want to use the restroom, bring your agenda book or a
pass to me filled out and wait for me to sign it. Permission to
leave the room is considered a privilege. Anyone who abuses
the privilege (gone more that 5 minutes, being disruptive in
the hallways, etc.) will not be permitted to leave the
classroom.
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Restroom Use
• Chart on the file cabinet by my printer provides the correct times the
Lavatory is open. Of course, see me if you have an emergency. 
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Classroom Environment
• Our room is a reflection of both the teacher & students.
• Keep your belongings put away safely & in neat order.
• The floor is to be picked up, equipment is to be put away
and the kitchen is to be left clean.
• Towel Snapping is not permitted. This is a safety issue.
– “Automatic F” for lab grade & will be a discipline referral.
• Please use polite speech and table manners.
• NO Food leaves the culinary lab.
– Pick up leftovers after school.
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When the Fire Alarm sounds….
• Turn off all cook top burners
& close windows.
• Gather your belongings and
leave the classroom quietly.
• Turn right after you leave the
culinary lab and exit by the
auditorium door.
• Please meet me out in front
of the high school. This is
required for grade.
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Code Blue…………...
• Turn right out the classroom
door and head to the main
office.
• Take the main office hallway
to the “C-Wing” hallway
• Then on past ROTC, the old
Auto & Wood Shops to the
Big Gym.
• We will sit together as a class
until we return to our room.
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All the other Codes – Red, Yellow…
• Follow teacher directions
when code is announced.
• Mandatory cooperation
during all drills & codes.
This is Board policy.
• THANKS!!
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Passes, passes & more passes
You have to have a pass to
go anywhere!
Get one from the
Pass Can and
fill it out!
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Responding to
Interruptions
• When someone comes
into our classroom
– sit quietly and wait until
Mrs. Liv is done dealing
with this interruption.
• Responding to PA
announcements/Phone
calls:
– students should
immediately stop talking
and remain in their seats
or kitchens.
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PLEASE ~ Know these “NO’s”…
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No hats in class, they get dirty!
No cell phones
No profanity
No eating or drinking in class, unless we’re cooking
the food…...
• No distractions to our learning environment.
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If I am ever absent…….
Please give my
substitute every
courtesy you extend to
me.
No food or drink when
I am absent.
Students who behave
inappropriately will
face both grade
penalties and
discipline referrals
upon my return.
BCHS Culinary Lab – January 2005
Burlington City High School
So get ready
for a great
year…
What do you want to
learn?
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