South Technical Academy – Culinary Arts Year One
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
The Culinary Arts program is taught in a modern, fully equipped, restaurant-style kitchen as required by the American Culinary Federation for certification. Students plan, prepare, and cater meals alongside professional chefs in both the classroom, compete at various competitions throughout the year, and participate in exclusive mentorship and shadowing programs with some of our region's most recognized culinary leaders.
Prerequisites: Students must be vaccinated for Hepatitis A to comply with St. Louis County Health Department requirements to work in the culinary kitchens. Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance, and 1 credit PE. Minimum Total Credits Needed: 9 (After 1st Semester Sophomore Year), 12 (After 2nd Semester Sophomore Year), or 15 (After 1st Semester Junior Year).
Grades: 11-12
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