ProStart I/Culinary Arts
This nationally certified, competency-based program covers all facets of the hospitality industry and includes instruction in food preparation, lodging, customer service, and business management. By competing ProStart Level 1, students master fundamental management and culinary skills needed for success, such as leadership, accountability, teamwork, and responsiblity. Skill areas will include, but are not limited to: Communication, Interviewing & Resumes, Industry Careers, Customer Service, Workplace and Food Safety, Fruits & Veggies, Stocks, Sauces, & Soups, Cooking Methods, and Potatoes & Grains. Students rotate through production and service stations while serving the community at the Sunset Cafe, our on-site restaurant, and will be able to earn the ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
MSU: RST 1550- Food Fundamentals
*Industry Certificate(s) Available*
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE 9672 A&B
- Course Duration
- 2 Semesters
- Course Credit
- 2.0 Practical Arts
- Course Fee
- $50.00 Miscellaneous - Chef Kit
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Superintendent’s Update: Congratulations Class of 2026
Graduation is my favorite time of year, and this spring, as I have the privilege of celebrating my first graduation season as Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, I am overwhelmed with pride for the approximately 2,400 graduates who will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas.
St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a […]
Annual Plant Sale 2026
Join us in supporting our Agricultural Sciences program at the Career Elevation and Technology Center’s annual plant sale. This event, a beloved community tradition and a culmination of the year-long efforts of St. Vrain’s agriscience students, showcases the program’s focus on providing students with hands-on experience and leadership development in agricultural careers.

