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Admission

Internship:

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Seniors will have opportunities for internships which meet the criteria for a life-changing experience. This experience allows students to apply what they learn in class to a real world setting. Internships help build professional networking contacts and valuable mentoring relationships.

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The Cohort:

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Through the academy program students will remain as a cohort. Students will have an opportunity to develop a bond with each other, celebrate success and overcome adversity. Additionally, cohorts facilitate deep learning with invested and interested peers, as well as those outside of their concentration.

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The Cliffside Park Academy for Culinary Arts pledges to provide its students with advanced culinary knowledge and skills through a dynamic learning environment and hands-on training opportunities.

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Mission Statement:

Students may apply by completing an application during 8th grade. Enrollment is limited. The application will include the following:

  • Student application
  • 2 Letters of recommendation

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9th Grade:

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  • English 9
  • Modern World History
  • World Language
  • Math
  • Biology
  • Freshman Seminar
  • PE
  • Introduction to Digital Art

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10th Grade:

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  • English 10
  • US History I
  • World Language
  • Math
  • Chemistry
  • Financial Literacy I
  • PE
  • Introduction to Business

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Course of Study

The Cliffside Park Academy of Culinary Arts is a program which allows students to explore their interests and discover their passions in the culinary field by offering hands-on, real-world experiences in addition to academic study.

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Rationale

Academy Distinctions

  • Guest speakers
  • Field trips
  • Senior Year Internships
  • Planning and facilitating school and community events
  • Culinary Competitions

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Academy Standards

The Culinary Academy students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

11th Grade:

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  • English 11
  • Math
  • History
  • Marketing
  • Junior Seminar
  • PE

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12th Grade:

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  • English 12
  • Physical/Health Education

Questions?

Contact:

Ms. Gisselle Madariaga

Cliffside Park High School

64 Riverview Avenue

Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

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gmadariaga@cliffsidepark.edu

C.P.A.C.A. Requirements

[Courses are rotated each year]*

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  • International Cuisine (5 Credits)*

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  • Gourmet Foods (5 credits)*

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  • Nutrition and Wellness (5 credits)*
  • Internship

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