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Admission

Internship:

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.

The Cohort:

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.

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.

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

The Cliffside Park

Academy

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Culinary Arts

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Cliffside Park High School

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9th Grade:

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

10th Grade:

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

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.

Rationale

Academy Distinctions

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

Academy Standards

The Culinary Academy students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

11th Grade:

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

12th Grade:

  • English 12
  • Physical/Health Education

Questions?

Contact:

Ms. Gisselle Madariaga

Cliffside Park High School

64 Riverview Avenue

Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

gmadariaga@cliffsidepark.edu

C.P.A.C.A. Requirements

[Courses are rotated each year]*

  • International Cuisine (5 Credits)*

OR

  • Gourmet Foods (5 credits)*

OR

  • Nutrition and Wellness (5 credits)*
  • Internship