South High School offers three Career Technology Vocational Education (Chapter 74) Programs including Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology , and Early Childhood Education.  South High School also houses the Goddard Scholars Academy.  

The Culinary program at South High Community School is designed to educate and prepare students to work in the foodservice industry.

Students will learn the necessary food preparation and customer service skills to work in today’s foodservice industry.

They will advance these skills through the daily operations of the Colonels’ Cafe, or through their industry related Cooperative Education (co-op) job experience during their senior year.

Students are encouraged to explore and practice current industry trends as well as incorporate the cuisine of their culture while in our culinary facility.

Given these opportunities to succeed and grow, they will develop their craft, and build needed confidence and coordination to work in today’s culinary world.

Upon graduation, after completing all four years of the Culinary program, students are prepared for entry level positions in the foodservice industry. They are able to run a station in a restaurant, understand sanitary measures, prepare basic culinary recipes, and provide good customer service.

In addition, students who are interested in pursuing a formal career in food service have the opportunity to pursue two- and four-year degrees at any college offering Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts and/or Foodservice Management.

• Safety and Sanitation 

• Knives and Smallwares

• Large Equipment

• Cooking Methods

• Meat and Poultry Identification and Cuts

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Product Identification

• OSHA 10 Certification

• Stocks, Sauces, and Soups

• Cooking Methods to Proper Protein

• Basic Baking and Pastry

• Specialty Sandwiches

• Massachusetts Allergen and Servsafe Certification

• Advanced Baking and Pastry 

• Dining Room Operations

• Dairy and Breakfast Foods

• Garde Manger, Hors d’oeuvres, and Appetizers

• Co-op or Capstone Project

• Menu Planning

• Basic Nutrition 

• Culinary Past and Present

• Successful Culinary Careers

• Chef

• Baker

• Food Stylist for photo shoots

• Sous Chef

• Caterer

• Bed and Breakfast

• Executive Chef

• Nutritionist

• Cooking School Instructor

• Line Cook

The Diesel Technology program provides students with the basic skills and knowledge needed to become a successful entry -level diesel technician. The program combines academic instruction with live “hands on” work experience to prepare the student for entry -level automotive technician positions.

Throughout the program, students will become acquainted with the following:

• Service and Repair Brakes, (including ABS)

• Service and Repair Steering and Suspension System

• Perform Maintenance and Service to Power Train (Automatic and Manual Transmissions)

• Service and Repair Electrical and Electronic Systems

• Perform Maintenance and Service to diesel engines.

• Perform Vehicle Maintenance Services

• Service and Repair Tires (including Road Force Balancing)

• Service and Repair Exhaust Systems

• Diagnose and Repair Engine Performance Systems (On-Board Diagnostic Systems)

• Automotive 1

• Safety

• Suspension

• Brakes

• Steering systems

• Exhaust and emissions

• Four-stroke engine theory

• Service techniques

• Safety

• Diesel engines

• Design

• Diagnostics

• Repair strategies

• Dissemble and reassemble engine

• Differences between gasoline and diesel engines

• Design and function of diesel engines

• Routine maintenance

• Preventative maintenance

• Mechanical and electrical failures

• Precision instruments

• Welding skills

• Safety

• Preventative maintenance

• Advanced diagnostics

• Advanced repair strategies

• Precision instruments

• Welding skills

All eligible students have the opportunity to participate in Cooperative Education and Internship experiences at a variety of approved learning sites across the city in their junior and/or senior year. While the requirements and specific opportunities vary from school to school, and program to program, the structured combination of classroom based education and practical work experience provides students with the skills necessary to comfortably navigate the world of work.

• Auto/Diesel Technician

• Specialty Shop

• Mechanic

• Shop Owner

• Fleet Manager

• Heavy Equipment

• Parts Counter Person

• Retail Sales

• Service Writer

The Early Childhood Education programs at North High and South High are Chapter 74 career/vocational technical education programs, which focus on the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of the child from birth to age five.

Students examine the work of early theorists in the field and how the theorists’ work relates to teaching and learning of young children.

Students will also gain knowledge of the responsibilities teachers have associated with Early Childhood programs.

Students become familiar with state and federal agencies such as the Department of Children and Families, child abuse and reporting, and community resources available for children.

Students Will Learn:  

• Theories in child development

• Social, Emotional, and Physical development of Infants and Toddlers

• Careers in the Early Childhood Education field

• Types of child care facilities and learning centers

Career Path:

• Teacher

• Guidance Counselor

• Social Worker

• Day Care Provider

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certificate (OSHA 10)

  • This is a 10-week training program for all Early Childhood Education 2 students that covers safety and health in the workplace.

• EEC StrongStart

  • A 12-hour certification program for future childcare providers for students in Early Childhood Education 3. This certification will train students in the essentials of childcare. Topics covered include but are not limited to recognizing child abuse and following state guidelines in an emergency. All students create an account to continue their professional training throughout junior year. Students are required to complete 10 hours of training a year.

• American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

  • All students will be certified by an instructor through the American Red Cross training in adult/child/infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED).

• Working With Young Children

• Types of Early Childhood Programs

• Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment

• Understanding Children Ages 2 and 3

• Understanding Children Ages 4 and 5

• Middle Childhood

• Preparing the Environment

• Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials

• Promoting Children's Safety

• Guiding Children's Health

• Developing Guidance Skills

• Establishing Classroom Limits

• Handling Daily Routines

• Curriculum of Learning Experiences for Children

• Guiding Art, Block-Building, and Sensory Experiences

• Guiding Storytelling and Language Experiences

• Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences

• Guiding Mathematical Experiences

• Guiding Science Experiences

• Guiding Social Studies Experiences

• Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences

• Guiding Music and Movement Experiences

• Programs for Infants and Toddlers

• Programs for School-Age Children

• Guiding Children with Special Needs

• Engaging Parents and Families

• A Career for You in Early Childhood Education

All eligible students have the opportunity to participate in Cooperative Education and Internship experiences at a variety of approved learning sites across the city in their junior and/or senior year. While the requirements and specific opportunities vary from school to school, and program to program, the structured combination of classroom based education and practical work experience provides students with the skills necessary to comfortably navigate the world of work.

• Day Care Provider

• Teacher

• Public School Teacher

• Center Director

• Educational Consultant

• Teacher Assistant

• Guidance Counselor

• Child/Family Social Worker

• Family Support Specialist

Culinary

Early Childhood

Diesel Technology