Normal class size average is 15-20 students, depending on Program subject.
What are the observed holidays and vacations?
Classes are in session daily except for the following holidays:
Holiday Vacation Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Thru Saturday, January 3, 2009 (resume Monday, January 5, 2009)
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 19, 2009
President’s Day Monday, February 16, 2009
Conference Days Friday, April 10, 2009 & Saturday, April 11, 2009
Memorial Day Saturday, May 23, 2009 & Monday, May 25, 2009
Summer Break Saturday, June 27, 2009 Thru Monday, July 6, 2009 (resume Tuesday, July 7, 2009)
Labor Day Saturday, September 5, 2009 & Monday, September 7, 2009
Columbus Day Monday, October 12, 2009
Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving Weekend Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (NO EVENING CLASSES) Thru Saturday, November 28, 2009 (resume Monday, Nov 30, 2009)
Holiday Vacation Thursday, December 24, 2009 Thru Saturday January 2, 2010 (resume Monday, January 4, 2010)
Is there placement assistance?
Every program at our Long Island culinary school includes career preparation sessions to review hiring procedures, to help you write your resume and to improve your employment interview skills. When you graduate, the Career Services Office helps match you with potential employers, many of whom call on us throughout the year to fill available staff openings. Although we cannot guarantee employment, we are committed to securing positions for our student population. Placement assistance is available either when you graduate or at any future time you wish to use this service.
How do I have to dress for class?
Students must appear neat and well groomed at all times. The Culinary Academy provides all student with the required uniform including jackets, pants, shoes, aprons and hats. Long hair must be pinned up under the hat. Proper hygiene is particularly important in cooking classes. Students are responsible for keeping themselves and their uniforms clean at all times. Fingernails must be trimmed to a moderate length and must be well manicured. The use of nail polish is not permitted. Men with beards and/or mustaches must keep them trimmed. For safety reasons, only necessary equipment and materials may be brought into the kitchens. Watches and wedding rings are the only items of jewelry that may be worn. Students who are improperly dressed will not be admitted to class and will be marked absent for the day.
Is there a student services office and what can they do
for me?
The Student Services Office is available to assist students with a wide range of administrative, advisory, referral and job placement services. These include:
Attendance
Academic Advising
Social Service Referral
Job Placement
Rehab Services Referral
Remedial Education Referral
What if I need a leave of absence?
In the case of a prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other special circumstances that make attendance impossible or impractical, a leave of absence may be granted if requested in writing by the student or his/her designee. Approval of such leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Director. No monetary charges or accumulated absences may be assessed to the student during a leave of absence. When a student returns from an approved leave of absence, the student shall be placed in the instructional program at the point commensurate with the skill level retained by the student at the time of his/her return.
What do I have to do to graduate?
In order to complete your culinary arts program you must pass all subjects, meet attendance requirements, complete assignments and pay your tuition and fees. Upon completion of the program, students earn a certificate of graduation from the Culinary Academy of Long Island.
