WHAT IS COMMUNITY DINING?
At Starwood Academy of Frisco, our onsite commercial kitchen prepares meals fresh each day, offering students a variety of options inspired by diverse cuisines. Our Community Dining program is included in tuition and fosters independence, social interaction, and exploration of new foods.
We strive to accommodate dietary and health preferences, allowing most students to participate. There are procedures in place to alert parents and students of potential allergens in advance.
Daily snacks, like fresh-cut fruit, cheese and crackers and homemade baked goods, are a part of the students’ school life. Students do not bring any food from home.
Toddler and Primary Dining
Toddler and Primary students participate in family-style dining. They dine in their classrooms, and at each table, they have two entrée options, two side dishes, and a choice of a drink available. Choices of fresh fruit and vegetables are passed around the table.
Family-style dining allows young students to experience valuable lessons like cooperation and sharing, respect for others, table manners, and portion control. It also encourages students to experiment with foods outside of their normal comfort level, as they see their friends eating items that they may not have been exposed to before.
Elementary and Middle School Dining
Elementary and Middle School students eat in Community Dining. Students and guides gather daily to share a meal together and reaffirm their connection to the Starwood community.
They are able to choose from multiple entrees, as well as daily soups, a deli station, and a salad station. Students have the opportunity to return for unlimited seconds and try new foods through the variety of the daily menu.