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Mission Statement

To provide quality career programs which contribute to student's educational achievement and the economic development of California through career guidance, employment training, job development and other educational support services for high school students and adults.

General Information

ROP offers all students aged 16 or above a chance to explore some great classes . . . exploring a career field before making a commitment to a college major. Through many of the classes juniors and seniors have the opportunity to learn job skills at an actual job site or in a simulated work environment. Career areas such as medicine, computer technology, sales and marketing, design and drafting, visual and graphic arts, acting and television production, music recording, child care, animal training, building trades, electronic and computer aided design trades, automotive trades, cosmetology and manicuring are among the selections described in the following sections from which students may choose.

All ROP classes award high school credits that count towards practical art graduation requirements. ROP classes are offered during the regular school day, after school or in the early evening and Saturdays.Classes are taught by both contract teachers and by vocational credentialed specialists who are experienced or employed in their respective fields. They offer realistic and practical learning experiences in a variety of settings. Each completing student receives a certificate of achievement identifying the competencies learned in the class.FOR INFORMATION ON DAYS AND TIME OF EACH CLASS, SEE THE ROP COUNSELOR, ROP TECHNICIAN OR YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN THE COUNSELING OFFICES AT AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL OR CALABASAS HIGH SCHOOL.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Las Virgenes Unified School District do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, language, ancestry, or marital status in their educational programs and activities or employment practices. Students who have questions or concerns about the non-discrimination policy can call the LACOROP's Assistant Director of Support Services, Jimmy Benavides, at (310) 922-6853.