Introduction

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.

ROP Classes

Classes are open to all students in grades 11 and 12, many are available to 10th grade students also..

R.O.P. will be offering the following DAY classes (periods TBA)

Animation Fundamentals
Auto Technology
Architectural Drawing
Careers In Education
Culinary Arts
Film and Video Production
Game Programming
Fashion Merchandising/Design
Microsoft Office Systems (open to 10th grade also)
Sports Medicine
Stagecraft
Theatre III (Prof. Actor)

 

Student must be employed and work at least (ten) 10 hours per week in a foods, child care, office or retail job AND attend a related class. The job site must be located in the local geographic area bordered by Topanga Canyon Blvd. to the east, Lynn Road in Thousand Oaks to the west, West Hills to the North and Agoura Road to the South. Malibu locations DO NOT QUALIFY for this program. Home offices DO NOT QUALIFY for this program. See the "R.O.P. Work Experience Program - How Does it Work?" page for more information.

Student MUST have a job by August registration to be assigned to a related class. These classes are very popular and fill quickly. Students without jobs will be placed on a waiting list and should see their counselors to discuss other options.

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES (days times, location, TBA)

Fire Service Occupations

Film and Video Production

Shelley Diament (818) 889-1262 ext. 257

Judy Aggarwal, R.O.P. Counselor, ext. 366

Work Experience Program

How Does it Work?
You MUST have a JOB at August registration. Your job must be within the general boundaries of the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Our district stretches from Woodland Hills to Westlake so you should have no trouble complying with this requirement. We will stretch the rules a little but we will NEVER approve a job site in Malibu, Los Angeles, Simi Valley, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, etc. Note: It doesn’t make a difference if you are here on permit. You must comply with the same rules as students who live within the district.

You will be assigned you to a class depending upon the kind ofjob you have. Our classes are retail sales, child care, office or food services. You will attend this class once a week. Attendance in this class is MANDATORY in fact, much of your grade depends on excellent attendance.

You must work a minimum of 10 hours per week at your job. Your employer will sign an agreement that you will not be scheduled to work during your class time. Your teacher will come to your job site on a regular basis to evaluate your performance on the job and get time sheets signed.