ropropROP classes help students become College and Career Ready!

MissionROP provides students with opportunities to acquire academic, career and technical skills and to prepare for life-long learning and success in the changing workplace.

Explore, assess, and prepare for careers and educational opportunities. Develop strong work ethic, teamwork and leadership skills necessary to become a --productive member of the community.Reinforce academic skills through applied learning experiences.Demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking, decision making and communication --skills for workplace success.Develop career and technical skills for success in the workplace.

Agriculture, Animal Science and AquacultureGraphic Design, Web Design, Music, Play Productions and VideoSmall Business Entrepreneurship, Marketing and BusinessHealth Careers, Medical Technologi and BiotechnologyGreen Construction, Welding and Computer-Aided DesignBicycle Technology, Engine Repair and Automotive ServicesCulinary Arts and Careers with ChildrenCriminal Justice and Fire Technology

Expected Student Learning Results

ROP offers classes in many career areas including:

ROP FactsIn 2014-2015 more than 3,000 students enrolled (94% high school, 6% adults)137 classes in 40 unique subject areas offered at 20 locationsROP serves Pajaro Valley Unified School District, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, Scotts Valley Unified School District, Santa Cruz City Schools and, --SCCOE Alternative Education ProgramStaff includes 62 teachers, 6 counselors, 3 support staff and 2 administratorsServing Santa Cruz County students since 1968

ROP students explore careers and gain valuable work skills. Some ROP classes provide Cabrillo College credit or meet the UC/CSU A-G college prep requirements. Through internships, field trips, job shadowing and class speakers, students acquire skills employers are looking for in their future employees. Students also gain job search skills including resume writing, interviewing skills, and career portfolios that show-case their best work which can then be used in job, college and scholarship interviews.

For more information about ROP, call 831-466-5760 or visit rop.santacruz.k12.ca.usThe Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program is a WASC accredited program offered throughout he Santa Cruz County Office of Education in cooperation with county high schools, Cabrillo College and the local business community.

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ROP assists students to become College and Career Ready by offering practical, hands-on classes to build career awareness and skills. This countywide program is open to all high school students. All ROP courses follow the California Career and Technical Education standards and are organized within the State of California’s 15 industry sectors.

Agriculture Production* Costanoa HS, Renaissance HS, Natural Bridges Green Careers Center

Aquaculture San Lorenzo Valley High School

Environmental Horticulture Science*

Soquel HS

Floral Design Soquel HS

Green Careers Pajaro Valley HS, San Lorenzo Valley HS

Animal Science Soquel HS

Graphic Design 1 & 2* Aptos HS, Harbor HS, Pajaro Valley HS, Santa Cruz HS, San Lorenzo Valley HS, Soquel HS, Watsonville HS

Digital Photography Harbor HS, Renaissance HS, Santa Cruz HS, Scotts Valley HS, Watsonville HS

Music Production and Recording Arts

Pajaro Valley HS, Scotts Valley HS

Survey of Music: Intro to Music Technology

Watsonville HS

Video Production* Aptos HS, Cypress Charter HS, Harbor HS, San Lorenzo Valley HS, Scotts Valley HS, Watsonville HS

Play Production Soquel HS

Web Design Pajaro Valley HS, Santa Cruz HSBuilding Trades and Construction

Cabinetry Soquel HS

Construction Technology Harbor HS, Natural Bridges Green Careers Center, Ponderosa HS, San Green Construction Watsonville HS

Education, Child Development, Family ServicesPerspectives in Education Watsonville HS

Careers with Children Pajaro Valley HS

Biological Links to Energy and Environment

Watsonville HS

Engineering and Design

Computer-Aided Design* Aptos HS, Pajaro Valley HS

Biotechnology Harbor HS

Dental Assisting Adult Program

Health Careers Aptos HS, Harbor HS, Pajaro Valley HS, Watsonville HS, Watsonville Community School

Medical Assisting Adult Program

Medical Technology Aptos HS, Harbor HS, Pajaro Valley HS, Watsonville HS, Watsonville Community School

Sports Occupations Aptos HS, Natural Bridges Green Careers Center, Scotts Valley HS, Soquel HS

Sports Medicine Harbor HS, Watsonville HS

Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

Culinary Arts* Aptos HS, The Food Lounge – Downtown Santa CruzInformation Technology

Computer Applications Watsonville Community School

Information Technology Cruzio – Downtown Santa Cruz

Manufacturing and Product

WeldingSoquel HS, Watsonville HS

Business Management/International Watsonville HS

Business Management/Entrepreneurship

Pajaro Valley HS

Economics of Marketing/Business Scotts Valley HS, Watsonville HS

Integrated Marketing and English Harbor HS

Criminal Justice: Contemporary Perspectives

Aptos HS, Harbor HS, Pajaro Valley HS, Scotts Valley HS, Soquel HS, Watsonville HS

Fire Technology* Costanoa HS, Watsonville Fire Department

Transportation

Automotive Services Technician Santa Cruz HS

Bicycle Technology Aptos HS, Harbor HS, Natural Bridges Green Careers Center, Pajaro Valley HS, Santa Cruz HS, Scotts Valley HS

Engine Repair Watsonville HS

E-Tech Wheel Watsonville HS

Arts, Media and Entertainment

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Building Trades and Construction

Health Science and Medical Technology

Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation

Education, Child Development, and Family Services

Engineering and Design

Information Technology

Manufacturing and Product Development

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Public Services

Transportation

Energy and Utilities