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