ROP - Regional Occupational Program


Courses sponsored by the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) add a new dimension to learning –“hands-on” in addition to “eyes-on”, assist students with making informed choices about college majors, help build personal portfolios for college and scholarship applications; students learn real world skills; and in some classes, participate in an internship.

Explore career pathways. View ROP Quicktime movie clips!
Click on the Business & Marketing link to see one of our alumni, Jessica Coker.


Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts & Communication Business & Marketing
Consumer Services Health Services Industry & Technology
Public Safety Science & Technology
(Download the Quicktime Player FREE to view ROP movie clips.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)

Several ROP courses receive UC “A-G” application approval. ROP student leadership activities include the state and national award winning DECA teams, the internationally recognized SAGE team and participation as ROP Student Ambassadors.

Sponsored by the California Department of Education through the Los Angeles County Office of Education, Santa Monica-Malibu ROP is part of a statewide program designed to bring education and business together, working towards the common goal of educating California's for today's workforce.

Member of the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs - www.carocp.org

  • We are located at:
    Santa Monica High School
    601 Pico Blvd., Business Bldg., Santa Monica, CA 90405
    (East side of Santa Monica High School, 7th St at Michigan Ave)
    310.395.9493 - Phone or 310.395.3204, x71472
    310.395.3661 - FAX
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    Malibu High School
    30215 Morningview Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
    310-457-6801 x74295 (Staffed only on Wednesdays)

  • Hours of Operation
    Monday-Thursday (Closed Fridays)
    3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Parking is available after 3:30 PM on campus in front of ROP office

  • Registration, Information, Contact
    ROP@smmusd.org
    Yvonne Strahn, ROP Technician, x71472
    Rebel Harrison, ROP Coordinator, x71472
    Sara Williams, ROP Counselor, x71516