R.O.P. - Regional Occupational Program

NOT ALL CLASSES ARE OFFERED EACH SEMESTER.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE INTERN - Learn & Practice Office Skills Needed in the Work Force - Build your Personal Portfolio and Resume! Students will work in a campus administration office 1 period a day (A-6th). Job tasks will be assigned, explained and supervised by the office staff.Placement is made according to the student's skills and that office's requirements. Provides practical experience with office responsibilities. Students must be reliable, have initiative and be able to maintain confidentiality. Students must also attend a 2.5-hour class after school, one day a week. The class will focus on office and computer skills, field trips, community speakers and more.

AIRBRUSH
In this class, you will learn the basics of airbrush, create individual works, work on a group mural in the Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center, and learn how to start your own small business using your skills. Class is open entry open exit running throughout the year. Class meets at Virginia Avenue Park.

ANIMATION - This course introduces the student to the animation industry. The Animation Fundamentals course will allow the student to gain the necessary skills for employment in the industry or additional training through other educational agencies. Through theory and hands-on training, the student will learn art fundamentals, drawing, cartooning, animation basics and an introduction to computer graphics imaging (CGI).

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY – A class for would-be songwriters, composers and students who want to be involved in music but may not want to participate in a traditional music program. Students train for the audio production industry utilizing a studio environment. Students will learn the basic elements of music and sound theory, studio processes and organizational structure. Students work with state-of-the-art recording equipment including Pro Tools and Logic Audio. This class is offered exclusively at Malibu High School.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - This course is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive field by providing skills training in lubrication, engine tune up, brakes, tires, auto cooling, electrical, fuel and exhaust systems. Learning areas include operation of special electronic testing equipment. Students may use a variety of testing equipment such as engine analyzers, voltmeter, or compression gauges to locate and identify problems. Students will use a variety of tools in their work including power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools such as brake lathes and grinding machines, jacks and hoists and a variety of electronic service equipment such as infrared engine analyzer and computerized diagnostic devices. Many common hand tools are used to work on small parts and had-to-reach places.

AVIATION & AIRPORT OCCUPATIONS – Instruction includes training in customer service skills, basic manual ticketing, ramp safety, loading and unloading of aircraft, airport security, catering, and ground attendant. Students learn the science of flight, meteorology, and basic aviation. Includes 60 hrs internship training. Class meets at Culver City High School and internship is at Santa Monica Airport.

BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Students will learn customer service, banking concepts, procedures and techniques including stocks & bonds, mutual funds and real estate lending. Upon successful completion of the classroom portion of the course, students will be placed in local banks or financial institutions for unpaid internship training.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROJECT ECHO - Student management and operations of two campus businesses: Vike’s Inn and Vike’s Café. Students will learn effective communication and negotiation skills, visual merchandising, marketing, merchandise and menu planning, purchasing wholesale, finances of small businesses, business law, industry exploration, and market research. UC/CSU approved.

CAREER AND JOB READINESS – This course prepares students for paid and unpaid internships in a variety of occupations. Eligible students must have an active IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) or 504 Plan in place. Students will develop skills in various occupations including Animal Care, Child Care Assistant, Food Services, Plant Nurseries, Hotel/Hospitality Services, Office Occupations and Retail Sales

CAREER INTERN - This course provides students with on-the-job practical work experience to enhance work-related skills, increase awareness of potential careers, and develop knowledge of the “work culture.”  Students gain valuable experience in their chosen career field; connect the classroom with the on-the-job experience giving the intern a competitive edge.  Students spend required hours each week interning with a pre-arranged facility.  The experience of doing a job and seeing what it is like from the inside is incomparable. 

CAREERS IN EDUCATION - This program introduces students to careers in education with a focus on careers in teaching. Students will work with teachers and students at the elementary, middle and/or high school levels in a variety of subject areas, including classes for students with special needs. Students will learn about children and adolescents in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth and development. They will learn instructional strategies and how to apply them in the classroom to meet the needs of all students. Students will identify ways to create an environment that stimulates learning and encourages student achievement. Classroom management techniques will be explained, discussed and practiced. Lesson plan organization and assessment are also taught in this course. The program includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training opportunities.

CAREERS WITH ANIMALS - Students will have an opportunity to develop skills used in the handling of animals in zoos, kennels, and veterinary hospitals. Through lectures, field trips, and actual contact with animals, students will gain an understanding of nutrition, taxonomy, sanitation, proper use of tools and equipment, principles of euthanasia, and animal capture/restraint.

COMPUTER CERTIFICATION - The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) program is a global, validated, standards-based training and certification program for basic computing and Internet literacy.  It provides specific guidelines for the knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software (Microsoft Office), networks and the Internet.  This program trains and validates a students computing knowledge and skills as they prepare to meet the demands of a digital society.  Successful students will have the opportunity to test for certification.

COSMETOLOGY - Students prepare for the State of California Cosmetologist's License. Students learn theoretical and practical applications in hair cutting, styling, coloring, tinting and bleaching, permanents, facials, and manicuring. Course requires 1600 hours of training necessary to take the California Board of Cosmetology Examination.. ($300 Kit fee) Must be resident of Culver City, Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Interested students must see ROP Counselor for enrollment.

CULINARY ARTS – Course prepares students for employment in the food service industry at a functional level such as cook’s helper, host/hostess, cashier, waiter/waitress, or short-order cook. The curriculum includes food preparation, baking, cost controls, sanitation and safety, menu planning and customer service. Students will have a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of a food service employee.

DIGITAL DESIGN LEVEL 1-4 – A comprehensive course to introduce students to the graphic design field. Class starts with a comprehensive foundation in design methods, conceptual skills and digital techniques to create visually pleasing and effective graphic communications. Then move on to mastery of the Mac platform: publication design using QuarkXPress, digital imaging using Photoshop, and electronic imaging using Adobe Illustrator. As you build mastery of these essential tools, you will learn to requirements of advertising and publication design; and understand the technical requirements of digital prepress. UC/CSU approved. Offered at both Malibu and Santa Monica High Schools.

ELECTRONIC NEWS & VIDEO - This class is a collaboration between Santa Monica High School, ROP and City TV. Students will have hands-on experience in all aspects of television production, allowing for examination of cutting edge technologies of digital production; learn effective ways to communicate life at Santa Monica High School through sound, words and images; have opportunities to assist City TV with producing Samohi sporting events; produce several taped half hour productions and one live one-hour production; and hear guest lecturers, including directors, sound recordists, make-up artists, graphics and production designers detail many important aspects of a career in television production as well as providing valuable technical knowledge in their areas of expertise.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Emergency procedures are taught as prescribed for the EMT-1 state certification. Includes basic life support and pre-hospital care under emergency conditions. Training consists of 188 hours of classroom instruction, skill demonstration, ambulance ride along and supervised clinical experience in an emergency room. Students must be at least 17 years and 4 months of age to enroll. Only students successfully completing CPR certification in the first eight (8) hours of class will be permitted to continue EMT training. A minimum of 85% attendance for all class sessions must be maintained for certification eligibility. After successful completion of training, students are eligible to test for EMT - certification through Los Angeles County EMS. (Current EMTs should inquire about the 32-hour recertification class)

ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - Students will explore career opportunities, sales, advertising, marketing concepts, identifying markets, pricing strategies, economic essentials, human resources, financial issues, laws, channels of distribution, and employability skills within the entertainment industry. Guest speakers may include agents, producers, writers, network/studio executives, special effects editor, prop masters, etc.

FASHION MERCHANDISING - Students will acquire knowledge of the history of fashion, fashion trends, fashion coordination, sales promotions and basic sales techniques. Students will produce a fashion show during the course. Class meets at Culver City High School

FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION - Class will give students the skills and tools to make personal digital documents. Students will be guided through the proper methods for writing and presenting a project script. They will be taught the correct procedures for capturing digital content and forming them into expressive creations. They will also gain an increased understanding of production techniques as well as computers and computer peripherals such as digital analog converters, digital video cameras and CD recorders. !0th graders allowed. UC/CSU approved.

FLORAL DESIGN & SALES - Students will learn the floral design skills needed to enter the floral industry as an apprentice designer or as an employee in a floral related establishment. Instruction includes basic sales techniques, principles of floral design, use of floral materials and tools, preparation of arrangements and decorative items and business practices.

HOSPITALITY OCCUPATIONS - Train for a variety of exciting careers in the nation’s fastest growing hospitality industry. Be a part of the industry that is responsible for seeing that the nation’s travelers feel at home in any part of the country. Instruction combines a classroom core with the opportunity for students to do hands-on internship training in top-level hotels and restaurants in the Westside community. Students train in a variety of areas including: Front Desk, Personnel, Sales, Accounting, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, Security and Laundry. Class meets at Culver City High School

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING - For students who want to become career leaders in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. Develop a better understanding of our competitive, free enterprise system; understand how businesses focus on the needs and wants of their customers to remain competitive and increase profits; learn the basic principals of a free market enterprise, the role of competition, and the importance of risk and profit; and how and why businesses advertise, what role packaging, brand names and window displays play in product merchandising.

LIFEGUARD - Course consists of instruction including the American Red Cross courses Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Instructor Candidate training and Water Safety Instructor. Class is offered at both Culver City High School and Santa Monica High School.

MICROSOFT OFFICE LEVEL I – Microsoft Office Professional: Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint. Course emphasis is on skills instruction and work place applications. A pre-test may be given to assess proper placement. Pre-requisite: Type 25 words per minute.

MICROSOFT OFFICE LEVEL II – MS Office for the Workplace. This intermediate level class will present students with exercises that simulate workplace activities. Lectures and exercises will tie into things people do everyday at work. Students will be show shortcuts and easier ways of doing their work. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Microsoft Office Level I.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL I - An introductory black and white photography course. Course will provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of photography. Students will also become familiar with photographic equipment, materials, methods, and processes. Integrated within the scope of chemical based photography the students will be introduced to computer technology and digital photography. Students will also study 60 famous photographs and photographers from the key monuments of the history of photography and how these photographers impacted this medium. UC/CSU approved. Offered at both Malibu and Santa Monica High Schools.

PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL II – Advanced photography course providing students with opportunities to extend and advance their knowledge and skills in the field of photography and digital imaging. Course will familiarize the student with advance photographic equipment, materials, methods and processes. Integrated within the scope of chemical based photography the students will refine their knowledge of computer technology and digital photography. Students will also study 60 famous photographs and photographers from the key monuments of the history of photography and how these photographers impacted this medium. UC/CSU approved. Offered at both Malibu and Santa Monica High Schools.

PROFFESIONAL ACTING – An advanced theater course designed to further develop the actor’s acting technique through practical application in production. Students learn practical, theoretical, and technical aspects of acting as well as develop strategies for marketing their talents and successfully navigating their careers. Leadership, commitment and working well under pressure are stressed. This class is offered exclusively at Malibu High.

PROFESSIONAL DANCE LEVEL 1- This course focuses on introducing students to a wide range of dance styles to begin building technique and appreciation for dance while maintaining a physically active lifestyle. Dance modules include Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Hip Hop. Students learn to execute each one’s unique technique and style while working on a full-length dance. Choreography lessons will be introduced to learn artistic creation and group collaboration. UC/CSU approved.

PROFESSIONAL DANCE LEVEL 2– This course introduces intermediate and advanced dancers to specific dance styles students will encounter in the professional world. The class will learn choreography in all dance styles while building technique. Dancers will be trained in how to audition for both commercial and concert dance company auditions. This training will include attire, creating and building a resume, improvisation, theatrical character development, and mock auditions. The class culminates with a small show at the end of the year that showcases both professional and student choreography. UC/CSU approved.

SPORTS MEDICINE – This course trains students for jobs in sports therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation and the fitness industry. Students will be required to complete on-the-job training at sporting events. Course includes health care history, CPR, First Aid Skills, principles of fitness, prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. UC/CSU approved.

STAGECRAFT TECHNOLOGY – Learn the technical and management aspects of theater. Students learn how to conceptualize and design artistic interpretations and create lighting, sound, props, sets, costumes and make-up. Learn how to use, care and upkeep the equipment and supplies related to production goals. Students will design, create and implement production schedules, stage management plans, promotional ideas and business for productions. This class is offered exclusively at Malibu High.

TECHNICAL THEATER - Students will have the opportunity to train in the newly refurbished Barnum Hall, learning digital soundboard, stage crew and theater management. Students will learn the basic physical properties in the technical aspects of theatre such as light, color, electricity, and sound. They will learn to effectively operate a variety of production equipment. Students will design, create, and implement production schedules, stage management plans, promotional ideas, and business for front-of-house procedures for informal and formal productions.

VIRTUAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - The Entrepreneurship & Economic Experience: Work on business plan & financial plans which you will actually present to financial institutions for approval before you start your business; actually work within your department to price, design and market your products on-line. Your will design your web page and sell from the Internet through the virtual bank; receive a "virtual" paycheck to spend on-line every week. Compete at real out-of-town trade shows and through on-line sales volume; guest speakers, close meetings and job shadow opportunities get you close to the real top professionals. UC/CSU approved.

WEB PAGE DESIGN – This hands on class will train students to design web pages. Additional instruction will be used to teach the student about the hardware and software needed to maintain Web pages and Web servers. Prerequisite: strong technical interest in computers.

WORK EXPERIENCE – Students must be working at least 12 hours per week in retail, food service, financial, or office/business occupations. All students will meet three (3) hours each week, with students employed in similar jobs and with an instructor who is a professional in their employment field. Speakers and field trips are included. Successful students will earn 10 units of credit and will be eligible for an extended work permit that allows you to increase your hours or to work a longer shift. You may also be eligible for a minimum school day (if schedule and credits allow).