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Regional
Occupational Program (ROP) Schedule
About ROP:
ROP classes are open to high school
students who 16 years of age or older
and
adults. Priority is given to high school
students seniors and juniors.
Credits earned in ROP classes are
based on actual attendance.
All classes receive either elective
or practical art credit. Check with your
counselor to see if the ROP elective class
can receive fine art or science credit.
WHAT IS ROP?
The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is a
public educational service that provides
practical hands-on job training & career
guidance to students in the Santa Clarita
Valley who are 16 years of age or older.
11th & 12th grade High School students,
out-of-school youth & adults may enroll in
ROP for any of the following reasons:
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To learn entry-level employment skills
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To Premark for career advancement by
upgrading existing job skills
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Prepare for advance training programs
(offered at COC)
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Retrain for a new career
WHY ENROLL IN ROP?
Students who successfully complete an ROP
course can obtain:
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High School credit towards graduation
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Job Skills needed for full & part-time
employment
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Certificates of Achievement
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Paid & unpaid on-the-job training (available
in many classes)
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Instruction on how to find & keep a job
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Curriculum planned with assistance of local
employers
In addition, many college students use their
ROP training to gain schoolwork experience
in their chosen career field. Income earned
helps pay college tuition & fees!
HOW TO ENROLL IN ROP:
Eligible students may enroll in a wide
variety of courses by contacting the ROP
Advisor at any local high school or by
calling (661) 259-0033, Ext. 234 for
details.
WHEN DO CLASSES START AND WHOM DO I CONTACT?
Most ROP classes start at the beginning of
each regular school semester. Some courses
offer continuous "open" enrollment, which
allows students to enter the course at
anytime throughout the school year. Summer
courses are also available.
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Fall
Semester - August to December
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Spring
Semester - January to May 21
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Summer Classes - June to August
For complete information, please contact the
ROP Advisor at the local high schools.
Valencia High School
(661) 294-1188
Canyon High School
661) 251-0072
(661) 252-6110
Hart High School
(661) 254-4064
(661) 259-7575
Saugus High School
(661) 296-8600
(661) 297-3900
Golden Valley High School
(661) 250-8101
(661) 298-8140
WHAT IS THE COST?
ROP is funded by the State Department of
Education and is therefore TUITION FREE.
Some courses may require a lab/materials fee
or the purchase of a uniform. Check course
description for applicable fees. There is a
non-refundable registration fee of $35.00
per class/per semester for adults.
CLASSROOM SETTINGS:
ROP classes are offered throughout the Santa
Clarita Valley at local high schools or at
local business/industry sites. The classes
may be conducted as classroom only,
community classroom training, or cooperative
vocational education courses.
CLASSROOM ONLY - Instruction takes place in
a classroom setting with hands-on skills
training using industry standard equipment.
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM SETTING - A combination
of classroom instruction & unpaid on-the-job
training at business & public agency sites.
COOPERATIVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (CVE) - A
combination of classroom instruction and
paid on-the-job training. Students must
attend related classroom instruction & a
minimum of 3 hours per week throughout the
course.
TRANSPORTATION:
In most cases, students are required to
provide their own transportation to ROP
classes. Local bus coupons are available
free for students needing assistance.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Hart District Regional
Occupational Program is to:
"Teach students not only how to walk…but
where to walk." |
