The Regional Occupation Program (ROP) offers career and technical education (CTE) classes at Soquel High School and at other locations throughout the county (magnet classes). These classes assist you in becoming college and career ready by offering practical hands-on classes that build career skills now and for the future.

Some ROP classes have an articulation agreement with Cabrillo College; this means that if you satisfy certain requirements, you can receive up to 3 units of community college credit at the same time you are taking a high school ROP course.

Are you College and Career Ready?

ROP classes at Soquel High can help you get ready for your future!

The ROP (Regional Occupational Program) at Soquel High assists you to become College and Career Ready by offering practical hands on classes that build career skills now and for the future. ROP is a countywide program and is open to all high school students fifteen (15) years and older. Classes are year-long. (** Appropriate class for 10^th graders. 11^th and 12^th graders have priority)

POTENTIAL SOQUEL HIGH ROP COURSES 2010-2011

 Administration of Justice: Students learn the various aspects of law enforcement and the law.  Articulation with Cabrillo - Eligible to petition for CJ 1, 3 units, with grade of “C” or better in class AND 70% on the Cabrillo approved CJ-1 final exam, credit by exam,

Cabinetry**: The design and creation of cabinets, furniture and finish details are special areas of expertise in home and building construction or remodeling. Articulation with Cabrillo - Eligible to petition for CEM 190CB, 3 units, with a Grade of "C" or better, credit by exam,

Construction Technology**: Construction Technology is a program involving classroom and work-site competencies in the following areas: basic construction math, project organization, starting the job, foundations and support structures, practices and procedures for standard wood framing, exterior wall and roof coverings, repairing and/or altering old and new structures and new technologies. Articulation with Cabrillo - Eligible to petition for CEM 190CB, 3 units, with a Grade of "C" or better, credit by exam, 

Environmental Horticulture**: Topics studied include landscape ecology, ecosystem restoration & management, sustainable use of natural resources, and urban landscape design and management. Meets UC A-G “G” requirement. Articulation with Cabrillo - With a grade of C or better student is eligible to petition for HORT 162 AZ (2 units) + HORT 100 A (1 unit), credit by exam.

Floral Design**: Students will acquire practical skills and knowledge of flower design as well as design and marketing of floral arrangements. Articulation with Cabrillo - With a grade of C or better student is eligible to petition for HORT 162 AZ (3 units).

Graphic Design**: Students learn how the techniques used in publishing, design and illustration, photography and multimedia presentations. Software used includes Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.  Meets UC A-G “F” requirement.  Articulation with Cabrillo - Eligible to petition for DM 1, 4 units, with a grade of “A” and written recommendation from instructor, credit by exam.

Advanced Graphic Design: This class is designed to give students the opportunity to use graphic design skills and photography to compete projects. Working in a group with assigned jobs, students learn workplace skills, cooperation and management. We will work with computers and digital cameras to create art projects for the real world.

Sports Related Occupations: Learn about the many exciting careers relating to the world of sports.  Instruction includes sports conditioning and training, injury prevention, classroom instruction, CPR certification, and field trips.

Veterinary Science** – Study of common health care of both small and large animals. Participation in the student operated domestic animal grooming shop offers essential safety training for handling animals while also providing skills needed for immediate employment opportunities in the animal care industry. Meets UC A-G “G” requirement.

OFF-CAMPUS CLASS Options

(Off- campus ROP classes must fit into the student’s high school schedule. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus classes)

Aquaculture @ San Lorenzo Valley: A great hands-on applied math and science application of aquaculture. Students will apply math and science to a project-based curriculum with real world applications. The course includes aquatic careers, an overview of the different types of aquaculture, water-quality, monitoring, aquatic ecology, equipment, organism life cycles and culturing techniques, feeds and nutrition and business practice. This course meets UC/CSU A-G requirements for College Prep Elective (G) credit.

Athletic Trainer @ Harbor High**: Students will learn the skills necessary for athletic training, physical therapy and fitness instruction, basic anatomy, physiology and nutrition. Fridays 7:20 AM – 8:20 AM. One high school credit per semester. 

Bike Assembly & Repair @ Harbor High**: Students learn bicycle repair, maintenance and safety.  Curriculum includes: build up and repair bicycles, sales and ordering parts, communication, safety laws and the health, environmental and economic benefits of cycling.

Cosmetology – Shoreline School of Cosmetology: Begin instruction in the field of cosmetology. (Seniors only; must attend a forum, offered the second Monday of each month 3:30 PM – 4:30PM at the Shoreline School of Cosmetology 189 Walnut Ave. Santa Cruz). School will be moving to 41^st Avenue for fall semester.

Culinary Arts in Scotts Valley: This instructional program prepares students with food production, preparation, and service skills for employment in institutional, commercial, or independently owned food establishments or other food and hospitality industry occupations.

Dental Occupations @ Watsonville High**: This course is an introduction of careers in the dental field. Curriculum will provide students with a global view of today’s dental health care environment while exposing them to potential career opportunities and future options in career advancement and higher education.

Engine Repair @ Santa Cruz High School: This basic course of the automotive technology stresses general diagnosis, engine removal and reinstallation, cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair, engine block diagnosis and repair, lubrication and cooling system diagnosis and repair.

Fashion Design @ Santa Cruz High: This course provides entry-level training in the fashion industry. Students will learn color theory, design principles of line, proportion, scale and balance as it relates to the human body. Students will learn how to assist individuals in the selection of clothing and accessories that meet their desired goals. Semester-long class.

Fire Science @ Central Fire Department: This course is an overview of fire technology and includes information on fire fighting, hazardous materials, fire prevention and the organizations that provide that service. Various certifications will be offered including CPR, First Aid, and Incident Command. Could receive Cabrillo credit Students who complete the course with a grade of C (70%) or better and upon recommendation of the instructor, are eligible to petition for college credit upon enrolling at Cabrillo College, credit by exam. Cabrillo FT1 3 units

First Responder @ Emergency Training Services: Forty-four hours of advanced first aid and CPR for healthcare providers. (Contact ETS at 476-8813) Open to 16 years and older.

Green Careers @ Natural Bridges Green Center**, 313 Swift St. SC. This course provides an overview of “Green” careers with a focus on environmental protection, Students will learn job skills in such fields as outdoor education & recreation, solar tech, green construction, resource management, field research and more.

Health Careers @ Harbor High**: Students will explore potential career options in the healthcare field. Work environments, body systems and medical terminology will be emphasized. Pre-requisite for ROP Medical Technologies.

Interior Design @ Santa Cruz High: This course provides entry-level training in interior design/home furnishings. Students are prepared for job opportunities in the field which includes designer's assistant, fabric librarian and sales of home furnishing products. Semester long class.

Medical Technologies @ Harbor High: This course provides an introduction to scientific concepts, theories and skill development in the healthcare setting for high school students planning on going on to college or advanced training in the healthcare field. Seniors with Biology; Pre-requisite ROP Health Careers for 11^th graders. This course meets UC/CSU A-G requirements for College Prep Elective (G) credit.

Organic Ag Production/ Gardening @ Natural Bridges Green Center,** 313 Swift St., SC. Students will explore organic gardening and agriculture production techniques, including how to plan what and when to plant, how to care for plants, how/when to harvest, and products you can make from what you have grown.

Video Productions @ Harbor High: This course prepares students for entry level work in video productions. The class includes: pre-production planning, writing and script editing, on-camera acting, technical work, critical analysis, post-production editing of projects and their presentation to outside audiences. Students who have had or are enrolled in Computer Graphics will have class priority. Meets UC A-G “F” requirement