Regional Occupational Program
The Regional Occupational Program offers classes both at Soquel High School and other locations throughout the county.
These classes are valuable either for vocational training or to explore an area you may find of interest.
The classes below are taught at on/off campus locations and you will need to register for these classes in the Counseling Office before the start of the semester.
Brochures with more complete descriptions and the off-campus locations/times for each course are available in the Career Center or on line at www.rop.santacruz.k12.ca.us.
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Administration of Justice--See Applied Arts—SHS
California Highway Patrol- This course offers an introduction to
one area of law enforcement, the California Highway Patrol.
Students will learn a basic understanding of laws regarding crimes
against persons, children, property and other crimes; a basic
understanding of weapons safety and the use of chemical agents; and a
basic understanding of the professional aspects of law enforcement, the
organization and influences of a law enforcement career upon an
officer’s life.
Computer Graphics—See Applied Arts--SHS
Construction Technology - Students will be involved in and
perform actual construction and remodeling work on and off campus.
Rough and finish carpentry, roofing and decking, electrical, concrete,
and plumbing instruction will be covered.
Cosmetology – Shoreline School of Cosmetology provides a great
opportunity for career training in the areas of hair care, skin care,
manicuring and the theory relating to the Art and Science of
Cosmetology. The complete Cosmetology program is 40-weeks providing
1,600 hours of instruction and hands-on-learning.
High School Program - The Shoreline School of Cosmetology in
partnership with Santa Cruz County Office of Education Regional
Occupational Program (ROP) offers a high school senior only cosmetology
class. This class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to
6:00 PM at the Shoreline School of Cosmetology, 189 Walnut Ave., and
Santa Cruz. Students will complete 180 hours of training, earn 5 units
of high school credit per semester, and will enter the cosmetology
school’s full time program after graduation from high school. Students
will be required to purchase the “tools of the trade” in the form of a
Cosmetology Kit at the cost of $800.00. Upon entering the School of
Cosmetology as a full time student, after high school graduation,
students will be required to pay an $890 tuition fee. This fee will
cover the final 1,420 hours of training needed to meet Cosmetology
Board requirements. This training makes students eligible to take the
State Board of Cosmetology Certification Examination. Seniors not
participating in this program will be treated as any adult and will be
assigned a wait list number.
Dental Assistant - is a nine month program. The first half
of the program consist of classroom instruction 9 hours per week plus 4
Saturday mornings of pre clinic hands-on experience in a dental office.
During the second portion of the program, students will complete 345
hours of supervised clinical experience (externship) in addition to the
classroom instruction. The Dental Assistant is a member of the dental
team who performs many essential duties in the dental office under the
direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
Engine Performance - This introductory course of the auto
curriculum stresses knowledge of engine performance principles and
related systems servicing techniques that enable an auto technician to
understand, check, repair and adjust systems including fuel, idle speed
controls, fuel vapor controls and exhaust systems.
Engine Repair - This basic course of the automotive technology
curriculum stresses general engine 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.
Environmental Horticultural Science—See Agriculture--SHS
First Responder - First Responders are the first
link of the EMS system to arrive on the scene of an accident or
illness. The first responder secures the scene, assesses the
patient’s condition, calls for emergency assistance, provides emergency
medical care, and turns patients over to EMT or paramedic transport
teams when they arrive. This course will train students in basic
first aid, and other skills necessary to manage scene until EMTs or
paramedics arrive. This course meets State Health Code
requirements for firefighters, police, day camp employees and
lifeguards.
Floral Design—See Applied Arts—SHS
Medical Clinical Assistant - The full Medical Assistant Program
consists of two parts (Medical Assisting I & II). Medical
Assistant I includes: anatomy & physiology, medical terminology,
ethics, introduction to the medical field, appointment scheduling,
patient communication skills, insurance billing and coding, medical law
and job search skills. Students successfully completing Medical
Assistant I may enroll in Medical Assistant II. This course work
includes patient care and advanced office skills, as well as blood
drawing, lab tests, and medications and injections. Student will
also learn through participation in clinical rotations in medical
office settings. Student must be 18 years old to enroll in
Medical Assistant II.
Medical Technologies - This year-long course is an introduction
to scientific concepts, theories and skills development in the health
care setting for high school students. Students will participate
in a combination of interactive classroom instructions, skill practice
and actual clinical rotations in the hospital setting and community
settings including laboratory, materials management, radiology, medical
records and medical surgical floors. Meets UC a-g “G” requirement.
Mill Cabinetry—See Applied Arts--SHS
Photo Technology - Students receive practical lab experience
in photographic processing techniques with an emphasis on photography
in advertising. Through lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and
individualized study, students learn principles of light, lenses and
images, depth of field and focus, camera shutters, basic camera types,
photo sensitive materials, emulsion choices, effects of filters,
subject lighting sensitometry, exposure measurement, processing film,
color developing and printing, basic and advanced manipulation, old
processes rediscovered, photographic magazine layout design, photo
retail sales, selling your work freelance, photojournalism, portraits,
advertising photography, architectural photography film making.
Sports Related Occupations--See Applied Arts—SHS
Stagecraft – Students receive practical, hands-on experience
with theater & stage production, including stage management,
production assistance, set design, wardrobe/costume production, stage
carpentry, sound and light design/operation, property mastery, set
dressing, painting and publicity. Students may apply specific
focus to areas of interest (e.g., costume research, design, cutting,
sewing and maintenance) for a semester project. Skills will be
applied in school or community theater productions or community-based
stage businesses or venues.
Veterinary Science—See Agriculture--SHS
Video Productions - The course will include instruction in all
aspects of TV and video as applied in education, industry and business.
Extensive lab work. Introduction to present systems and regulations;
script formats and plans; video cameras and lenses; portable cameras
and accessories; camera composition; operation of VCR's VTR's and
monitors; video editing; sound use; use of graphics; microphone and
mixer applications; theory of lighting; roles of the director; floor
manager, sound or camera persons and other crew members.
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