Explore
careers at Loara High School! The following ROP classes
are for high school students.
After-school classes may be available to ALL high school
students, and to adults (space permitting.)
Introduction to Automotive Technology—If
you love cars, you’ll want to learn all the basic automotive
systems, from brakes and their components to the electrical
system and its parts. In this class you’ll learn how to
change fluids, perform safety inspections, and document
service needs. By the end of the class you’ll be able to
disassemble, inspect and service drum and disc brakes and
adjust brake fluids and learn what every component in the
car does.
Automotive Technology—As
an advanced student, you’ll learn servicing procedures, how to
identify component parts, diagnose faults, replace parts, and
rebuilding, repair, and adjustment procedures. The course
prepares you for advanced training and for further technical
education.
Basic
Occupational Training—Students
with developmental/emotional disabilities learn occupational
skills for manufacturing and service jobs. Students
will learn employment and social interaction skills,
emphasizing safety and personal hygiene. The goal is
to create a smooth transition from school to work.
Careers with Children: Preschool Lab—Are
you patient, inventive, creative and organized? If not, you
will learn to be in this real-world setting. You will learn to
recognize developmental markers in children ages 2 ˝ to 5 in the
preschool lab. You’ll learn teaching methods that work to help
little children learn and love to learn in a happy, structured
environment. This class prepares students for advanced training
and for working with young children in preschool and home
settings. Orange Coast College grants advanced placement and/or
credits at the college to students who complete the course with
grades of A or B.
Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation (Introduction)—You
will learn the basics of crime scene evidence collection and
investigation, crime scene photography, and diagramming a crime
scene. You’ll learn who to interview and what questions to
ask. You’ll sharpen your reasoning skills, your observation
skills, and your knowledge of forensic science detection
techniques. This class prepares you for entry-level employment
and college studies in the field.
Legal and Law Enforcement—You’ll
gain an understanding of what substance abuse does to the body
and mind. You will also learn about criminal law, traffic and
juvenile law, judicial proceedings, and emergency preparedness.
The class emphasizes the importance of safety, effective
communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills as well
as professional development. You may have the opportunity to
participate in field trips to justice institutions and "ride-alongs"
with police officers. The class prepares you for advanced
training.
Medical Core—You
will learn basic anatomy and physiology and the medical
terminology to describe it. You’ll also learn some basic
skills such as using universal precautions and safety standards,
taking vital signs, body mechanics, and infection control.
You’ll study ethical standards and socio-economic issues in
health care. The class prepares you for further study in health
care professions. After-school
class is for ALL high school students, and adults (space permitting).
You'll learn
about the workplace from experts while earning elective
credits and preparing for a great job. This a great
way to start your career today, why delay?
Find out
about after-school, evening, and weekend ROP career programs at
various other locations.
