Buena Park High School
8833 Academy Dr., Buena Park, CA 90621
High School Student
Guidance
Your on-campus counselor or career guidance specialist (CGS) can
help you with ROP program selection, completion of registration, and
assistance with job placement. Career guidance specialists may
assist you with career interest surveys, aptitude testing, career
research, career information, and career goals. Credits apply to
high school graduation, as determined by the participating district.
The number of credits are determined by the student’s hours of
program attendance and active participation.
Career Guidance
Specialist: Sarah Arciba 714-992-8660
Take advantage
of ROP career education classes at Buena Park High School.
Regular Day
Classes for Buena Park High School Students Only
Introduction to Automotive Technology—If
you are going to drive a car, you’ll want to know everything
taught in the beginning course, such as automotive systems
and basic repairs, tire and oil changes, and what tools fix
what parts.
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.
Business Technology—You
will learn to type, organize paperwork, compose business
letters, build databases to output spreadsheets, and create
PowerPoint slide presentations, all using industry-standard
software. The class prepares students for entry-level
employment in office settings and advanced training. Skills
learned here prepare you for entry-level office jobs and
meet the FJUHSD computer proficiency standards.
New! 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. This class prepares students for entry-level
employment and college studies in the field.
Legal and Law Enforcement—You
will gain an understanding of what substance abuse does to
the body and mind; criminal, 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.
Retail Careers/General Merchandising (paid and unpaid
community learning)—Love
retail? Shopping at the mall? Learn marketing, inventory
control, cashiering, stocking, customer service and more in
the classroom and on the job. Earn credits for hours on the
job during the class. This after-school class for
high school students only prepares you
for entry-level and above retail jobs and further education.
Visual Communications—If
you agree with the quote “A picture is worth a thousand
words,” you’ll want to take this class. You’ll learn the
fine art of communicating visually, using art and graphic
design concepts, elements and principals of design, color
theory, and typography in your projects. This class is a-g
college credit certified. Students who successfully complete
this two-semester course can earn one year of UC-approved
fine arts credit.
Other
favorite classes for Buena Park HS students include: Careers
with Children, Child Care Assistant, Cosmetology, Emergency
Medical Technician, Financial Services/Marketing, Hotel
Careers, Forensic Science, Marine Diving, Medical
Assistant/Nursing, Medical Core, Theme Park/Entertainment
Tourism, CC/CVE at Knott's.
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 locations.
