Katella High School
2200
E. Wagner, Anaheim, CA 92806
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: Toni Mahoney
714-999-3644
Explore careers at Katella High School! The following
ROP classes are for Katella High School students:
Automotive
Technology, Intro and Advanced—As a beginning
student, you will learn core standards, such as use and care of
tools and equipment; scientific principles, automotive systems
and basic repairs, such as tire and oil changes. As an advanced
student, you will learn servicing procedures, how to identify
component parts, diagnose faults, replace parts, precision
measurement; and rebuilding, repair, and adjustment procedures. The course prepares you for advanced training and for further
technical education.
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. See your instructor for details
Computer
Graphics and Design—You will learn design and
layout, desktop computer operations, and graphic software such
as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and print production
preparation. This class gets you ready for entry-level
employment in such positions as layout artist, graphic artist,
desktop publisher and production artist. Students in grades 9-12
may enroll. This class will prepare you for industry employment
and for advanced training.
Construction
Technology, BITA—If you love working with your hands, this four-year
industry-supported academy might be just the thing for you. In
addition to learning carpentry/construction skills and
power/hand tool care and use in the school lab, You'll
participate in building trades association contests, and you'll
have opportunities to volunteer for community projects such as
Habitat for Humanity. At the end of four years, you will be
prepared for jobs in carpentry for the construction trades and
further education in college building trades and architecture
programs.
Forensic
Science/Crime Scene Investigation (Introduction to)—Students will study theory and gain experience in the skills
needed by crime scene investigators. They will learn the basics
of crime scene evidence collection and investigation, crime
scene photography, and diagramming a crime scene. This
introduces students to the career and prepares them for college
studies in law enforcement.
Legal and Law
Enforcement—Students will learn about institutions and agencies within the
justice system; criminal, traffic, and juvenile law; judicial
proceedings; substance abuse laws; and emergency preparedness. Students will participate in a ride-along with a police officer
and will take various field trips to legal institutions.
Visual Communications—You will experience concepts of
art and graphic design, elements and principals of design, color
theory, and typography through projects, research, analysis and
the creative process. 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. Students in grades 10-12 may enroll.
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.
ROP offers
afterschool career-technical
magnet programs
that
are designed especially for career-minded high school students
like you.
Take advantage of these off-campus opportunities. Study
along with other students with similar interests. See your
counselor.
