La Habra High School
801
Highlander, La Habra, CA 90631
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: Vicky Eagleson
714-691-6126
Explore careers at La Habra High School!
The following ROP classes are for La Habra High School students.
Accounting
Occupations/Personal Finance—If
math is your favorite subject and you love to work in an office environment,
this class may open your eyes to a great career. You’ll learn about the
accounting cycle and use of a manual double-entry accounting system as well
as use of journals, ledgers and worksheets. You will prepare income
statements and balance sheets. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn the
latest software. The class prepares students for entry-level employment in
office settings and advanced training. Earn advanced placement or credits
at community college.
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.
Business
Technology—You
will learn to organize paperwork, compose business letters, build databases
that will output spreadsheets, and create PowerPoint slide presentations
You will have the opportunity to learn beginning to advanced keyboarding and
Microsoft XP© software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet
search techniques. The class prepares you for entry-level employment in
office settings and advanced training.
After-school class is for All high school students.
Careers With
Children: CC/CVE—Want
to be a teacher or child psychologist? You’ll learn how to work with
preschoolers to school-aged children in the classroom and in a school
setting. If you are employed in a preschool or after-school program
already, you may be able to earn elective credits for your work experience.
Students are preparing for entry-level jobs and advanced training.
Computer
Graphics and Design—Paint,
inks, brushes and computer software are all tools in the contemporary
artist’s box. You’ll learn 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, as well as for advanced education.
Introduction to
Culinary Arts—If
you love to cook or want to learn, this class will give you more than the
basics. You'll learn the art of garde manger (vegetable and fruit carving)
basic cooking, basic baking, and how to cook some international cuisine,
too. You'll also learn safety and sanitation, nutrition basics, and food
service operations. The class prepares students for entry-level jobs and
advanced training.
Graphic
Communications and Print Technology—If
you love to be active, have an artistic side and love variety in your work,
this class may be for you. Using MacIntosh computers, you will design and
prepare art and text for printing on offset duplicators. You’ll use silk
screen printing for t-shirts and other applications, too. The class
prepares you for entry-level jobs and advanced training. Earn advanced
placement and credits at Fullerton College.
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. Successful students will have the opportunity to
participate in field trips to justice institutions and "ride-alongs" with
police officers. The class prepares students for advanced training.
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.
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.
