Magnolia High School
2450
W. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92804
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: Etyole Johnson
714-220-3089
Explore careers at Magnolia High School! The following
ROP classes are for Magnolia High School students.
After-school ROP classes may be open to ALL high school
students.
BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy)—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.
Business Technology—You
will learn to organize paperwork, compose business letters,
build databases to 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, and
PowerPoint. The class prepares students for entry-level
employment in office settings and advanced training.
Child Development—You’ll
study children’s developmental stages from conception
through early adolescence. You will focus on the
emotional/psychological, cognitive and physical aspects of
development, and on the influences on development of
heredity and environmental factors. Students who
successfully complete Child Development (one year course)
are eligible for one year of UC-approved a-g credit. The
class prepares you for advanced education.
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. This class will prepare you for industry
employment and for advanced training.
After-school class is for ALL high
school students.
Dental Core—This
one-semester introductory class will help you decide whether
or not a career in dentistry is the one for you. You’ll
learn basic dental terminology, how to use and care for
dental tools, and some basic maxillofacial anatomy and
physiology. This class prepares you for success in the
dental assisting class.
Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation (Introduction)—You’ll
learn the basics of crime scene evidence collection and
investigation, crime scene photography, and how to diagram 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. 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’ll have the opportunity to participate in field trips to
justice institutions and "ride-alongs" with police officers.
The class prepares you for advanced training.
Photography: Introduction to Digital Photography—You’ll
learn to capture the moment forever then manipulate it with
editing software on the Macintosh computer using Photoshop
and scanning. You’ll gain the ability to create pleasing
compositions, and gain the skills to shoot portrait,
wedding, product, and news photos. You are training for
entry-level jobs in photography and for advanced education.
Principles of Teaching and Learning—You’ll
explore the many facets of the teaching profession, and if
you do well, you can intern in an elementary school to learn
by teaching. You’ll find out how schools are governed,
learn the principles of effective teaching, classroom
management and curriculum design. Students who successfully
complete this class (one year) are eligible for one year of
UC-approved a-g elective credit. (High school students have
to have TB clearance for the internship.)
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.
