REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
This is a program to increase training opportunities by offering part-time technical/vocational courses. Credits are applicable to high school graduation. Transportation will be provided to some sites. Students in R.O.P. classes will receive career counseling. Enrollment is limited to 10th, 11th and12th grade students. A part of some R.O.P. classes is on-the-job training. How much credit you receive is closely linked to your attendance. Nearly all R.O.P. class instructors will help you find a job from the class. If you do get a job, you may continue to receive R.O.P. credits toward graduation.
OFFERED AT PACIFIC GROVE
CATERING/FOODS
DESCRIPTION This course is an occupational program for all students preparing for a job or career in restaurants, catering, food service or hotel banquet catering. Units covered will include proper use of equipment, food sanitation, nutrition for health, food preparation and presentation, meal planning and budgeting. Exposure to congruent businesses by way of field trips, job shadowing, and opportunities for internships will be provided. *Financial assistance is available for students requiring it. See your counselor for more information.
ADVANCED CATERING/FOODS
DESCRIPTION This is an advanced course designed to further develop skills acquired in Catering/Foods. Units will cover advanced techniques in food preparation, controlling food service costs and the art of service. In addition, students will develop a marketing and sales plan for a catering and/or retail food business. All students will complete a job shadow and/or internship in the food service industry. *Financial assistance is available for students requiring it. See your counselor for more information.
COSMETOLOGY
DESCRIPTION The training program will be offered on a contractual basis with a local beauty college. The cosmetology course furnishes books and equipment for high school students up to the first 200 hours of instruction. The high school students are encouraged to purchase their own kits, however, so they may practice their skills outside of the cosmetology classroom. High school students who have completed 200 hours are required to purchase their own kits. Students will learn the basic skills needed in the operation of a beauty shop. Completion of this program may lead to the state license. They will also be schooled in the subject areas that are contained in the statewide examination which is taken at the completion of the course. Students must attend three hours Tuesday through Friday and eight hours on Saturday. Students must provide their own transportation.
DIGITAL IMAGING AND DESIGN
DESCRIPTION Students learn graphic design for both electronic viewing and the printed page. Input to computers from digital camera, video, scanned page, photographs, Internet-captured graphics and digital illustration sources are rendered with application programs. Mastery is expanded in PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers, digital graphics sourcing and Internet research, Windows XP operating system, Macromedia Flash, Fireworks, Director, Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Acrobat.
HOSPITALITY/TOURISM CAREERS (work experience)
DESCRIPTION This class coordinates work related instruction with paid on-the-job learning experiences in the hospitality industry. Students must be employed in a hotel, motel, restaurant or tourist related occupation. Students meet with the instructor twice a week.
INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING
DESCRIPTION Students develop drafting skills and knowledge used in industry. Emphasis is placed on CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) of orthographic and isometric projects. Complete working drawings which include exploded views of mechanical assemblies are required. Students receive training to provide them with the skills necessary to enter a technical career or to continue their education at the college level. Girls are especially encouraged to enter this field as there is a high demand for female employees in drafting.
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION Completion of this one year course of study qualifies the student for entry level positions in the broadcasting field. Students learn the basics of camera operation, computer graphics, video tape editing and television writing and directing. The media class writes, edits and produces a daily video bulletin for the school. Students are also engaged in group and individual projects during the school year.
MILL CABINET AND FURNITURE DESIGN
DESCRIPTION A class offered at Pacific Grove High School to prepare students to work in furniture and cabinet construction as well as furniture refinishing and repair. Students work independently at their own pace on projects they design. Units include power tool safety, tool maintenance, properties of wood and finishing processes. Students who complete one year may enroll a second year to increase their speed and accuracy and to work in detail in their area of specialization.
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION Students will experience a wide variety of training in the basics of photography. Upon completion of the course, student should have entry-level skills that can lead to employment. Units of study will include camera study, film processing, printmaking and print finishing. Photo experiences will include studio. Cameras are required. This is a UC/CSU Approved Visual Arts course. *Financial assistance is available for students requiring it. See your counselor for more information.
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION This course builds on the Beginning Photography course and will refine and expand personal photographic vision and technical skill. Greater emphasis is placed on portfolio development and aesthetic application of the photographic medium. More advanced techniques in controlled film development and printing are covered. Students benefit from extensive techniques, informational lectures and hands-on demonstrations. At the conclusion of the course, students are prepared to work on a more independent level and will have attained the basic skills demanded of photographers and photographic technicians in a commercial environment. *Financial assistance is available for students requiring it. See your counselor for more information.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
DESCRIPTION Projects in marketing, sales, service, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, labor relations, finance, accounting, auditing, human resource situations and governance plus laws and regulation require ‘real-world’ business language applications by each student. Selling, negotiations, group speaking, interviewing and qualifying both potential employees and suppliers are business communication project examples in this Business Communications course. Business guest speakers and field trips bring reality to the business skills development.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
DESCRIPTION The goal of this course is to prepare students for the rapidly growing health field, with job opportunities in the areas of diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive health care services. The course has two components: theory and job shadowing. Students will acquire specific occupational skills in one or more entry-level jobs, such as medical assisting. Medical terminology, introduction to anatomy and physiology, reading of vital signs, ethical behavior, communication and organizational skills, protection from infection and germs will be studied.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CO-OP
DESCRIPTION This class coordinates work related instruction with paid on-the-job learning experiences in the construction industry. Students must be employed in the construction-related occupation. Students meet with the instructor once a year.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
DESCRIPTION This class is designed to teach students entry-level job skills required in the construction and remodeling trades. In conjunction with the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), this class includes instruction and competency testing in basic carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, masonry, as well as general all-round construction and repair skills and their application in commercial, residential, and industrial occupational areas. Through classroom studies, related projects, work site observations, and field trips, students will develop the knowledge needed to understand and begin entry-level work in the construction industry. Additional curriculum in employability skills is also taught as part of every regional occupational program course.
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES AT OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS
Pacific Grove High School students are able to take R.O.P. classes at Carmel High School and at the two high schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (Seaside High School and Monterey High School). Unfortunately, all three of these schools have school calendars and bell schedules that make it difficult for P.G.H.S. students to fit these off campus classes into their schedules. Below are listed the R.O.P. classes available off campus. Please see your counselor for more information about how enrollment in one of them would affect your schedule.
At Monterey High School or Seaside High school:
At Carmel High School: