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About ROP

 

The Merced County Regional Occupational Program is a workplace learning program that has been in continuous operation since 1973. ROP students learn to work through practical experience. After basic classroom instruction, many students are placed at work sites throughout the community and are taught occupational skills by professionals in the field.

WASC: Western Accreditation of Schools and Colleges

Merced County ROP has a six-year term of accreditation through June 30, 2014.

 

Highlights of Merced County ROP

  • Serves all comprehensive, continuation, and community high schools in Merced County and Chowchilla High School in Madera County
  • Total ROP students served in 2010-2011 was 3,458 high school and 473 adult students
  • Total high school students participating in a community classroom (on-the-job training) was 812 or 23% of active high school student enrollment
  • Employs 38 District Teachers and 16 Merced County Office of Education Teachers
  • Offers 31 different courses in 10 Industry Sectors

Philosophy

Merced County ROP delivers innovative educational programs to high school and adult students in preparation for 21st century careers, higher education, and life-long learning.

 

Program Goals

  • Develop academic, technical and interpersonal skills
  • Secure employment
  • Upgrade skills
  • Enter advanced career-technical training
  • Pursue college related courses

ROP ESLRs - Expected School-Wide Learning Results

Upon completion of the Merced County ROP course our students will be:
 

Safe & Productive Workers

Ø  Understands and follows safety rules and regulations

Ø  Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to competently complete the job

 

Users of Technology/Resources

Ø  Effectively uses technology

Ø  Demonstrates the ability to identify, plan and allocate resources

 

Career & Technically Skilled            

Ø  Demonstrates occupational competencies while using core academics

Ø  Produces results that demonstrates high standards and workplace skills

 

Critical Thinkers & Decision Makers

Ø  Analyzes information and makes appropriate decisions

Ø  Evaluates new situations and selects appropriate action

 

Effective Communicators

Ø  Demonstrates proficiency in communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening effectively

Ø  Demonstrates effective and collaborative work with other members of a group

 

Strong in Work Ethics & Leadership Skills

Ø  Models honesty, integrity, reliability, responsibility and professionalism

Ø  Displays effective leadership and character traits

 

Skilled for Employment

Ø  Demonstrates the appropriate job preparation and retention skills

Ø  Develops a plan to achieve career goals and lifelong learning

 

 
Leadership Development

All ROP courses strive to assist students to become future leaders. Leadership training and opportunities are available to all students and include:

  • DECA
  • FFA - Future Farmers of America
  • Skills-USA
  • FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
  • FHA-HERO
  • ROP Business Club
  • Health Careers Club
  • Club-Ed

To find out more about Merced County ROP please download the following document:

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