The mission of the San Diego County Regional Occupational Program is to prepare a diverse population, 16 years of age and older, for further education, employment and occupational change.
Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is a public education service that provides practical, hands-on career preparation and career guidance. Mountain Empire High School ROP is one of 72 ROP's in the state of California. The ROP is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for particular jobs. Every course offers a unit on employment seeking skill, which includes the job application, resume, and interview preparation.
ROP courses are open to all high school juniors, seniors, persons 16 years of age or older. Because MEHS is a small, rural school high school students under 16 may take the course if they have a career plan on record in the counseling office. Priority is given to high school seniors and juniors.
Experience is the best teacher. ROP can help you get the experience needed to get a job of your choice, or help you update your existing skills, or train in a new field. ROP prepares students to obtain jobs to support the ever-increasing costs of college and promotes further advanced education in particular career areas.
High school students do not pay any registration fees. Some courses may require a fee or deposit for books and/or supplies or may require the purchase of books and other classroom-related materials. Check the course description for special requirements.
No, because the ROP is a career preparation program, students are not paid while enrolled in class.
Yes, upon successful completion of an ROP course, credits and grades may be issued and applied toward high school graduation. Some ROP classes are also articulated with the local community colleges so that you can earn college credit by taking those classes. The Computer Graphic Arts course fulfills the UC/CSU Fine Arts requirement G.
No, AB 2448 passed by California State government basically states that ROP funds are to be used for high school ROP courses and furthermore that adults may not be enrolled in courses with high school students.
Susan Lafo, ROP Instructor
MEHS ROP Coordinator
3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
PHONE: (619) 473-8601 ext. 309
Email: slafo@meusd.net
Gary Priester, ROP Instructor
3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
PHONE: (619) 473-8601 ext. 320
Email: gpriester@meusd.net
Nancy Mora, ROP Aide
3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
PHONE: (619) 473-8601 ext. 309
Email: nmora@meusd.net
In association with the
San Diego County ROP
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges