COASTLINE ROP CLASSES
(REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL Program)
What is ROP?
Coastline ROP (Regional Occupation Program) is a career and technical education (CTE) provider that prepares both high school students and adults for a wide range of careers and further educational opportunities. Coastline ROP is is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and classes are taught by fully credentialed teachers who are experienced in their related industries. These courses are offered at no cost to our students.
What are the benefits of an ROP class?
- Earn grades and credits towards high school graduation
- Enroll in classes that satisfy a-g requirements for UC & CSU
- Earn certificates of achievement
- Participate in courses that offer internships (for students age 16 and older)
- Boost a resume or college application
SLIDESHOW: WHAT IS COASTLINE ROP?
Registration and program information
Register on the Coastline ROP website.
Be prepared with the following information:
• Email address you check most often
• Date of Birth
• Student Cell Phone Number
• School you are Currently Attending
• Graduation Year
• High School Student ID #
• Guidance Specialist Name
• Special Programs you are in
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Parent/Guardian Email Address
• Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Registration deadlines:
- For classes that meet once a week, students may add the class up to the second class meeting.
- For classes that meet two or more times per week, students may add up to the third class meeting.
Internship Opportunities: To be prepared for the job market, students should take classes that extend their basic skills and explore real life experiences. ROP Internship classes provide actual work experience in your field of interest! Internships are for high school students 16 years of age and older with transportation to their internship site. Certain prerequisites may be required. The following classes are internship related:
- Animal Health Care Internship (year long, priority given to seniors)
- Automotive Technology Internship
- Careers with Children Internship
- CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Certification Internship
- Culinary Arts Internship
- Dental Assistant Back Office Internship (seniors only)
- Medical Nursing Careers Internship
- Pharmacy Technician Internship
- Retail Sales and Merchandising Internship
- Sports Medicine Internship (must have taken Sports Medicine ROP first)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will ROP classes be virtual or in person?
- ROP classes are offered both in-person and some virtual
Are there very competitive ROP courses?
- Yes. Animal Health Science, Med Nursing, and CNA are all impacted. Additionally, Medical Careers and Health Systems always has a wait list, it is a great class for juniors who want to take CNA or Med Nursing his/her senior year (or for any student who is interested in the medical field). To improve your opportunity to take the class, be ready to register at 2:50 to submit everything at 3:00 during your registration day.
Are there age requirements or prerequisites?
- Students must be a senior for the following courses: Med Nursing, CAN, EMT. For all other internships, students must be 16. Most other courses are open to all grades. Classes with restrictions and prerequisites are all listed on the course description during the registration process.
- Beginning in the fall of 2022, CNA and Medical Nursing Careers Internship will have a prerequisite of Medical Careers and Health Systems. This year-long, UC-g approved class provides a strong foundation in the medical field and will provide pathway completers in CNA and Medical Nursing Careers Internship.
Will I earn high school credit?
- Yes. Students will earn a letter grade and 5 or 10 credits counted towards graduation.
How will I know if I’m enrolled in the ROP class?
- Students will know if they are in the class or waitlisted when they enroll online. They will receive the first night information a couple of days before the class starts via email.
How do I drop an ROP course?
- If you have signed up for an ROP course and would like to drop it, please have your parent email ROP at: info@coastlinerop.org requesting that you be dropped from the class.
- Students have until the 7th week to drop a course with no grade penalty. After the 7th week, a dropping student may receive a W/F on their transcript.