General MVROP Information - POLICIES

Advanced Placement/College Credit: Many ROP courses offer opportunities for advanced placement and/or credit at local community colleges for students who receive an “A” or “B” grade in the course. Individual course descriptions indicate whether the course receives college credit or advanced placement.

Course Structure: ROP course content is approved by CDE (California Department of Education) for a specific number of hours. Curriculum is subject to change in response to industry needs. Practical hands-on experience is a critical component of ROP courses and is accomplished through classroom labs, community classrooms, or cooperative vocational education sites. Integrated throughout all ROP courses are career preparation standards that include communication skills, inter-personal skills, problem solving, safety, technology, and job search skills.

High School Units: Students can earn 5 to 20 high school units per semester. ROP courses count as part of the GPA for college admission at UC and CSU campuses.

Internships: Community Classroom (CC) and Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) internships are an important component of many ROP courses. Community Classroom is a non-paid internship and Cooperative Vocational Education is paid. Each of these two strategies are an extension of the classroom and provide excellent opportunities for hands-on learning. Some programs may require participation in an internship to successfully complete the program.

Locations: ROP classes are offered on high school campuses in Fremont, Newark, and Union City, and the ROP Center in Fremont. Locations are listed on the next page.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Registration Process: Students register for ROP classes at the same time they register for classes on their high school campus. The ROP course code is to be marked (bubbled in) on the high school registration form. For questions or information on registration or particular courses of interest, see your Career Center Specialist, counselor, call the ROP Center (510) 656-0533, or visit our web site at www.mvrop.org.

Parking: Student parking is provided for all students attending classes at the ROP Center.

Sexual Harassment Statement: Mission Valley ROP is committed to maintaining an employment, educational and business environment free from harassment, intimidation, or insult on the basis of an individual’s sex. Positive action will be taken if necessary to eliminate or correct such practices. Sexual harassment is a violation of Federal law, State of California law, and MVROP policy.

Smoke Free Facilities: All Mission Valley ROP facilities are designated as smoke free. Smoking anytime on ROP facilities is prohibited