Curriculum Handbook - Bellflower Unified School District

ASB/LEADERSHIP
4825 Year
This course is mandatory for all student body officers and ASB appointed positions. These students serve as the
student government for Bellflower High School and should be role models for their peers. Their role as leadership
students should embody school spirit and BUC Pride. The course will introduce students to the elements of sound
organizational and administrative skills and the preparation to implement them with integrity and forthrightness.
This course is open to a limited number of students.
Course Prerequisite: Students need a 2.0 G.P.A.; good attendance and have no discipline issues.
PEP SQUAD
8254 Year
Students develop skills in yell leading, song, mascots, and precision drill team. They will develop routines for games,
rallies, assemblies, half-time shows, and competitions. The group also develops routines for the next year’s tryouts.
Prerequisite: Tryout the previous spring and physical exam on file. Students considering this course should be
aware of the requirement of a commitment of time – mornings, evenings, and some weekends.
Fee is required for uniforms taken home.
REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM (R.O.P)
The ROP program continues to offer over 200 student’s hands-on experiences in the community in the career areas
of banking, retail marketing, food services, medical services, emergency services, graphic arts, computer animation,
and computer technology. Many of these courses lead to certification, others to workplace experience. The Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS) Certification prepares students to take the online exam in specific areas such as Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
ROP A+ CERTIFICATION OPERATING SYSTEMS
2699 Semester
This course provides PC service technicians with industry recognized certification as defined by CompTIA (the
largest non-profit certification body). Students will learn about the history of computer operating systems such as
pre-installing, installing, and configuring DOS, Windows XP), BIOS configurations, boot order, file systems,
upgrades, peer-to-peer networking, domain and models, dual boots, virtual memory, IRQ and DMA, labs, and much
more. Both A+ Certification classes offer field learning experiences and possible employment in related fields. To
earn college credit from Cerritos College, please see ROP counselor for details.
ROP ANIMATION/GRAPHIC DESIGN
2738 Semester
Students will learn the basic tools and fundamentals of basic art elements in creating graphic design and basic
cartooning. Students will use standard industry software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students will
begin in graphic design to understand the process and time of each program to work toward animation. Students
will work on individual portfolios to expand their knowledge of the field.
ROP AUTO SPECIALIZATION
2725 Year
This course is designed to introduce the student or adult to the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair. This
course is also designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the automotive field such as tire person, oillube
person, brakes and alignment technician, and tune-up technician. This class includes hands on instruction,
written assignments, and projects.
ROP BANKING OCCUPATIONS (includes Internship)
2702 Semester
Requirements: Must have transportation to Bellflower H.S to enroll during the fall and to Mayfair H.S. to enroll
during the spring. Students must also have an internship site. In addition, students must have excellent attendance
& attitude and businesslike clothing. Successful completers of this course have a 60-75% hiring rate with a starting
salary of $8.00 per hour. Test required for employment. Big Commitment---High Quality! Learn excellent customer
service skills that you can use anywhere! This course provides valuable hands-on training after classroom
preparation (sales, customer service, loss prevention, dealing with hold-ups, teller routine, handling currency, etc.)
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