Additional elective credits can be earned through concurrent enrollment in the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (ROP). See below for more information on ROP.

La Vista High School offers the courses required for graduation in the district. However, the scheduling is more flexible, and the methods of instruction are more individualized than at other schools. Students progress at their own pace and earn credits as work is completed. The curricular goal of La Vista High School is to help students get back on track toward graduation!

Because of the small size of the campus and the limited number of students, La Vista High School staff members are able to work closely with the students. Students at La Vista find that the campus environment is pleasant and that the curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each student. Staff members are committed to helping the students achieve success.

Counselors John Diaz and Maria Castro, and Career Guidance Specialist Brian Warner help students investigate future career and education opportunities. It is our expectation that parents/guardians and students will find the services provided very useful in planning for the future.

In the eleventh grade, students should be firming up vocational and/or educational plans. Long-range goals – to get a job, to attend a community college, or to go to a four-year college – should be established. Information needed to prepare for life after graduation can be obtained from a counselor or the career guidance specialist. To prepare for success, either on the job or in college, a student must do the following:

1. Maintain a good attendance record. Employers are also interested in attendance. Poor attendance will result in poor grades, making college entrance difficult.
2. Follow through on all appointment times and deadline dates. Not doing this is the quickest way to failure.
3. Maintain the best possible grade point average (GPA). This shows employers your willingness to work and provides you with the widest range of colleges to attend.

During the twelfth grade, student vocational and college plans should be completed. If plans include college, the student must check with a counselor or in the Career Center to be sure dates and deadlines are met for the following items:

1. College application deadlines.
2. Entrance test dates.
3. Financial assistance and scholarship deadlines.
4. College visitation dates.

Students should continue to use the Career Center for job information and for vocational information to help determine a college major.

La Vista High School will strongly encourage all students to continue their education after high school graduation. To this end, college counselors and career specialists are brought on campus to assist students, and students are able to take entrance exams and complete applications while at school.