Work Permits

Remember this:  A student’s first JOB is to be successful in their high school career.

All students under the age of 18 must have a work permit if they are employed (babysitting and yard work do not require a work permit). Applications for a Work Permit may be picked up from Ms. Walden in the Counseling Office after the student has been hired or if the employer requests a work permit for an interview. Once completed by the employer and signed by the parent or guardian the application is returned to Ms. Walden for approval. A temporary copy of the application will be given to the student to give the employer. Current job information is available and updated regularly.In 1999 the Patrick Henry Steering Committee approved a 2.0 GPA requirement, currently or cumulatively, for approval of a work permit application. Grades of students requesting a work permit will be checked. If a student is below a 2.0 at any grading period their cumulative transcript will be checked. If his / her cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 the work permit will not be approved. The student can resubmit the application if grades improve to above a 2.0 at the next six-week grading period. Hardship cases will be decided on a case by case basis involving the student's counselor and a vice-principal. Parents of working students who fall below the 2.0 requirement will be notified and given the opportunity to revoke the work permit. If the grades stay below a 2.0 for two consecutive grading periods the school may request the work permit be pulled.

Job / Career Search Internet Resources:

• UC Gateways:  Career interest survey and information, personality survey, etc.  Requires free registration
• www.myfuture.com:  Career planning advice that is easy to read
• www.careers.org:  A huge site with tons of links to career resources and jobs. 
• www.ACInet.org:  Information on salary, job openings and fastest growing occupations by states.
• www.dbm.com:  List designed to explore a career and conduct a job search
• www.bls.gov:  Job prospects, potential earnings in future career
• www.studentjobs.gov:  Jobs in government
• www.coolworks.com:  Jobs in national parks, resorts, theme parts, tour companies.
• www.idealist.org:  Jobs in non-profit organizations.

Yvonne Walden, Employer Outreach Specialist (x2233), can answer questions about work permits and child labor laws.