Credits are earned on the basis of one unit for every 36 units verified working hours at an acceptable job site. A maximum of 10 units per semester and 20 units per year can be earned. Of course, it will be necessary to get passing grades form both the employer and the Work Experience Coordinator in order to obtain credit(s). Verified hours means that hours must be documented.

The Work Experience Program is designed to help teens acquire work experience and income, while safeguarding scholastic advancement and physical ell-being. Students must be at least 16 years old to sign-up for Work Experience.

The State of California requires that the following conditions be met before credit can be awarded:

• JOB - Be employed at an acceptable work position. Cannot be paid in cash, unless receive check stub indicating withholding taxes. Stub must be presented to employee or coordinator upon request. Cannot be a private contractor. If you have any questions, you must ask the Work Experience Coordinator.
  
  
• ATTENDANCE - Demonstrate acceptable class attendance by attending one class per week which translates into 18 classes per semester. All absences must be made up or you will receive an Incomplete or No Credit. Non-attendance will be cause for being dropped from the Work Experience Program. Classes are held Monday at lunch in room D-8. If you miss a class, you must see Mr. Newton n room D-5 during the week to explain your absence. At the end of the grading period, your attendance record must be perfect to receive credit.
  
  
• WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS - Complete one acceptable written assignment per week. The curriculum for this course is to learn laws, behavior, etiquette, and your rights in the business world. Some self-evaluation will also be included.
  
  
• GRADING - Grades are based on the quality and completeness of the weekly assignments, and the final employer evaluation f the student's job performance. (50% employer evaluation, 30% weekly assignments, 20% class participation) In lieu of the letter grades, a student may elect to receive a CR or NC grade evaluation. This election must be made before the first quarter grading period, and if the student is under the age of 18, parental approval must be obtained on the proper form.
  
  
• EMPLOYER EVALUATION - A semester written evaluation of work performance, with a grade, must be signed by a job supervisor and on file in the work experience office before credit can be awarded. The Work Experience Coordinator will visit your job and talk with your supervisor once each semester. Forms are usually left behind and are YOUR responsibility to return the forms to the teacher. (Evaluations should be reviewed with the student by the employer) Any problems on the job should be discussed with the Work Experience Coordinator.
  
  
• TIME CARDS - Time sheets are issued by the Work Experience Office and must be turned in every 6 weeks. Sheets must be properly documented and signed by work supervisor. Attention must be given to accuracy and neatness of sheets. Hours are to be rounded off to the nearest half-hour. Number of hours worked will be taken from these sheets in order to determine your credits.

 A Work Permit is a verification of your age, birth date, enrollment, and attendance in school that you are required (by California labor laws) to provide to your employer. All minors under the age of 18 who are employed must have a work permit to be lawfully employeed (exceptions: occasional babysitting, yardwork, domestic work).

Where do I apply for a work permit?

At the Work Experience Office at Carlmont High School during the regular school year; at the administration/counseling offices in your high school after school is out in June and in August and before school opens in August/September; at the Sequoia District Office, 480 James Avenue in Redwood City, during the month of July.

What do I need to get a work permit?

• A job or promise of employment
  
• An application (See No. 3 above)
  
• Verification of your age and birth date through school records, drivers license or your birth or baptismal certificate.
  
• A Social Security number

How Do I Get A Work Permit?

• Get an application (See No. 3 above)
• Complete your portion with your name, age, birth date, Social Security number, etc.
• Have your employer complete the section about the job; wages, hours, Worker's Compensation Insurance, etc.
• Have your parents sign the application.
• Return the application tto the appropriate office.

What do I do with the work permit once I receive it?

Take it to your employer. The employer is required to have a Work Permit on file for all minors employed.

What is the purpose of the work permit?

It verifies your age for the employer and enables the employer to comply with State and Federal labor laws.

Do I need a new work permit if I get another job?

Yes. A new Work Permit must be secured for each and every job held by a minor under the age of 18. The same procedure is followed in each case to get a Work Permit. If you have two jobs, you need two Work Permits.

How long does it take to get a work permit?

It will take from 1-2 days after you return completed application, depending on the word load in the office at the time.

Can my work permit be taken away from me?

Yes. Poor attendance/grades will result in loss of Work Permit.