Work Permits

What is a Work Permit?

A work permit is a legal document that allows a minor student the ability to be employed.  All AVUHSD students ages 17 and under must obtain a valid work permit to complete the hiring process.  To be eligible for employment, students must have at least a 2.0 GPA on the most current grading period (quarter or semester), and no more than 7 absences in any two classes during the last quarter and no more than 15 absences during the last semester, and has not received a failing grade in any class during the last grading period in order to get a valid Work Permit (AVUHSD Board Policy).  For students in one of our Alternative Education programs (Independent Study or On-Site Continuation) a review of academic progress with the assigned teacher is conducted. 

Work Permit Application Process

1.  Student obtains a work permit application from the guidance office of their home high school

2.  Student reviews the requirements of obtaining a work permit with their parent/guardian

3.  Student seeks employment with direction from their parent/guardian

4.  Once student receives an offer of employment from a prospective employer, student completes the application with their parent/guardian and employer

5.  Student emails the work experience coordinator at their home high school to request a meeting to review the application and determine eligibility

Work Permit Application 

Mrs. Beane, Work Experience Coordinator - pbeane@avhsd.org
Lancaster High School - Quartz Hill High School - SOAR High School - AAV/Virtual Academy

Cathy Calvert, Work Experience Coordinator - ccalvert@avhsd.org
Highland High School - Palmdale High School

Timothy Green, Work Experience Coordinator - tgreen@avhsd.org
Antelope Valley High School - Desert Winds High School - Eastside High School - Phoenix High School

Mrs. Whetzel, Work Experience Coordinator - rwhetzel@avhsd.org
Highland High School - Knight High School - Littlerock High School - R. Rex Parris High School