Work Study

The Work Study program gives students the opportunity to gain workplace skills first hand while still in high school.  Students attend high school classes for part of the day and then are granted release time so they can go to work.  Work Study students are graded on completing required assignments and on performance evaluations from their employer/supervisor.

Students need to keep accurate records of their work schedules and submit time cards and paystubs on-line to the WBL Coordinator twice a month for a grade.  Access to and directions for the online time cards is in the section at the bottom of this page.

Work Study is open to FHS Seniors and can be scheduled for 1 or 2 unweighted credits per semester. 

APPLY FOR WORK STUDY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WITH THE FORM BELOW

Application to Enroll in the Cooperative Work Study Program: This is the first step to becoming approved as a Work Study student.  This must be turned in to Ms. Brawner in advance of the semester you wish to apply for Work Study.  Forms can be emailed or dropped off at FHS. robin.brawner@fcps.org  Be sure to Print and submit the Employer Agreement, which requires signatures from the student, a parent/guardian, and your employer to complete your application for Work Study. 

Forms can be picked up at the FHS front office or outside Ms. Brawner's office, Rm 240.

LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THE EMPLOYERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PAST JOB FAIRS AND OTHERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HIRING. We will have over 20 employers participating in the 2024 Job Fair - come prepared to talk about your skills, with your resume, and apply for a job!


Here are a few of the employers who participated in the past job fairs and others who are currently hiring:

Kids First Swim School - in FSK Mall. They will train for front desk and instructor positions. Also hiring certified Lifeguards. Call or stop by to apply 301-682-7946 

Roy Rogers - multiple locations in Frederick are currently hiring - https://www.royrogersrestaurants.com/careers 

Fusion Car Wash - Located at 5371 Spectrum Dr. Frederick is hiring summer and school year positions. Stop by and speak with Robert Haddad to apply.

Food Lion -  Crestwood Blvd.  and Yellow Springs Rd. Hiring multiple positions.  Apply in person for best results.

Chick-fil-a Frederick - 5501 Urbana Pk and Monocacy Blvd. are hiring now for employees to work during & beyond the summer. Stop in to apply

YMCA of Frederick County - Camp instructors, childcare workers, lifeguards and many other positions are available  https://frederickymca.org/about-us/careers

Kiddie Academy of Urbana - Hiring assistant teachers. Must be interested in childcare or early childhood education and love to work with kids. Send resume to urbana@kiddieacademy.net

The Home Team Senior Care - Companion and caregivers to senior citizens. Must be 18 years old. Flexible scheduling. Apply or get more information online  www.thehometeamsc.com

Old Navy - Riverview Plaza looking for store associates. Online application then follow up in person.

Goodwill Industries - Hiring store and warehouse workers in several locations around Frederick City and County. http://www.gimv.org/careers/

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Currently filling positions to work at the Shorebird Ct. store https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/work-with-us/apply/

Noodles and Co. - Currently filling positions at the Westview and Shorbird Ct. locations. https://www.noodles.com/careers/

Jersey Mikes Subs - Spectrum Way Frederick is hiring.  Apply online then follow up in person https://www.jerseymikes.com/careers 

Frederick Shell Carwash 1275 W. Patrick St. 301.663.1818 frederickshellcarwash@gmail.com

Ledo's Pizza 1293 Riverbend Way 301 694-0050

Buckingham's Choice - Steady work as a line cook, medical dietary aide, dining room server. Contact the Culinary Services Manager at 301 644-1618 for the application and information. 

Frederick Works Youth Pathways Program FrederickWorks.com training and help finding employment

Glory Days Grill - Located on 7th St. Hiring host/hostesses and prep cooks. More info. online. Show up in person to stand out!

Royal Farms Stores - Yellow Springs Rd. More information is online or apply at the store.

Giant Eagle Foods - Giant Eagle Jobs for online applications, but follow up in person for best results.

Alidi Food Stores - Apply online and follow up in person

McDonalds - Information and online applications found here

Panera Bread - 1700 Kingfisher Drive Frederick, MD.  Stop by for an application

Chipotle - Multiple locations in Frederick.  Apply online then follow up in person.

Burlington Stores - Located on Rt. 40, hiring cashiers and retail associates. Apply online and then follow up in person.

Wegmans - Prepare a resume and apply online 

Summer job at Glade Valley Golf Course Must be at least 16 years old to drive golf carts, wash carts, clean up balls on range etc. Contact Donnie Jacobs 301-898-5555 to apply

Summer Production Technicians - Entry level jobs installing and updating computer equipment. More info. is at Daly.com. Apply or email a resume to HR@Daly.com

Summer/Fall -Summers Farm is now accepting applications for Seasonal Festival Assistants. We will be open from August 17 - October 31. We are looking for energetic and outgoing students for weekend help and weekdays after school. Superior customer service is our number one priority, and our staff are the key to making our festival the success it has become for over 28 years. We are seeking individuals who want to have fun while working outdoors and interacting with our visitors in a family environment. The festival includes a large variety of activities for children and families including a pumpkin patch, tractor rides, a huge corn maze, jumping pillows, games, farm animals, campfires, food and so much more. We have a variety of positions available (majority of them working with our customers) and offer flexible hours to work around sport and school schedules. We are going to have an open house job fair, July 6th from 10-1 for walk-in Interviews. We will also be scheduling interviews on July 11th and 12th. Filling out an application is easy, https://summersfarm.com/pages/employment.  

For help with applications or additional questions, email robin.brawner@fcps.org 

Work Study Syllabus/Grading Policy/Agreements

Syllabus for Work Study: This document will cover all of the rules, graded elements, and grading policy of the Work Study class. 

To enroll in Work Study for next year, complete the Application Form below.  This is a fillable pdf form.  Once complete send it by email to robin.brawner@fcps.org 

Application to Enroll in the  Work Study Program: This is the first step to becoming approved as a Work Study student.  This must be completed, signed, and turned in to robin.brawner@fcps.org  in advance of the semester you wish to apply for Work Study. 

Work Study Student/Parent/School/Employer Contract: Once a student is approved for the Work Study program this contract must be agreed upon by all of the individuals who have a stake in the student's successful employment and enrollment in the Work Study program. 

Need a Work Permit? If you are between the ages of 14-17 you need to apply for one once you are hired. You can take care of the work permitting process by printing the online form at https://labor.maryland.gov/labor/wages/empm.shtml .  You will need to sign it, have your parents and employer sign it.  You will need to give it to your employer to keep on file. The Maryland Department of Labor has all the information you need to apply.

As a Work Study Student, sign up to receive text message reminders of assignment due dates and announcements through Talking Points.  

Report your Work Study Hours for Each Reporting Period Below

As a Work Study student, it is your responsibility to report the correct number of hours that you work each day to Ms. Melcher. You will need to do this twice each month using the online time cards below.  Accurate and on time reporting of your hours is half of your work study grade.

Submissions are due as follows:   

For example:  October 1-15   You work 3 hours on October 1st, 2.5 hours on October 3rd, 3.25 hours on October 5th, 6 hours on October 6th, 3 hours on October 7th, 3.75 hours on October 10th, 6 hours on October 12th, 2 hours on October 15th.  

You will report all of these hours on the October 1-15 time card due by October 18th.

This is a graded assignment, and must be completed accurately and by the due date to receive full credit.

Fall Semester

August 31 - September 15 - due by 9/18

September 16 - 30 and a copy of a September paystub - due by 10/3

October 1 - 15 - due by 10/18

October 16 - 31 - due by 11/3

November 1 - 15 - due by 11/18

November 16 - 30 - due by 12/3

December 1 - 15 and a copy of recent paystub - due by 12/18

December 16 - 31 - due by 1/3  You are not required to work over Christmas break for your W/S grade. Arrange any time off with your employer.  Record your actual hours on this time sheet.  Put 0 for any days you do not work. 

January 1 - 15, 2021 - due by 1/18

January 16 - 28 due by February 1