Work permits are printed and signed by your Counselor.
Work permits are for students under the age of 18 years old. Follow the instructions in the document to the right to obtain your work permit.
Here are some important things to remember:
Social security numbers are REQUIRED, not optional
Signatures are required from the student, parent/guardian, AND employer
Photo ID is required when picking up your work permit
Work permits must be renewed each year
Students must maintain a 2.0 or above GPA and have good attendance
*Students who do not meet this requirement will be put on a Work Permit Probationary Contract giving them a chance to raise their grades and improve their attendance record by an agreed date. If students cannot meet this requirement, their work permit may be pulled and their employer informed they are not able to work until they meet the requirements.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT:
1. Pick up a blank work permit in the counseling office before/after school or at Lunch or print from this link https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseformb1-1.pdf
2. The application must be complete including your parent/guardian and employer signature and date. It is necessary to include the social security number.
3. Submit the work permit application to Mrs. Harwood in the counseling office.
4. Please allow 3-5 days for the processing of the work permit.
JOB BOARD
Looking for a Job? SDUSD job board - https://sandiegounified.org/academics/work_permits/student_job_board
San Diego County Student Worker Position: Click here
Students work as a county employee in county departments
Students take the time to check out the resources to understand your worker's rights. Minors are considered an individual under 18 years old.
Ages 16-17
School in Session
4 hours maximum per day Monday-Thursday.
8 hours maximum per day Friday-Sunday.
32 total hours per week
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. if no school next day
School in Session, Student Enrolled in Work Experience Education
8 hours maximum per day
48 total hours per week
5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. any day of the week
Summer/Vacation
8 hours maximum per day
48 total hours per week
5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. any day of the week
Ages 14-15
School in Session
3 hours maximum per day Mon.-Fri.
8 hours maximum per day Sat.-Sun.
18 total hours per week
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer/Vacation
8 hours maximum per day
40 total hours per week
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. any day of the week (summer hours 6/1 through Labor Day 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)