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Class Paid Workers

Benefits of Taking the Work Experience Class |  by taking a work experience class, high school students can gain valuable skills, explore career options, and set themselves up for future success


Students Enrolled in Work Experience Education

  • 8 hours max. per day Monday - Thursday
  • 8 hours max. per day Friday - Sunday
  • 40 total hours per week

A request may be approved to allow students to work after 10:00 pm


Ages 16 - 17 | School in Session 

  • 4 hours max. per day Monday - Thursday 
  • 8 hours max. per day Friday - Sunday
  • 24 total hours per week
  • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

Elective Credits

Work Experience Education is a variable credit class. A student can earn up to 10 credits per semester for a total of 40 credits during their high school tenure. Students are encouraged to obtain all 10 credits a semester. A student earns a single credit for every 20 hours worked and attending two classes. Four classes must be attended to earn any credits. (See chart; the number of classes/hours determine number of credits) 

Classes Attended
Minimum Hours Worked to Earn Credits
(after training papers are turned in)
Credits Earned
1,2,3 0-19 0
4 20 1
5 40 2
6 60 3
7 80 4
8 100 5
9 - 10 120 6
11 - 12 140 7
13 - 14 160 8
15 - 16 180 9
17 - 19 200 10

Number of Credits/Hours determines number of Credits

 

Example: 15 classes & 10 hours would earn 0 credits

 

Example: 6 classes & 180 hours would earn 3 credits