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
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4 hours max. per day Monday - Thursday
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8 hours max. per day Friday - Sunday
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24 total hours per week
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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)
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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
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Example: 15 classes & 10 hours would earn 0 credits
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Example: 6 classes & 180 hours would earn 3 credits
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