Copy of Work Study

Forms

Benefits of Work Study

To access work study forms, go to the Work Study section on the Class Scheduling section of Guidance website https://hhs.southwestschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=171084&type=d&pREC_ID=456573

Program Requirements

• Development of career based skills
• Accountability
• Time management skills
• Responsibility
• $

• Parent, Student, Principal and Business Partner Agreement/signatures
• 30 hours per quarter (9 weeks) = .25 credits (1 credit a year). Pay stubs/log required
• 60 hours per quarter (9 weeks)= .5 credits (2 credits a year). Pay stubs/log required
• Monthly grade sheets to be completed by employer

Who can do Work Study?

Student Responsibility

• The student needs to turn in pay stubs monthly.
• Turn in employer evaluations monthly.
• Keep up with all other classes- or else the student will be forced to quit the program (graduation/school comes first).
• All of these things are up to the students to get turned in- promoting independence and responsibility that comes with a job.

Any student can participate in our Work Study program; ideally Juniors and Seniors unless there are special circumstances approved by Mr. Lindley

What is Work Study?

The Work study program allows students with paid jobs and/or unpaid volunteer work to prepare for the world of work AND earn high school elective credits.

Note of Caution:

Please keep in mind your child's long-term goals. Meaning, if your child is planning on attending a 4 year college, taking off school to work may not be the best decision for your child.

What does Work Study look like as a part of my child's schedule?

Work Study

Colleges

Make sure it fits your child

• Many report Junior and Senior class rigor is an important factor in admission decisions.
• Many report that seeing Work Study denotes that the student may value quick money over furthering one's education.
• Think as a college admissions person: Would you value seeing a student working at McDonalds for 2 bells a day instead of taking Pre-calculus, an extra history and Chemistry?
• However, if your child is Interning in his/her field of interest, it may be beneficial.

• Students do not necessarily need to take off school for work. They can participate in the Work Study program for elective credits in addition to their 7 bell school day.
• However, most students take off 1-2 bells of their school day depending on the number of hours they work at their job.

The Work Study program is very flexible:

• Students can miss 0 bells and still work for credit outside of school hours.
• It's perfect for students planning on entering a trade or straight to work after high school- giving them a potential head start and experience.
• It can teach a lot of really great life-skills that students may not learn within the classroom.

All students will graduate from High School College and/or Career Ready