Royal High School
Work Experience, Work Permits & ROP
Welcome
The Royal High School Work Experience Office provides support and guidance for students participating in work experience programs. It helps students balance their academic and work responsibilities while ensuring compliance with school policies and legal requirements.
Work Experience Office - Room 2-11
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Open on School Days. Closed when school is not in session.
Work Experience Services
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Process Work Permits as required for all working minors
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Work Experience Education (GWEE)
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Career Education Center - ROP Courses
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Veterinary Cadet Internship
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Teachers of Tomorrow Internship
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Business Internships (EWEE)
Contact
Mr. Sylvan Tauber
Work Experience, ROP & Career Education Center Coordinator
805-306-4875 ext. 2884
Ms. Cindy Schwarz
Work Experience Assistant
805-305-4875 ext. 2885
Summer Work Permits
Contact: Wendy Vilchis, Office Manager
The Work Experience office is closed during the summer, but you can still request a summer work permit through the main office. If our office is closed, please contact the other local high schools for assistance.
How to Obtain a Summer Work Permit
1. Print a Work Permit Application (click on the button below) or pick up an application from the front office during business hours.
Summer work permit application
2. Complete all sections of the application. Signatures are required from the student, parent/guardian, and employer.
3. Write your cell phone number at the top (in case we need to contact you).
5. Submit the completed application to the front office during business hours.
Work permits are typically processed within two business days. Once your permit is ready, you will be contacted with instructions for pick up.
Summer Work Permit Eligibility: Grades and attendance are not considered when issuing a summer work permit. However, all Summer Work Permits expire in August. Students who wish to continue working after the permit expires, must apply for renewal. Eligibility for a work permit issued during the school year is based on grades and attendance.
Work Permits During the School Year
According to California law, students under 18 years old need a Work Permit. To be eligible for a Work Permit, students must:
- Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA (Grades this semester will determine eligibility next semester).
- Maintain a 90% attendance rate.
- Have 6 or fewer Period Truants.
The qualifying student, parent and employer must complete the Work Permit Application and RHS Work Permit Parent Letter.
Allow 24-48 hours for processing and approval.
Work Experience Course
This program gives working students an opportunity to earn elective credits toward the practical arts graduation requirement.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be enrolled in 11th or 12th grade.
- Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
- Meet attendance requirements (90% attendance rate).
- Attend assigned class.
Career Education Center (CEC)
This program offers a wide variety of ROP classes designed to prepare students with the job skills necessary for most entry-level occupations within the course selected. Community based Internships in local businesses and industry sites are offered in many classes. Students can earn 10 elective credits each semester toward the practical arts or elective graduation requirement. To inquire, see your counselor or Work Experience.
Veterinary Cadet Program
This one-semester program introduces high school seniors to the Veterinary Technician career. It helps them to define and clarify the technical and educational career qualifications and demands. Students rotate through various duties under supervision in a veterinary clinic . Students must spend at least 5 hours per week at the clinic. They earn 5 practical arts or elective credits for graduation. Eligible students must find a sponsoring Veterinarian at a local clinic. Then apply at Work Experience.
Visit Work Experience for more detail.
Teachers of Tomorrow
The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) program is a year long course that prepares students for a teaching career. Students intern at an off site elementary school under a supervising teacher. They attend monthly TOT meetings during lunch and complete activity logs and other projects.
Visit Work Experience for more detail.