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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.

 

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

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.

Work Experience Services

  • Process Work Permits as required for all working minors

  • Work Experience Education (GWEE)

  • Career Education Center - ROP Courses

  • Veterinary Cadet Internship

  • Teachers of Tomorrow Internship

  • Business Internships (EWEE)

Royal High School Job Board

Royal High School Job Board 2026 - 2027
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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.

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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.

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.