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Student Work Permits - General Information

Requirements
.All students under the age of 18 must have a work permit BEFORE they start working. 
Work permits are required at all times. The work permit office is open during the summer for students who want to work over summer. 
Students must meet the minimum requirements in order to qualify for a work permit:

  • Minimum of a 2.0 GPA
  • No "F"'s currently or on the most recent progress report or grading period
  • Acceptable attendance (no excessive unexcused absences or tardies)

All work permits (except Entertainment Permits) are issued at the work permit office located at Alvord High School. 
Work permits are issued by appointment only. 

Renewals
Work permits are only valid for one school year and expire at the beginning of every school year.
If student is still working, they must renew their work permit. 
Work permit renewals cannot be issued until after school starts. (August 6th). 
Students renewing work permits must provide a new work permit application signed by parent/guardian and employer.
 

Please Note

WORK PERMITS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT BE REISSUED UNTIL AFTER AUGUST 4TH.

ANY RENEWAL APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED BEFORE THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RENEWED UNTIL THIS DATE.

WORK PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL MINORS WORKING AT ANY TIME INCLUDING BREAKS AND SUMMER

WILL BE ISSUED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 

  • APPOINMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED MONDAY-THURSDAY. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
  • IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME, PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR.
  • IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE, YOUR APPOINTMENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

Please email Victoria Santana at victoria.santana@alvordschools.org to schedule an appointment for a work permit. 

The work permit office is locted at Alvord High School at 3606 Pierce St., Riverside, CA 92503, Room 13. 

 

How To Get A Work Permit

A Guide for Alvord Students

Requirements

  • Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory attendance (including absences and tardies) in order to be eligible for a work permit.
  • Grades and attendance are monitored regularly throughout the school year.

Job Hunt

  • Find a Job
    • You must have a job in order to get a work permit. 
    • Download and print the “Work Permit Application” and have it ready when you go to your interview.
    • This form must be completely filled out before coming in your appointment.

Make Appointment

  • Work permits are issued by appointment only from a centralized location. 
  • Call or email to schedule an appointment or schedule an appointment online. 
    • victoria.santana@alvordschools.org
    • 951-509-6116

Bring Your Paperwork

  • Make sure to bring all required documents to your appointment. 

Work Permit Application

Students must have a job offer and have their work permit application completed by their parent/guardian and employer prior to scheduling a work permit appointment. 

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