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Work Permits & Transcripts

Work Permits

A blue-framed poster, designed as a memo, is titled 'Student Work Permits'. Below, sections with icons are: 'Summer & School Year', 'Eligibility & Rules', and 'Know Your Rights'. The poster, featuring a pushpin at the top, includes small icons like calendars with a sun, a pencil on paper (marked "APPLY"), a person, checkmarks and X's with lines, a stack of books, a handshake, and a balance scale.

Under California law, work permits protect minor students by ensuring safe working hours, appropriate job duties, and fair compensation. You must obtain a distinct permit for each job you hold.

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Work Permit Information

Who Needs a Work Permit? 

  • If you want to work and are under 18, you must obtain a work permit for each job you hold. 
  • Those under 18 but who have graduated from high school, passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam, or received a GED do NOT need a permit.

Why Do You Need a Work Permit? 

  • Work permits ensure that you are working safe hours, performing appropriate tasks, and receiving fair pay on the job. (It’s CA law.) 

FAQ’s about Work Permits from the CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions about Work Permits
This link provides answers to 28 of the most common questions about work permits as answered by representatives from the California Department of Education.

Summer Work Permits:

Work permits will be issued at the district office 2425 Jefferson Street, rm 132, If you have questions please call 707-253-3815 ext 4802. Students can download and print the official CDE work permit application from the NVUSD website.

Click here to complete the online work permit application 
You will need your employer's business name, address, phone number & email. You will also need parent approval.

Once you complete the form, Mrs. Howden will create your work permit.  She will then email the work permit to your boss and send a copy to you.  Check your email for your copy.  Please allow 48 -72 hours to receive the work permit.

Please note that a work permit may not be issued in the case of truancy, low GPA, or chronic behavioral issues and that a work permit may be revoked for the same reasons. 

ONLINE WORK PERMIT APPLICATION

Transcript Requests

During the School Year

Unofficial Copy/Official Copy - Students can email their counselor to ask for an unofficial copy or an official copy of their transcript.

Click here to find your counselor

  • If you would like your fall grades to be reflected on your transcript, then you need to submit your request after January 16.
  • Students can also request a paper copy be sent to the college. See your counselor for more information.

Over Summer Break or During School Breaks:

Students can work with Instructional Services at the District Offices to request an official transcript. Check out their website for details - NVUSD Transcript Requests (paper copy) 

**Alumni must request transcripts through the District Office. NVUSD Transcript Requests