Working Papers
The Counseling Office issues working papers for students aged 14 and older who are interested in pursuing local employment. New York State law requires students to obtain these cards in order to be employed.
Students who are aged 14 and 15: are required to obtain the blue working card.
Students who are aged 16 and 17: are required to obtain the green working card (students must get this new colored card if they had been previously issued the blue card).
In order to be issued a working card, students must obtain the application form from the Counseling Office. The student must complete section 1 of the form and have a parent signature. Families need to make sure our school nurse has a copy of a physician's physical completed within the last twelve months on file. Otherwise, a signed physical must be returned with your application. When the application form is complete, return it to the Counseling Office. Once the office verifies that a physical is on file, your working card will be completed. The student needs to sign in the presence of a school official. This card must then be submitted to your employer, who will keep it on file. If you change jobs, be sure to get the card back so that you may bring it to your new employer.