Take Your Kid to Work Day
9th Grade Student Guidelines
Event Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Deadline to Return Forms: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Dear Students and Families,

We are excited to offer our 9th-grade students the opportunity to participate in Take Your Kid to Work Day. This event allows students to explore different careers and gain insight into the workplace environment.

Participation Requirements

To have your absence excused, you must:

• Attend work with a parent, guardian, or an approved adult mentor.
  
  

• Have the official school permission form signed by a parent/guardian. Forms can be found in the front office
  
  

• Return the signed form to the school by Thursday, May 1, 2025.
  
  

Extra Credit Opportunity

Students who choose to participate can earn extra credit by submitting a one-page essay describing their experience.

Essay Guidelines:

• Length: 1 page (typed or neatly handwritten)
  
  

• Content should include:
  
  

  • Where you went and who you shadowed.
    
    

  • What the company or workplace does.
    
    

  • What you observed or participated in.
    
    

  • What you learned about the job or work environment.
    
    

  • Any surprises or new career interests you discovered

Submission Information:

• Due Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  
  

• Submit to: your AP office
  
  

• Format: Typed (12 pt, double-spaced) or neatly written in ink.
  

Not Participating?