http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/320784/Should-a-student-enrolled-in-IB-classes-get-a-regular-part-time-job-while-school-is-in-progress IB classes are like Honors or AP classes. There is a lot of homework and some of the essays and assignments will take like 3 or more hours ocomplete efficiently. My mom doesn't think that I should get a job during school but I really want to so that I can earn my own money to pay for my own cell phone and other expenses. (Help me think of something to convince her!) Please? (: GreatSchools en-us TeacherParent A part-time job offers its own kind of learning and that can be very valuable learning - real-world learning. Where I grew up, most kids got after school jobs in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/320784/Should-a-student-enrolled-in-IB-classes-get-a-regular-part-time-job-while-school-is-in-progress?cpage=1#comment_327370 5100.327370 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:52:12 -0800 MagnetMom You've gotten some great advice so far, and if you're going for a trifecta, point out to her that colleges and scholarships actually expect you to do more than just ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/320784/Should-a-student-enrolled-in-IB-classes-get-a-regular-part-time-job-while-school-is-in-progress?cpage=1#comment_320947 5100.320947 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:52:18 -0800 tjlove Your mom is looking out for your best interests, which is what she is supposed to do. But I think it's great that you want to start taking care of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/320784/Should-a-student-enrolled-in-IB-classes-get-a-regular-part-time-job-while-school-is-in-progress?cpage=1#comment_320930 5100.320930 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:39:38 -0800 healthy11 I don't know what grade you're in, but in my state, teens have to be at least 16 years old to get a job, unless they're working in a family ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/320784/Should-a-student-enrolled-in-IB-classes-get-a-regular-part-time-job-while-school-is-in-progress?cpage=1#comment_320909 5100.320909 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:16:21 -0800