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Internship

Requirements for Application to an Internship
The following must be completed in order to be considered for an internship

Complete application process for internship according to school. The following will be considered by the coordinator:

• grade level
  
• attendance
  
• grade point average
  
• success on functional tests
  
• service learning hours
  
• supporting courses
  
• teacher recommendations
  
• assessment of student interest/motivation
  
• Complete and sign "Internship Application."
  
• Provide proof of health insurance.
  
• Discuss commitment to internship success
  (i.e., work schedule, business ethics, daily routine, etc.).
• Submit written documentation of internship goals.
  
• Complete and sign "Student/Parent/School Agreement."
  
• Complete and sign "Work Permit."
  
• Complete and sign "Internship Agreement."
  
• Verify transportation arrangements with Coordinator.
  
• Establish internship schedule with Coordinator.
  
• Complete any other requirements as specific to the program.

Requirements During the Internship
All students in the internship course will keep a journal, attend regularly scheduled seminars at school, and produce a project report. These three elements help the students demonstrate the application of their learning in a meaningful way. They foster productive habits of the mind and help students take control of their learning.

Journal
The journal will provide a daily written record of internship activities. Students should keep their journals in an organized and professional manner. The journal should be self-explanatory should it be read by someone not familiar with the internship placement. Periodically, the students will record reflections in their journals, as directed by the coordinator, to promote self-assessment. The journals will be reviewed by the mentor and coordinator as part of the student's assessment for the course.

Seminar
The seminar will provide a forum for the sharing and discussion of issues and concerns students face at their internship sites. Initially, the seminars will be structured and led by the coordinator. As the course progresses, students will be responsible for these tasks. Topics, such as adjusting to a new culture, bringing concerns to your mentor, and balancing the demands of school and work may be discussed. Content presentations are also appropriate. Participation in the seminars will be used as part of the student's assessment for the course.

Project
All students will work with their mentor and coordinator to identify an appropriate project during the internship experience. This project should offer the student the opportunity to synthesize components of the internship into a meaningful activity. The project report will provide evidence of the student's attainment of the course indicators. Often this report takes the form of a traditional research investigation, but the opportunity and encouragement should exist that supports alternative products. These might include a portfolio, a performance, artwork, a collection, a video, a literary piece, or dramatization. The student should work closely with the coordinator to plan and produce an appropriate project report that addresses the indicators of the internship course and capsulizes the student's strengths. The presentation of reports may be included in the seminar requirements. Evaluation of the report will be used as part of the student's assessment for the course.