The Wilmington High School Senior Internship Program will allow eligible seniors to participate in active 21st Century learning. Students will focus on strengthening skills essential for success in today's world: critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. They will learn to apply practical knowledge outside of the traditional classroom setting while gaining real world experience. Students will also learn to blend their skills, content knowledge and expertise with support from their advisor in hopes to master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.
Senior Internships will take place during part of the fourth quarter of senior year. Placements may be in a wide variety of experiences including: business, social services, health agencies, government, science, education, entertainment and service industries. Students may contract their own internship to be approved by high school administration.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY:
- Sufficient credits/courses to receive a diploma in June.
- An overall 75 average or better, no discipline issues, and less than 15 absences to date in the school year.
- Teacher's approval via the Senior Internship Teacher/Administrator Form. No outstanding obligations may exist. (i.e. text books owed)
- Completion of Community Service requirements
- The student has met the required competency determination in Mathematics, ELA, and STE MCAS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING:
- Completing the Senior Internship Application Form, including the Internship Proposal
- Receiving approval from parent, guidance counselor, and internship provider
EXPECTATIONS OF INTERN:
- *A minimum of 30 hours per week on the internship.
- Record of daily work
- Weekly check-ins with internship advisor
- Prepare a presentation for internship advisor
- Prepare a presentation for the Senior Internship Exhibition
* Students taking AP classes must continue to attend their AP classes until the AP exam. These students may propose a reduced internship schedule. (5 hours per AP course per week)
GRADING
- The fourth quarter course “Senior Internship” will be added to each participant's schedule/transcript. This course will be assigned Pass/Fail; these credits will not calculate toward the GPA.
- The Pass/Fail grade will be based on student attendance, mid-quarter review, site evaluation, project presentation, weekly reflections, and final paper.
- The final course grade for each course will be calculated using grades from the four quarter grades and the mid-year exam.
- Prepare a presentation for internship advisor
- Prepare a presentation for the Senior Internship Exhibition