This program is available to seniors who are looking for real-world work experience during their senior year. The internship program integrates students' academic and work-based learning experiences. Extended and focused work-based learning opportunities expose students to workplace realities and expectations while developing pre-employment skills, career awareness, and personal growth.
Length of Program
Full year with internship at the same location throughout.
Requirements
Complete 15 hours weekly at a career-focused job site, meet quarterly with the Career Education Director, stay on track for graduation, and enroll in a minimum of 4 credits including English and Economics.
Credit
Successful completion of each semester results in 1 Career Education Program credit, in addition to regular class credits.
Application
Students apply prior to junior year so senior internship placements are ready by the beginning of 12th grade.
Typical Credit Progression
9th Grade
- Fresh. Elective/Orientation/PE - 1
- US History I - .5
- English 9 - 1
- Com. Lit. - .5
- Math - 1
- Electives - 2
Total Credits: 6
10th Grade
- English 10 - 1
- Math - 1
- Science - 1
- Global Studies - .5
- Health/PE - 1
- Electives - 1.5
Total Credits: 6
11th Grade
- English 11 - 1
- Science - 1
- Math - 1
- US History II & III - 1
- Elective - 2
Total Credits: 6
12th Grade
- English 12 - 1
- Economics - .5
- Career Ed. Program - 1
- Electives - 1.5
- Senior Portfolio - 1
Total Credits: 4
Daily Schedule
Students attend scheduled classes and complete 15 required weekly internship hours outside those classes.
Individual Meetings
Students meet quarterly with the Career Internship Director to review progress and performance.
- Discuss employee evaluation
- Review self-evaluation assessment
- Discuss and review completed work journal/work log