A COOPERATIVE EFFORT

The Senior Internship Program is a cooperative e�ort among students, parents, sta� and community members to introduce students to the process involved in becoming a part of the world outside of school.

The Student:• Using all available resources, completes program requirements as outlined in the 2017 Timeline.• Initiates contact with the program coordinator and the faculty advisor as needed.• Assumes responsibility for understanding and adhering to the Program Guidelines (as outlined).

The Parent/Guardian:• Encourages the student in �nding a meaningful experience.• Helps student de�ne goals and signs student proposal and parent release form. (Phase II)• Oversees student attendance at their placement and completes an evaluation of student’s

experience.

The Program Coordinator (TESD Coordinator of Community & Volunteer Services, Jeanne Braun):• Meets with all seniors in orientation sessions and is available to students throughout the process.• Provides information on past successful internships including sponsor contact information and

student journals in the Student Services Center and the Media Center.• Consults with counselors and faculty advisors about individual students, as well as the

administration on the progress of the program.• Reads and reports on all evaluations (student, parent and sponsor) and student journals.

The Faculty Advisor (unique to each student; requested by the student):• Works with no more than ten students in designing goals for individual programs.• Maintains contact with the community sponsor and the student during the internship program.• Communicates with the student throughout the program to monitor experiences and the

student’s journal.• Completes an evaluation of the student’s experience at the conclusion of the program.

The Community Sponsor (person providing the internship):• Provides the student with a meaningful program of experiences o�ering a realistic perspective of

the area of interest.• Communicates with the faculty advisor and the coordinator as needed.• Completes background clearances as required by the PA Child Protective Services Law, for interns

under 18 years of age.• Provides feedback to student and completes an evaluation of the student’s experience.

The Advisory Committee (see the 2018 Committee listed on the back panel):• Communicates throughout the process to make decisions concerning student placement and

program policies.

SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2018 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Ms. Melissa Boltz, CounselorDr. Patrick Boyle, Administrator

Mrs. Jeanne Braun, Program CoordinatorMrs. Karen Copperthwaite, Faculty

Mrs. Jennifer Kratsa, CounselorMs. Jaclyn McGuckin, Faculty

Mr. Dan McDermott, CounselorMrs. Dawn Morgan, 2018 Class Chair

Mr. Michael Trainer, Faculty

TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dr. Amy Meisinger, Principal, Conestoga High School

Dr. Richard Gusick, Superintendent of Schools

Questions may be directed to:

Jeanne BraunCoordinator of Community

and Volunteer ServicesTredy�rin/Easttown School District(610) 240-1913 or braunj@tesd.net

The Tredy�rin/Easttown School District is an equal oppor-tunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title IV, Title IX and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities and facilities accessible to and usable by disabled persons, contact the Director of Personnel, T/E School District, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, PA, 19087, 610-240-1900

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWConestoga’s Senior Internship Program provides an opportunity for seniors in good standing to explore a potential career area during the month preceding their graduation. The student, with the help of a Faculty Advisor and a Community Sponsor in a business, profes-sional �eld or community service organization, designs a program of observation or hands on experience in an area of possible career interest.

The experience o�ers the student a chance to explore a chosen �eld and a valuable opportunity to decide whether it is a viable career option. In addition, the student gains insights into the responsibilities involved in the world outside of school.

In Phase I, students explore areas of interest. During this phase, they choose a Faculty Advisor and compose a letter of interest as they prepare to �nd a Community Sponsor.

In Phase II, the students contact potential Community Sponsors within their area of interest, and line up their internship. Parents and the Community Sponsor help the student develop personal goals and a plan for the internship.

PA CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTIt is now a Pennsylvania state requirement that a Community Sponsor working with a student under 18 years of age have background clearances as outlined in the Child Protective Services Law.

2017 TIMELINE

January 3 & 4 Introduction and Orientation to Senior Internship Program and Process. Seniors will attend orientation sessions during their free periods. Guidelines and a packet of materials for Phase I of the program will be distributed.

January 26 Phase I Materials Due. The required materials include: (1) an application indicating the area of interest including the

signature of the student, the parents and the Faculty Advisor; and (2) draft letters of interest to potential Community Sponsors. February 1 & 2 Phase II Orientation. Phase II materials will be distributed.

Interview skills and strategies for �nding Community Sponsors will be discussed during the sessions with students.

March 2018 Program Update Meetings. Seniors will meet as necessary with

the Coordinator to discuss status of requirements for completion of the process.

April 13 Phase II Materials Due. Materials include: (1) Detailed plan of proposed program; (2) Sponsor Agreement; (3) Notarized Parent Permission form; and (4) $2.00 Course Fee.

April 16 - 27 Final Approvals based on satisfactory completion of teacher and

school requirements. May 7 Senior Internship Program Begins

May 18 Mid-Point Journals Due June 1 Last Day of Senior Internship Program. Final Journals Due. June 5 Evaluations Due. Student and parent evaluations submitted

online or at commencement rehearsal.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES• Students should participate in the program

daily for seven hours.

• Parents may not sponsor their own students.

• Students should not be paid for the experience.

• Students are encouraged to explore an area of interest other than their present employment; continuation of their present employment in a di�erent area of the business or profession must be approved by the Advisory Committee.

• Students planning independent projects must be supervised by a credentialed adult throughout the experience and must submit proposal by April 1, 2018.

• Students will communicate regularly with their faculty advisors during the program and will submit a written record of their activities halfway through and at the conclusion of the program.

• Students must maintain satisfactory academic status in order to participate in the program. No course work may be submitted or accepted after the program begins.

Students represent Conestoga High School while participating in the Senior Internship Program. Throughout the process, all school rules are in e�ect. The Administration will evaluate each student’s participation and reserves the right to withdraw the Senior Internship Program privilege at any time during the process. Students who are withdrawn from the program will continue with their regular schedule of classes.

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