Registration Cards

1. Registration Cards Name on folder Last name, first name Email Areas of interest Current jobs

2. Role of the Coordinator MRS. JEANNE BRAUN Office Phone: (610) 240-1913 (from CHS, ext. 1913) CHS Phone: (610) 240-1145 Email: braunj@tesd.net “I can’t help you if I don’t know you need help!”

3. Role of Advisory Committee • Review proposals • Appropriateness of learning experience • Safety of students • Final decisions

4. Timeline January 4 & 5 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 27 Phase I Materials Due The required materials include: • an application indicating the area of interest including the signature of the student, the parents and the faculty advisor • draft letters of interest to potential community sponsors February 3-4 Phase II Orientation (Room 142) March Program Update Meetings Seniors will meet with the Coordinator to discuss status of requirements for completion of the process.

5. April 7 Collection of Phase II materials Begins Materials include: • detailed plan of proposed program • sponsor agreement • notarized parent permission form • $2.00 course fee • Extended Physical Education Form • Final Grade Report Form April 11-15Final Approvals based on satisfactory completion of teacher, class and school requirements. May 9Senior Internship Program Begins June 3 Last day of Senior Internship Program June 6 Journals, Evaluations Due Student journals, student and parent evaluations will be turned in when students arrive for Commencement Rehearsal.

6. Guidelines • Students should plan to participate in the program for an average of seven hours each day. • 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 different area of the business or profession must by approved by the Advisory Committee. • Students planning independent projects must be supervised by a • credentialed adult throughout the experience. • Students will communicate regularly with their faculty advisors during the program and will submit a written record of their activities at the conclusion of the program.

7. Guidelines, continued • Students must maintain satisfactory academic status in order to participate in the program. Faculty members may approve or deny the participation of any student at any time before the beginning of the program. No course work or assignments 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 will be in effect. The administration will evaluate each student's participation throughout the experience and reserves the right to withdraw the Senior Internship privilege at any time during the process. Students who are withdrawn from the program will continue in or return to their regular schedule of classes.

8. Phase I Requirements 1. Identifying the Area of Interest • Start narrowing focus: dream, chance to try something new • Resources available • Faculty advisor name and signature • Parent and student signatures

9. Phase 1 Requirements 2.A Letter of Application – draft

10. Your Street Address Your City, State and Zip Code Date (written out) Name of Person Title Company Name Street Address City, State , Zip Code Dear ______________: Opening paragraph: Briefly describe Senior Internship Program. Mention dates and that the internship is unpaid. State reason for letter. Middle paragraph: Describe your interest in career area. Describe your strengths in this area. Closing paragraph: Solicit response Request appointment to discuss possibilities. Include phone number and mention that you will call them in the next week to set up an appointment. Thank person for attention and interest Sincerely, Your name Program information enclosed

11. Introductory Paragraph Samples I am a senior art major at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, PA. One of the highlights of being a Conestoga senior is having the opportunity to participate in the internship program. Every year seniors are given time off from the regular school schedule to take an internship and enjoy the experience of having a job in the real world. The internship runs from May 9 to June 3 and is typically an unpaid position. I am sending this letter to your mural arts program with the goal of being taken on as an artist’s assistant. Please note that due to my commitment to my high school’s varsity lacrosse team, I will only be able to work until 2 p.m. The Senior Internship Program at Conestoga High School provides the opportunity for seniors to explore a possible career area during the month before graduation. This experience offers students a chance to explore a chosen field and allows them to decide if this is a desirable profession for them later in life. Being a senior, I’ve reviewed my high school experience, and I feel that graphic arts and advertising may be where I see myself after graduating from college. I think it would be a great hands-on learning experience if in some way I would be able to work with your company during this period.

12. Interest and Background Paragraph Samples I have interests in the career areas of most social science fields, most specifically political science, which I will be majoring in, as well as law, psychology and sociology. I also have interest in medicine, (specifically neurology and pharmacology), as well as journalism. Regarding my experience in the social sciences, I have taken 3 AP level courses in psychology, US history, European history and well as two college level courses at Villanova in philosophy and sociology. Combined with an intense interest in these areas I would be will suited to do any work involved with it. I have taken a course in physiology at Conestoga, and my interest in medicine has been evident ever since I was a child. Journalism, specifically regarding sports, is a very large interest for me, as being a sports writer has been a somewhat farfetched and impractical dream of mine for a few years. The interest of mine would be either physical therapy or nutrition. I have always wanted to enter into the medical field but I do not feel I would perform best where blood is present because I tend to become uneasy. But I have always had a passion for wanting to help people to become healthier. So by choosing either physical therapy or nutrition I can make others aware of being healthier by helping their bodies to be stronger. Not only will I be able to help others but also myself. With the knowledge I will receive in either of these two fields I will be able to learn how to take better care of my own body and live a healthier lifestyle.

13. Interest and Background Paragraphs, continued My interest in chemistry evolved last year when I took my first chemistry class. It amazed me how much information was locked between the blocks of the periodic table. I could know atom sizes, molar mass and ionization states just from looking at it. Currently, I am taking chemistry 2. I find the course very interesting. I am certain that being around professionals whose careers are similar to the one I wish to have in the future will be beneficial for me.

14. Closing Paragraph Samples I would appreciate it if you would get back to me regarding my interest. My phone number is ______________. I am available to meet with you at your convenience to discuss this program further. Thank you very much for your time in considering my request. I would like to talk with you about the possibility of interning with you during my internship. I am very busy, but you can try to reach me after 5 p.m. at ___________. Thank you very much for your time. If at all possible, I would like to meet with you to discuss the possibility of working at your studio from May 4 to May 29. I will call you in the next week to set up an appointment. My email address is ____________ and my phone number is _____________. I look forward to talking with you soon.

15. Resources • Blue Books: Student Services and Library • Journals in Student Services • Online research • Networking: parents, friends and their parents

16. Special Circumstances AP Exams Sports

17. Remember... Employers rank attitude and communications skills as the most important qualities in employees. They are “hiring attitude and teaching skills.” Returning alumni advise: • “You get out of it what you put into it!” • “Don’t slack off in your senior year!” I can’t help you if I don’t know you need help.”