Malden High School
Senior Internship
Study Program
Handbook
2011 - 2012
Senior Internship Study Program
Malden High School
2011-2012
Dear seniors:
The Malden High School Senior Internship Program provides eligible seniors with the opportunity to
investigate a career, explore an interest, or to work on a self-designed project. Seniors may also be
allowed to work as a team with other members of the senior class. Eligible seniors will be granted
permission and time to leave Malden High School to work on their project and to collaborate with
professionals in their area of interest. Upon completion of the internship site work, seniors will be
required to write a four to five page paper on their experiences and outcomes. Seniors will also be
required to share this learning experience by creating a presentation and participating in the Senior
Internship Exhibition. The exhibition will be held on May 30, 2012 in the Finn Gym from 9:00 am to
12:00 p.m.
Any senior who successfully meets graduation requirements by the end of third quarter and who is in
good standing, will be eligible to participate in the internship program. Eligible seniors must submit a
PROPOSAL, which describes their internship and expected outcomes, by March 16, 2012. Seniors
must also seek a GUIDE, the outside professional or specialist, who will be working with them at the
internship site or assisting them with the project. Each intern will be assigned a MENTOR from the
staff at Malden High School who will monitor and evaluate his or her performance. Once a proposal
has been submitted along with the House Principal & Guidance Approval Form, which will verify
that the senior is academically and socially in good standing and has no outstanding obligations, it will
be reviewed by the Senior Internship Committee. If the proposal is approved by the committee, the
senior will receive written confirmation on the acceptance of his or her internship. If the senior fails to
make adequate progress, behaves inappropriately or violates the terms of the proposal, the committee
can revoke approval. If the internship is revoked at anytime, the senior will return to Malden High
School and continue to follow his or her program of study. The senior will also be required to makeup
all work assigned from the beginning of the internship.
Senior Internship Committee
Ms. Pat Laidley – Co-Coordinator, B424
Ms. Karen Razzino - Co-Coordinator, H305
Mr. Chris Bazzinotti – Tech Ed Auto, H002
Mr. Kilbride - Social Studies,BR460
Mrs. Klibansky - House Principal, C House Office
Mrs. Lessard - Guidance, D House Office
Ms. Nyman - English, J362
Advanced Placement Students
Students in Advanced Placement classes may participate in the Senior Internship Program, but are
required to attend their AP class until the AP exam date. The internship must be designed to
accommodate this requirement. AP students must perform a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Choral Art Society Performing Ensemble - Instrumental Performing Ensemble
Students in the Choral Art Society or Instrumental performance ensemble may participate in the Senior
Internship Program, but are required to attend these classes as scheduled by the instructor. The
internship must be designed to accommodate this requirement. These students must perform a
minimum of 15 hours per week.
Senior Not Participating in Internship Program
Any senior who is not eligible or chooses not to participate in the internship program will continue to
follow his or her program of studies at Malden High School.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
Sept 23
Senior class meeting
Introduce the Senior Internship Program to the senior class
February 8
Senior class meeting
Discuss procedures and forms necessary to participate in an
internship.
March 16
Final Day to submit
proposals and approval
forms
All proposals and approval forms are due
NO PROPOSALS ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!
 Proposal (p. 5)
 Guidance/House Principal Approval (p. 6)
 Parental/Student Consent and Release from Liability
(p.7)
March 30
CORI form submitted
Guide’s CORI form and requested information received at
Central Office. (p. 8 & p. 9)
MANDATORY
Mentor/internship meeting
All mentors and interns meet to discuss internship details
Attendance is mandatory for all interns
April 23
Internship check-out
Prior to leaving MHS for your internship you must get your
TEACHER APPROVAL FORM (p. 11) signed by all
your teachers and turned into a member of the Senior
Internship Committee.
April 24
Internship begins
First day seniors will begin the internship by reporting to
their assigned site or beginning to work on their project.
April 5
Meet with Mentor to discuss progress and to complete
Mentor’s Three Week Evaluation (p. 12) by the end of
this week.
Submit Project/Work Logs for weeks 1 & 2 (p.16 & 17)
Senior should confirm with his or her guide that they have
completed and mailed the Guide Site Evaluation (p. 13) to
Malden High School.
May 7 – May 11
Mid-term reports due
May 25
Guide site evaluation
completed and mailed
May 25
Internship site work ends
Last day seniors will report to their internship site.
May 25
Written paper due
4-5 page word processed paper passed in to mentor for
evaluation. (see criteria p.10)
May 30
Senior Internship
Exhibition
Report to the Finn Gym @ 9:00 with completed
presentation and to share learning experiences with MHS
students and the Malden Community. Presentations will be
evaluated by the mentor. (see criteria p.10)
May 30
Mentors’ paperwork due
Mentors will submit all interns’ assignments and
evaluations to the Senior Internship Committee.
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Program Descriptors
Project:
It is a plan designed by the student to investigate a career, explore an interest, invent a project of his or her own design
or to extend an existing school project. It involves an internship in which the student works with a supervising adult,
referred to as the guide. A staff member from MHS will be assigned to each student and referred to as the mentor. It
is an opportunity for seniors to follow their passions and to exhibit their creativity. It is NOT a JOB and should not be
viewed as such. There is no monetary compensation.
Proposal:
This is the plan of action in which the project is described and the guidelines established. It is the role of the intern to
contact the guide prior to submitting his or her proposal. The guide can provide insight and support with the design of
the project. The proposal must be submitted no later than March 16, 2012. See proposal form for more information
Guide:
This is the specialist in the field of interest, who will work closely with the intern. He or she will share his or her
expertise and knowledge and direct the learning experience. The Guide must sign a release form granting permission
for a CORI to be conducted prior to working with the senior intern. The Guide may also require the intern to sign a
CORI and/or release from liability form. If the intern is unable to meet with the guide as scheduled, the intern
must contact the guide.
Mentor:
A staff member at Malden High School who monitors the intern’s progress and evaluates the entire project. The
intern will be responsible to communicate with his or her mentor either through meetings, emails, phone calls and to
report his or her progress and any difficulties encountered.
Time Frame:
The internship will be conducted over a five week period in which the intern is expected to work a minimum of thirty
hours per week. It will begin on April 24, 2012 and end on May 25, 2012. An exhibit will be held on May 30, 2012
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Finn Gym.
Approval & Permission Forms:
There are several approval and permission forms which need to be completed prior to the start of the internship. It is
the responsibility of the intern to obtain these signatures. No internship will begin without the appropriate signatures.
Work Logs
This is a written record of your daily experiences during the internship. The senior is to complete a work log for each
week of the internship. Five work logs are to be passed in with the written paper to the mentor.
Good Standing Criteria
A senior is deemed in good standing if he or she has abided by the rules and regulations established in the
Student/Parent Guide, particularly in regards to attendance and conduct during the senior year. This determination
will be made by the student’s house principal. The senior must also have completed and successfully passed all the
coursework required to satisfy his or her graduation requirements prior to beginning of his or her internship.
Grading
Seniors on internship who are not taking Advanced Placement or Performing Arts courses will be exempt from end of
year final exams. Their final course grade will be calculated using grades from quarters 1, 2, 3 and the midterm exam.
Seniors on internship who are taking Advanced Placement and Performing Arts courses will be exempt from end of
year final exams. Their AP and PA courses will be graded for 4th quarter. Their final course grade will be calculated
using grades from quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, and the midterm exam.
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Proposal Contract
Intern Site/Project
Please Print Clearly
Student Name
Student Address
Student Home Phone
HR
Student Cell Phone
Guide Name
Business Name
Business Address
Business Phone
Guide email/cell phone
Are you taking Advanced Placement or Performing Arts Courses
Schedule of Internship
Location
Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
YES
NO
AP or PA Students ONLY
AP or PA Course
Teacher
Attach this proposal to a word-processed description of your internship, describing the work you will be doing
with your guide, where you will be interning, and the expected project or outcomes. You may also include
reasons for selecting this internship.
YOUR PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION or
IF IT IS HAND WRITTEN.
Your proposal must be completed and handed in on March 16, 2012
No Proposals will be accepted after this date!
I have read and agree to abide by the Senior Internship handbook
Student Signature
Approval Signatures
I have read the above and I approve of this Senior Internship Project. It is understood that, if sufficient
progress is not made, or if inappropriate behavior is displayed, this approval may be withdrawn. If the approval
is withdrawn, the senior will return to Malden High School and continue to follow his or her program of study.
He or she will also be required to makeup all work assigned from the beginning of the internship.
I give my permission for my child to be publicly photographed/quoted in the newspaper or other media.
Parent/Guardian
Date
Signature
Guide:
Date
Signature
Mentor:
Date
Signature
Submitted proposals will be reviewed by the Senior Internship Committee
Approved
Denied
Internship Committee Member Signature
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Guidance Approval Form
Student’s Name:
Homeroom:
Mentor’s Name:
Guide’s Name:
Based on academic progress at this time, the above student is expected to
successfully meet all graduation requirements by the end of third quarter.
Please check appropriate box:
Approval
granted
Approval subject to
review of 3rd Qtr grades
Guidance Counselor:
Date:
Signature
House Principal Approval Form
Student’s Name:
Homeroom:
Mentor’s Name:
Guide’s Name:
Based on academics and social behavior at this time, the above student is in good
standing and eligible to participate in the Senior Internship Study Program.
Please check appropriate box:
Approval
granted
Approval subject to
review of 3rd Qtr
grades and/or behavior
House Principal:
Date:
Signature
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Senior Internship Study Program
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Senior Intern -- Please give pages 8 and 9 to your guide.
Dear Guide,
The Malden Public Schools must conduct a criminal record check in order for the senior to
intern with you. The senior intern will be giving you a CORI form to complete.
Please DO NOT give the completed form to the senior intern. The completed CORI form and
a COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE are to be mailed to the following address by
March 30, 2012:
Office of the Superintendent
Malden Public Schools
Attn: Marie Lucey
200 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Thank you for your cooperation with this request. If you should have any further questions,
please contact me.
Karen Razzino
Karen Razzino
Senior Internship Coordinator
781-397-7223 X 1305
krazzino@malden.mec.edu
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE GUIDE AND MAILED BY MARCH 30, 2012
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Your paper must be a 4-5 page word-processed (not hand-written) document containing the
following details:
1.
A description of your internship and the steps taken to complete your project or tasks
performed at intern site.
2.
A description of the reasons why you chose this project or intern site.
3.
A description of any difficulties encountered during the course of your project or at the intern
site and how you solved them.
4.
Describe the final results of your project or what you have learned from the experience.
6.
Margins – 1 inch, Font Style – Times New Roman, Font Size = 12, Spacing - double
Presentation Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
Presentations are assessed by your mentor during the Senior Internship Exhibition.
All interns must be in attendance from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and must remain at his or her
project table.
A tri-fold poster containing internship information will be created by every intern and displayed
with any projects produced and/or materials used.
Presentation may be in a variety of forms:
A.
a videotape-step-by-step process of what was learned.
B.
a musical selection – you must provide the written music, the tape or CD player,
and a tape or CD of your own.
C.
a formal “thesis defense” – you will come to a conclusion about an experiment,
observation or project and you must defend your findings.
D.
a three-dimensional piece that represents four to five weeks of time, effort and
knowledge.
E.
other physical or written representations of your internship experience including a
portfolio of your work.
Each intern represents Malden High School. It is required that you exhibit responsible, respectful and
appropriate personal behavior. You are to work cooperatively and respectfully with all individuals you
encounter during your internship. Inappropriate behavior may result in the termination of your
internship.
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Senior Teacher’s Approval Form
Student’s Name:
Homeroom:
In order to be released on internship you must obtain your teachers’ signatures for ALL your classes
indicating that you have:
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completed all homework assignments
completed all class assignments
completed all quizzes and tests
successfully passed the class for the year.
returned all materials and books
completed all course requirements
1. SIGN your name if the student has met all the above requirements for your class, has no
outstanding obligations and has PASSED your class for the year or semester.
2. DO NOT SIGN if the student needs to complete work or owes materials.
3. DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME IF THE STUDENT IS FAILING YOUR CLASS FOR THE YEAR!
Please write: “SENIOR FAILING CLASS”
Period
Subject
Sign Your Name OR
Leave Column BLANK OR
Write “SENIOR FAILING CLASS”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Exhibited
Good
Effort?
Yes/NO
Mentor’s Three-Week Evaluation
Conducted and completed
during the week beginning May 7 and ending on May 11, 2012
Student’s Name:
Mentor’s Name:
Project Title:
Evaluation Date
Please complete the following questions
During the past 3 weeks, did the intern complete the mandatory 30 hours per
week? If no, please explain.
Hours
What progress has the intern accomplished on his or her project?
Project
Accomplishments
Project
Obstacles
What problems or obstacles has the intern encountered? Explain whether or not
they were resolved.
Conduct
Is the intern working cooperatively and respectfully with all individuals with
whom he or she has associated?
Signatures
Student’s
Mentor’s
If there are any unreasonable problems or delays with the interns project, please inform Mrs. Razzino.
Staff member (mentor) submits to Ms. Razzino by May 30, 2012.
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Guide Site Evaluation
Student Name:
Date:
Dear Guide:
We, at Malden High School, sincerely thank you for your time spent with our senior and for sharing
your expertise with him or her. With your support and participation, the Senior Internship Program
provides the student with meaningful experiences to real life career opportunities. We value your
opinion of the student during his or her tenure with you. We would appreciate if you would evaluate
the intern on the criteria listed below by checking the box which best applies.
Needs
Improvement
Satisfactory
Exceptional
Comments
Dependability
Responsibility
Independence
Attendance
Conduct
General
Performance
Comments: Please provide any other comments in regards to the intern or this program. Your input is
important to us.
Guide’s Signature
Company Name (if applicable)
Address
Telephone/e-mail
Please complete and mail by May 25
Senior Internship Program
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
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Evaluation Criteria
The senior’s internship performance will be evaluated based upon three components:
The Paper
The Presentation
Conduct
The mentor will be responsible for the evaluation of his or her student.
The mentor will use the following grading criteria for each component of the project to be evaluated.
Paper
Pas, Fai or A
45 %
Presentation
Pas, Fai or A
45 %
Conduct
Pas, Fai or A
10 %
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Pas - student met all expectations
Fai - student did not meet expectations
A - student exceeded all expectations
The Mentor will:
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Evaluate his or her intern’s 4-5 page written paper following the criteria on page 10 of
the handbook
Evaluate his or her intern’s final presentation, on May 30, 2012 at the internship
exhibition, following criteria on page 10 of the handbook.
Complete the final evaluation form on page 15 of the handbook for his or her intern.
Collect all evaluation materials and forms below and place in intern’s folder to be
passed into Mrs. Razzino later than May 30, 2012.
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Mentor’s Three-Week Evaluation
Final Evaluation
4-5 page written word processed paper
Project work logs (5 pages)
Any materials your intern would like to submit from his or her
presentation (not mandatory)
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Senior Internship Study Program
Final Evaluation Form
Student’s Name:
Homeroom:
Mentor’s Name:
Mentor’s Signature
Pass/Fail
1.
Paper
2.
Project Presentation
3.
Conduct
Final Grade
Please submit all final grades and intern’s folder to Ms. Razzino no later than May
30, 2012.
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Describe your day-to-day activities while on your internship. Be sure to include not only your daily
tasks, but any significant learning experiences or challenges you may encounter. Describe the people
you interact with and what they taught you. You may also include your thoughts or feelings on what
you like or dislike about your day.
Keeping a log will make the task of writing your project paper easier!
For the week beginning: APRIL 24, 2012
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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Describe your day-to-day activities while on your internship. Be sure to include not only your daily
tasks, but any significant learning experiences or challenges you may encounter. Describe the people
you interact with and what they taught you. You may also include your thoughts or feelings on what
you like or dislike about your day.
Keeping a log will make the task of writing your project paper easier!
For the week beginning: APRIL 30, 2012
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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Describe your day-to-day activities while on your internship. Be sure to include not only your daily
tasks, but any significant learning experiences or challenges you may encounter. Describe the people
you interact with and what they taught you. You may also include your thoughts or feelings on what
you like or dislike about your day.
Keeping a log will make the task of writing your project paper easier!
For the week beginning: May 7 , 2012
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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Describe your day-to-day activities while on your internship. Be sure to include not only your daily
tasks, but any significant learning experiences or challenges you may encounter. Describe the people
you interact with and what they taught you. You may also include your thoughts or feelings on what
you like or dislike about your day.
Keeping a log will make the task of writing your project paper easier!
For the week beginning: May 14, 2012
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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Describe your day-to-day activities while on your internship. Be sure to include not only your daily
tasks, but any significant learning experiences or challenges you may encounter. Describe the people
you interact with and what they taught you. You may also include your thoughts or feelings on what
you like or dislike about your day.
Keeping a log will make the task of writing your project paper easier!
For the week beginning: May 21, 2012
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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