1. careers
2. career planning

WELCOME SENIORS
2016
Senior Exit Project
Overview
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SEP allows seniors to involve themselves in a career of their interest with
the guidance of a mentor.
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It is a graduation requirement for seniors.
Components with due dates:
Research Paper Due – November 19, 2015
Internship Hours Due – April 7, 2016
Portfolio Due – April 7, 2016
Senior Project Presentations – May 5, 2016
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS...
How do I get an Internship?
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That is up to you!
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We can guide you and give your recommendations on internships, but
ultimately it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get an internship that best fits
you.
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The best way is to go and introduce yourself to the person. Face-to-face
contact is the BEST way to get ahold of someone.
What do I need to know about the
internship?
Students are required to find their own internship. The internship is split into
three parts:
● Career Centered Internship: 60 hours
● Volunteer hours: 40 hours
● Workshop hours: 20
All students are required to complete a mandatory 120 hours for 1 credit.
Career Centered Internship
60-120 hour requirement
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Students will be expected to complete 60 hours within a field of interest. Students
will act as if they are employees of the company and be expected to participate in
hands-on activities to get the full experience of how the company runs.
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Students are REQUIRED to have a mentor for this experience.
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The mentor selected cannot be of relation to the student NOR can it be a teacher on
the Andrada Campus.
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Students cannot be paid for the internship selected.
Volunteer Hours
40 hour option
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Community service can consist of anything from:
Helping out at a homeless shelter
Cleaning up a local park
Working with Ben’s Bells
Throwing a local Blood Drive
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Students will need to get these hours approved by Mr. Still or Ms. Schweitzer.
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Although one, specific mentor is not expected, students are REQUIRED to have a
signature for each hour of completion.
Workshop Hours
20 hour option
Workshops can consists of:
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Andrada guest speakers
Off campus training/guest speaker events
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Although one, specific mentor is not expected, it is required for students to have a
signature for each hour completed.
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Students are expected to put brochures, activities, pictures, etc. in their portfolio
from the workshops attended. In essence, there should be proof of completion of
such workshop.
What is the role of my main
mentor?
A. As a mentor you will be providing an opportunity for students to fully engage in a worklike experience. Although you do not need to be with your intern at all times, it is expected
that you provide them with direction on what they will be doing.
B. Mentors will be responsible for signing off on the student’s hours. Interns are expected
to keep track of their own hours, but will require a signature to show proof of hour
completion. Mentors should expect a phone call to confirm signatures.
C. Mentors will be expected to write a recommendation for the student (if the student is
deserving of such). This recommendation will go in their portfolio to be viewed by staff
and community members.
What do I do when in my
internship?
Other than work your hardest and engage in every opportunity your mentor
offers you, you will also be writing a journal!
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Journaling will take place throughout the internship.
JOURNALS ARE TO BE TYPED. They will be printed and placed in your portfolio
The journal will consist of the experience from the student's perspective.
Students should update journals a minimum of 15 times, with substantial, interesting
submission of no less than 12 sentences about their internship experience as well
as their hours worked.
How do I know when I am done?
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Every student will track their hours with a TIMESHEET
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There is a log sheet in the SEP handbook that students will use to track
their hours.
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It is important to understand that it is the STUDENT’S responsibility to
keep track of their own hours.
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Students must have their mentor sign the sheet.
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Mentors will be called to confirm signatures.
Do I have to get my timesheets
signed every week?
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That is to be decided with you and your mentor!
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BUT you should not turn in your sign in sheet with only the total and a
signature. There needs to be updates.
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Mr. Still and Ms. Schweitzer will be checking your time sheets regularly to
make sure you are on task to complete SEP.
So, once I find my internship, do I
just start?
BIG FAT NO!
You need to write a proposal that will be approved by Mr.
Still or Ms. Schweitzer. No one else can approve your
internship proposal!
How do I create the project
proposal?
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All internships MUST be approved by Mr. Still or Ms. Schweitzer. Any
internship not approved will not be counted toward internship hours.
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Students must write a project proposal in the form of a one-page business letter to their SEP
teacher. The letter should address the following:
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How the internship is a significant learning experience
How the internship will meet the required 120 mandatory hours
How the internship involves active participation and not simple shadowing
How the internship is supported by a mentor that is not directly related to the
student
E. How the internship is student driven
F. How the internship will be completed
G. How the internship will benefit the student
E. Contact for your mentor (email/phone number)
What if I want to split up my hours
differently?
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This will be something you will have to get approved with Mr. Still or Ms.
Schweitzer when completing your proposal.
Can I rely on Andrada workshops to fulfill
my 20 hours?
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No. We will provide you with as many opportunities that we can, but it is
not a guaranteed 20! You will need to explore around the community and
find workshops you’re interested in!
Are Mr. Still and Ms. Schweitzer the only
ones who have to approve?
NO!!!
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Parents too need to complete a sheet in the SEP Handbook which
acknowledges that they are aware of their child’s internship.
Ensure that you are aware of expenses, or other special needs the project may require. Consult with your son/daughter if
you have any concerns. The senior project is mandatory but your son/daughter may choose the project. In the space
provided below please outline your son/daughter's project so that we can ensure that all parties involved understand the
commitment that _______________________ is undertaking.
Explanation: (Please use the back of the paper if more room is needed)
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What about the research paper?
● A majority of the paper will be done
in Senior English classes UNLESS
you have signed up for AP Language
and Composition, or GCU English
classes.
What does the research paper look
like?
● Your topic MUST address a critical issue related to your
internship, but not the job itself!
● 10-12 page paper
● MLA Format
DUE NOVEMBER 19th
What about the presentation?
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The presentation is a reflection on what you have committed to throughout
the year. It should reflect on some of the following:
○ Experience
○ Challenges
○ What you learned
○ Pictures from your experience
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Again, you will be working in Senior English Classes to complete the
presentation
What if I can’t take pictures?
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GET CREATIVE!!!
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Some mentors will not allow for pictures of patients or patient rooms, etc. If
this is the case for your internship, ask what would be okay to take pictures
of! Think about the building, or the employees. Are there any brochures?
Pictures online?
When do I do my portfolio?
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The portfolio will be a collaboration of everything you’ve done throughout
the years!
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It will be given to the judges on presentation day.
Any questions????
Thank you for your time!!!!