Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do two separate internships at the same time, if the total time is acceptable?
Can I do two separate internships at the same time, if the total time is acceptable?
No, you can only participate in one internship.
No, you can only participate in one internship.
When do classes for seniors end if a student is going on Internship?
When do classes for seniors end if a student is going on Internship?
The last day of classes for seniors is Friday, May 10th, 2024
The last day of classes for seniors is Friday, May 10th, 2024
Internships officially begin on Monday, May 13th, 2024
Internships officially begin on Monday, May 13th, 2024
Can a student attend classes at MHS for a part of the day while on Internship?
Can a student attend classes at MHS for a part of the day while on Internship?
No, once the Internship begins, students will not be attending classes
No, once the Internship begins, students will not be attending classes
What if my child has an AP exam?
What if my child has an AP exam?
Your child will be excused from his/her Internship on the specific testing date.
Your child will be excused from his/her Internship on the specific testing date.
What is the Internship policy for attendance?
What is the Internship policy for attendance?
The Internship is to mimic the school day. Students are expected to be at their Internship Monday through Friday for 6 hours/day.
The Internship is to mimic the school day. Students are expected to be at their Internship Monday through Friday for 6 hours/day.
If a student cannot attend, he/she must call the Attendance Office at MHS at 220-3150 AND call their Internship Site Supervisor to notify them of the absence.
If a student cannot attend, he/she must call the Attendance Office at MHS at 220-3150 AND call their Internship Site Supervisor to notify them of the absence.
Specifically, if a student takes an approved internship and attends the internship for 30 hours per week has he/she fulfilled the attendance requirements for MHS?
Specifically, if a student takes an approved internship and attends the internship for 30 hours per week has he/she fulfilled the attendance requirements for MHS?
Yes
Yes
How are 4th quarter grades determined if the student is on an internship?
How are 4th quarter grades determined if the student is on an internship?
The 4th quarter starts on Monday, April 22, 2024, therefore students will be in class for 2+ weeks of the fourth quarter.
The 4th quarter starts on Monday, April 22, 2024, therefore students will be in class for 2+ weeks of the fourth quarter.
The only grades that appear on a students’ transcript are the final grade for the course (no quarter grades.)
The only grades that appear on a students’ transcript are the final grade for the course (no quarter grades.)
Grades for the fourth quarter are determined in a number of ways (final exams, projects, essays, class work etc.) always with the recognition that this quarter is shorter than any other quarter.
Grades for the fourth quarter are determined in a number of ways (final exams, projects, essays, class work etc.) always with the recognition that this quarter is shorter than any other quarter.
What is the policy for final exams?
What is the policy for final exams?
A teacher may opt to give a final, and if so, the exam will be given before the Internship start date.
A teacher may opt to give a final, and if so, the exam will be given before the Internship start date.
What if there is a concern about an internship site?
What if there is a concern about an internship site?
Students need to immediately contact Ms. Rothman, Ms. Barnard or Mr. Madin, the Senior Internship Coordinators. Safety and comfort level are our first concern with all interns.
Students need to immediately contact Ms. Rothman, Ms. Barnard or Mr. Madin, the Senior Internship Coordinators. Safety and comfort level are our first concern with all interns.
What if a student is not regularly attending his/her internship?
What if a student is not regularly attending his/her internship?
The Internship Coordinators will immediately be in touch with the student and parent and if necessary, the student will return to MHS.
The Internship Coordinators will immediately be in touch with the student and parent and if necessary, the student will return to MHS.
What if a site supervisor has a concern regarding behavior of a student?
What if a site supervisor has a concern regarding behavior of a student?
The site supervisor is expected to directly speak to the student in addition to informing the Internship Coordinators.
The site supervisor is expected to directly speak to the student in addition to informing the Internship Coordinators.
Site supervisors will be asked for weekly feedback on their interns.
Site supervisors will be asked for weekly feedback on their interns.
If needed, the student will be brought back to MHS for closer supervision.
If needed, the student will be brought back to MHS for closer supervision.