Internships

Requirements

What are the requirements for a Wheaton Internship?

A completed Internship Interest Application (CLOSED for 2026-2027), Ms. Gustin is located in room 1201 if you have questions about the application process. Application for 2027-2028 will open May 1st, 2027.
Review this Steps to an Internship Flyer for more information. If you are using the internship for a workplace you already work at, you would need to complete the paperwork below and return to Ms. Gustin prior to the deadline. Internships can be paid or unpaid and they should align with the student’s future career interests.
Please review the WBL Opportunities Page for more information about how to look for an Internship.

Some other considerations are listed below as you consider applying for an Internship.

Students must provide their own transportation.
Students must complete assignments in the online learning platform and assignments that are distributed via Canvas.
Students meet as a group at least twice per month for workshop seminar, students are provided with a calendar with all meeting dates, times and topics in advance to make necessary arrangements.
Students will turn in a timesheet, validated by a supervisor, with the hours they worked the timesheet period.
Students must work a minimum of 15 hours per week for a triple period internship, 10 hours per week for a double period and five hours per week for a single period. Students will receive ½ credit for each release period each semester. Students do not receive academic credit for travel periods.
If during the semester of internship, before students separate from an internship site, it MUST be discussed with Ms. Gustin before notifying the employer or host site. The expectation is that you will maintain an internship the entire time you are enrolled in the program. Leaving an internship site early (or securing one too late) will adversely affect your grade.
You are expected to leave the building after your last class.
Total Hours Required: minimum 75 hours/semester = 0.5 credit, 150 hours/semester = 1.0 credit, 225 hours/semester = 1.5 credit
If you do not meet the minimum required hours per semester, you will receive NO CREDIT for your internship

Because I don’t see you daily in a classroom, you will be expected to communicate with me if issues arise. We will be using your MCPS gmail account and Canvas as it will be a primary form of communication between us. You are responsible for checking your MCPS Gmail and Canvas accounts.

Disclaimer: Participation in extracurricular activities is difficult to do while participating in Internship. It takes a highly motivated student. Please make sure you will have the time to devote the minimum hourly requirement each week to your internship site in addition to other activities or obligations you may have.

Expectations

What is expected of you during your Internship?

At an internship you are not just representing yourself, rather you are representing Wheaton.

As a Knight we expect you to:

Display a positive and respectful attitude
Work with honesty and integrity
Represent the organization in a responsible manner
Perform their internship to a reasonable, acceptable standard
Maintain good attendance and be ON TIME
Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even when off duty
Follow set policies and procedures when dealing with problems or issues

Workshops

What is a Workshop and When are they held?

Along with the internship itself, the course requires attending workshops. These will be held either in person or asynchronously. These workshops are to help support your growth and development as an intern/employee. Workshop objectives will be posted on Canvas, to be completed and submitted either in person or through Canvas, and may count as a All Task or Participation assessment. A more detailed schedule will be shared with Internship participants during the first week of school.

Some Example Topics:

Semester 1

Goal Setting
Workplace Safety
Career Exploration and Resume Building
Interview Skills Practice and Mock Interviews
Workplace Skills, Overview of Soft Skills
Time Management and Communication Skills
Time, Pay and Budget Awareness

Semester 2

Workplace Etiquette, Cell Phone and Social Media Use
Professional Mental Health Awareness
Performance Reviews & Handling Criticism, Career and Internship Fair
Written Communication Etiquette and Techniques
Leaving a Job & Preparing for the Future
Exploring New Opportunities
Learning to Build Your Own Business

2026 Interns Honored

Three Wheaton High School Interns are being honored for their work during the 2025-2026 school year at the MCPS Apprenticeship and Internship Awards Ceremony being held on April 23rd, 2026. You can view their brief profiles below.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Wheaton High School had 175 registered interns with 103 interns being registered in an off campus internship. MCPS has also begun awarding Graduation Honor Cords for Interns that maintain an A or B and completing required hours during both semesters of their off campus internship.

Diego AlCOcER

Diego worked at Target in the Wheaton Mall for his internship. During which time he earned a $1/hr raise, leveled up in his work to be a trainer and was a fantastic asset to the store. Diego was awarded with the MCPS Internship Worksite Impact Award

Camila Tobon

Camila spent her internship working as a elementary teaching assistant at Arcola Elementary School. During her time she worked with staff and students in the classroom. Camila is planning on taking her certification test to begin the process of working in education. Camila was awarded with the MCPS Internship Professional Readiness Award

Amanda Pineda Mayorga

Amanda spent her internship working with the Community Liason at Weller Road Elementary. She worked with teachers and the community during events like food give aways and fundraisers. Amanda will be studying to become a nurse next year. Amanda was awarded with the MCPS Growth and Transformation Award.

Wheaton Interns Welcome Ms. DeGross from UMD

Wheaton Internship Students welcomed Ms. Kimberly Rice DeGross, Assistant Dean of the Office of Career Services at UMD's the Smith School of Business on November 13th. Ms. DeGross was able to share about strategies for work, interviewing, networking and how to utilize Career Services outside of High School. Students were treated to an engaging conversation and some great advice.

How Do I locate an Internship?

Internships can be a challenge to locate and apply. A lot of the work is up to you to do a deep dive online to find internship opportunties. Many of which have application periods well in advance of a start date. For example, summer 2027 internships are currently open and have deadlines for applicaitons prior to November 1st, 2026. So in order to find something for 2027-2028 you should start looking NOW! Some internship sponsors have been with Wheaton HS for awhile, but branching out in an area of your interest and asking parents, family members, friends and attending career fairs are your best bet. Once you complete the application for 2027-2028 you will receive access to our list and be able to use Navigator to search for open opportunities. Our application for 2027-2028 opens May 1st, 2027.

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