Internships

Requirements

What are the requirements for a Wheaton Internship?

A completed application (opens May 1st, 2026), Ms. Gustin is located in room 1201 if you have questions about the application process. 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. To express an interest now and be placed on the summer mailing list, please complete the Interest Form (Sign Up for 2026-2027 will open May 1st, 2026). 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 will turn in a timesheet, validated by a supervisor, with the hours they worked the timesheet period.
Students must work a minimum of 12-15 hours per week for a triple period internship, 8-10 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.
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

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.

Topics:

Semester 1

September - Workplace Safety
October - Career Exploration and Resume Building
November - Internship Fair for Semester Two Interns, Applications and Interviewing
December - Workplace Skills, Focus on Soft Skills and Teamwork
January - Getting Along with Coworkers and Customer Service

Semester 2

February - Workplace Etiquette, Cell Phone and Social Media Use
March - Performance Reviews & Handling Criticism, Career and Internship Fair March 11th
April - Leaving a Job & Preparing for the Future
May - Exploring New Opportunities

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.

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Athletic Department

As an Athletic Training Intern, you will observe what the Head Athletic Trainer of Wheaton High School does from injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare administration. You will assist with daily tasks while learning about the profession and seeing if it is a career for you. These tasks include assisting with first aide, preparing water for hydration stations, assisting with sport rehabilitation protocols, learning taping skills, helping manage inventory, and assisting in pre-game preparations all while getting a sideline seat to Wheaton games.

Expectations:

Be willing to engage in hard work.

Be able to work well with others in a wide variety of work settings (sports).

Be comfortable under pressure and around emergencies.

Be enthusiastic, show interest in Sports Medicine, and have an overall positive attitude. Questions are always welcomed, and this can be a great learning opportunity based on your involvement.

Be neat and clean in personal appearance (hair, makeup, clothing, hygiene, etc.).

Be able to establish and maintain a good relationship with all athletes, coaches, and other staff members.

Understand HIPPA and the privacy of athlete patient confidentiality.

Show respect at all times, and follow the instructions of the Licensed Athletic Trainer.

Be in good academic standing as academics are first.

Student Interns that are maintaining jobs, or involved with other school and/or community activities will be accepted. A schedule will be worked out on an individual basis. However, a limit will be set as to the number of games and practices that can be missed.

Weekly Schedule -

Be willing and able to work after school hours on any day of the week to cover games and treatments. This includes evenings, school holidays, and or weekends. All student athletic training interns will be required to work at least minimum 3 days out of the week.

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