NCHS Senior Internship Program Overview

Program Details:

• Internship Period: May 19 – June  9, 2026
  (End date may be extended due to snow days.)

• Hours: Approximately 5 days a week for 5 hours per day

• Compensation: Unpaid

• Location: Must be within a 30-mile radius of New Canaan 

• Eligibility to Participate in Sports/Extracurriculars: Yes, internships occur during school hours

• Mandatory Meetings: December 3 (During Building Blocks), March 17, 2025 &  May 18, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Application Requirements:

   • Submit the SIP Application via SchooLinks 

   • Applications will be available on Wednesday, December 3rd,  2025

1. • Deadline to apply: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Note: If the application is not submitted by the deadline, you will not participate in SIP and you will remain in your classes from May 18-June 9, 2026.

2. Academic and Graduation Requirements:

   • Must be passing all courses with good attendance.

   • Must meet all graduation requirements (academic and otherwise). 

Internship Selection Options:

When applying for the NCHS Senior Internship Program, students must complete one of the following two application types:

1. Placed by the School Option

You choose from internships provided by the school. 

Requirements:

• • Internship Selection: You will review a list of available internships and select 15 sites that interest you, ranking them 1-15.

  • The school will place you at one of your 15 choices.

  • Internships cannot be with a family member as your supervisor or places where you currently work.

2. Self-Design Option

You create and arrange your own internship with a specific organization or company.

Requirements:

• • Sponsor Confirmation: Before submitting your SIP application, you must confirm with your sponsor (internship supervisor) that they will host you.

  • Sponsor Details: Ensure that your sponsor has reviewed the Self-Design Factsheet and provide the following information when submitting your application:

    • Sponsor’s name, job title, company, email, and phone number, and detailed description of your role.

Approval Required:

• All self-designed internships are subject to SIP Committee approval.

Restrictions:

• • No Family or Current Employers: Internships cannot be with a family member as your supervisor or at places where you currently work.

  • Existing Program Sites: You cannot self-design an internship at a site that is already part of the NCHS program.

    • To verify if a site is part of the program, please check your student email (sent on 12/3)  and click on the school-provided internships link. 

  • Location: In- person internships must be within a 30 Mile-Radius of New Canaan.

  • Supervisor Requirements: The supervisor must be at least 21 years old.

Program Requirements:

1. Meetings & Attendance:

   • Mandatory meetings must be attended (December 3, March 17 and May 18).

   • Good attendance is required during the internship (no vacations, college visits, or elective surgeries).

   • Submit a signed Intern/Parent Contract (Sent out in March)

2. Journal and Time log Submissions:

   • Respond to journal questions.

   • Submit your weekly time log which will be approved by your internship sponsor.

   • Failure to complete this will result in no credit on the school transcript for the internship.

3. End-of-Year SIP Reception:

   • Attend the SIP Reception at the end of the program.

Questions?

For more details or inquiries, please contact: Kelly DelMazio, Senior Internship Coordinator
Email: kelly.delmazio@ncps-k12.org
Phone: 203.594.4752