white mountain works

White Mountain Works is a school-to-work (or workforce entry) program that allows 12^th-grade or NAVIT students to receive a .5 credit (pass/fail) per semester while participating in one of the following approved pathways: an internship, an apprenticeship, a career shadow, or a part-time job placement.

Participating students may set up arrangements on their own or have the program coordinator match them with local businesses, preferably one of genuine interest to students. The SLHS instructor will provide professional development seminars related to employability standards, field experience visits, and conferencing opportunities with each student to guide them through the development of a work portfolio and resume. The business will provide hands-on learning with a focus on professional workplace standards. Students will keep a weekly log of their time and standards-based accomplishments, and will be required to complete a number of professional development seminars and office hours with the SLHS instructor. This process may require a screening to identify a person’s preparation, interests, and business-match. Show Low USD (SLUSD) is responsible for the quality of the program, its oversight, curriculum, learning, and assessment. Any paid option a student may receive will be a separate agreement between the business and the student (and not the responsibility of the school), though most of the time knowing whether a pathway is paid or not will be known in advance of the student’s participation.

Work-based learning activities (with or without pay) are very suitable for post-graduates, also, and in some cases may extend beyond graduation if the student and business agree; however, SLUSD has no involvement in continued participation beyond the bounds of school enrollment. During enrollment, students are held to workforce standards; inappropriate or incomplete performance will be assessed by the cooperating teacher according to normal evaluation procedures.

White Mountain Works may also serve as the third-year course in a CTE sequence, provided CTE content standards and lab requirements are met.

PREREQUISITE: 12^th Grade (or Equivalent), NAVIT, or counselor placement.

Teacher: Mr. Jerry Butler

Email: whitemountainworks@showlow.education or email jerry.butler@showlow.education

Office Hours: To be announced