Externship
An Externship requires you to be on site for thirty hours a week working in your potential future field. You will work under the supervision of an employee for that business and will learn on-the-job training. Sites may include: Public Schools, Local Business, Hospitals, Pro and College Sports teams and the list goes on and on...
Please visit the Externship page for assignments.
Community Service
Community Service is where you work with a non-profit or volunteer organization. You must spend at least half of your 30 hours on site in direct contact with the organization. Sites may include: Lowell Humane Society, Bridges by EPOCH, Habitat for Humanity and the list goes on and on...
Please visit the Community Service page for assignments and expectations.
Research Paper or Research Project
*Recommended for but not limited to students enrolled in at least two AP courses.
A research project involves conducting research that results in a concrete, finished product. This product is on display at the Exhibition. Research projects may include: creating a kinetic sculpture, 3D golf disc map, a portable UV hand sanitizer and the list goes on and on
A research paper requires the student to research an area of academic or career interest. The final product is a 15 page research paper written in MLA format with a minimum of 10 sources. The students must also produce a visual for the Exhibition.
Please visit the Research Page for assignments