Student Assistant Internship

SA302 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 11-12

Prerequisite:

• Completion of application AND approval of instructor

The program will provide students with a pathway into career-oriented environments and authentic workplaces. Student interns will be given challenging work that extends our curriculum, provides relevant applications, and develops critical skills that will connect to and transfer into future career demands. Some students will actually follow a school to career transition pathway. Interns are assigned to a site mentor who will provide direction and support.

QUEST Internship

Last 6 Weeks of Senior Year - Grade 12

Prerequisite:

• ​Completion of application AND academic good standing

The number of our seniors considering a QUEST internship during the last six weeks of their high school career has been increasing every year. The value and significance of quality internships both locally and nationally has increased, leading to the possibility of more students wishing to participate. The increase in the numbers warrants clarification of the following points of emphasis.

The decision to participate in the QUEST program with students that are taking an AP course(s) should be made with consideration and input from the student, parent(s), and the AP teacher(s). The final decision should be recognized as the student’s personal choice.

The QUEST students Quarter 3 grade extends to the beginning of the QUEST internship. The teacher has the prerogative to adjust a QUEST student’s quarter 3 grade if a student is not fulfilling the class requirements.

Students involved with the Fine Arts Program are expected to attend one rehearsal per week plus a dress rehearsal prior to the production or concert. Upon completion of the concert or production all time will be spent at the student’s internship site. Students must communicate the fulfillment of this obligation with their teacher, the QUEST Director and receive approval from their sponsor to leave the internship site.

To encourage and promote a high standard for VHS courses, W.H.S. requires a student to have a current average of 80 or better at the end of 3rd Quarter in order to participate in the QUEST program. VHS students are expected to continue with the VHS course responsibilities until the end of the VHS 4th Quarter. VHS students electing QUEST will sign the VHS/QUEST contract included in the student’s application packet.