"If you have knowledge, let others light
their candles at it."
Margaret Fuller
What is Mentorship/Internship?
- an intentional process in which the mentor and student complete specific responsibilities
- a nurturing process which fosters the growth and development of the student toward full maturity
- an insightful process in which the wisdom of the mentor is acquired and then applied by the student
- a supportive and protective process in which the student learns new ideas and skills as well as provides a service to the mentor and the institution
- Internship occurs during the summer months.
- Mentorship programs occur during the school year.
- Students accepted into the program work after school for approximately five hours per week, for a total of 66 hours per semester or summer.
- Participants earn 1/2 alternative credit.
- Maryland State Archives: biographical research, historical research
- Maryland Municipal League: curriculum development, historical research, public relations
- Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts: business manager, catalog preparation, classroom assistant, marketing/advertising, public relations
- Student must be a high school junior or senior.
- Student must have a grade point average of B or above with verification from a school guidance counselor.
- Student should have a recommendation from a professional who has taught the student in a related area of study.
- Student should show task commitment, ability to learn in an independent setting, and ability to respond to directions from adults.
- Student must be enthusiastic and demonstrate a sincere interest in pursuing an academic mentorship/internship experience.
- Student must provide his/her own transportation to the work site.
- Student should demonstrate a willingness to develop a culminating product for display at the end of the mentorship experience.
- monthly logs
- on-site visitations with a G/T/AP resource teacher or coordinator
- notification of change in work schedule to mentor
- completion of tasks/projects in a timely, responsible, and mature manner
- collection of completed evaluation materials from mentor
- completing a minimum 66 hours of work per semester or summer session (1/2 alternative credit per 66 hours)
- submitting all signed monthly logs to the G/T/AP Office
- receiving a satisfactory evaluation from the mentor on an Alternative Credit Evaluation Sheet
- participating in a reception honoring the successful completion of two consecutive semesters of work with a mentor
- awarding of 1/2 alternative credit for each 66 hours of work to be recorded on the report card and the permanent record card
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