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HIGH SCHOOL MENTORSHIP/INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
"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
When
do these programs occur?
- Internship occurs during the
summer months.
- Mentorship programs occur during
the school year.
When do students work with the
mentors?
- 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.
What types of Mentorships/Internships
are available?
- 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
What are the qualifications for
participation in the
Mentorship/Internship Program?
- 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.
What is required of the
Mentorship/Internship student?
- 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
What constitutes a successful
Mentorship/Internship program?
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completing a minimum 66 hours of
work per semester or summer session
(1/2 alternative credit per 66
hours)
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submitting all signed monthly logs
to the G/T/AP Office
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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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