Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours/week do I work during the internship?
Interns are expected to work 25-30 hours/week during each of the three weeks of the internship. The schedule for their work will be determined in advance, during a meeting between intern & supervisor.
Are interns paid? Do internships lead to summer or other future jobs?
Our internships are not paid. There is no expectation of future work after the internship ends. The goal of the internship is to provide this one, 3-week learning experience. Nothing else is, or should be, expected.
What's the limit on the number of interns? There is no limit; the only limitations that might come up would have to do with the profession you might want to try - professions like medicine, especially psychiatry can be especially challenging, and other constraints can apply in corporate settings.
Can I work for my parents? It is possible to work in a family business, but we prefer that your learning experience include meeting and learning to work with people you don't already know well. On the other hand, if your parents can offer two internships, providing that kind of new opportunity for someone they don't know, we'd be happy to explore that plan.
What about Term 4 grades?
Because the senior internship takes place during the last three weeks of senior year, the interns have a shorter Term 4 than the rest of the seniors. Interns' Term 4 grades will be based on work completed between the start of Term 4 and the last day of classes before the internship begins.
Can I do an internship if I'm taking AP exams?
In general, yes. The AP exams begin on Monday, May 5, 2025, one week before the start of the internship period. Interns are excused from their internships for the tests themselves, and must then make up that time at the internship site. If you're taking 1 or 2 exams, this is quite easily accomplished; more than 2, and things can get complicated. It's something to discuss with Ms. Kennedy.
What are the requirements to participate in the internship program?
Take and pass the Career & Financial Literacy Seminar class.
Regularly attend your classes and pass all classes for the year (or semester, if it is a semester course). If you have a low grade in a class, or significant absences, you should ask Ms. Kennedy and your AP or counselor if you can still participate in the internship program.
You must behave in a respectful and professional manner in all of your classes and when involved in any school activities. If there are concerns about your behavior, Ms. Kennedy and/or your AP or counselor will discuss them with you and provide suggestions and/or support for improving to a level that would allow participation in the internship program.
Complete the required assignments listed here. Many of these will be completed in the Senior Seminar class, some you will complete on your own time.
Be in good standing to graduate.