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School-based Internship - Ledyard High School (1970) Students who are interested in a specific learning area will work with a
classroom teacher as an intern/assistant. For example, students who are interested in science or science teaching have the opportunity to work with a science teacher as an assistant in the classroom. Duties may involve laboratory preparation, assisting the teacher in classroom instruction, providing tutoring to students in a class, and/or assisting a teacher in other duties. Students must complete an application available in the School Counseling and Guidance Office. This application must be returned by the published deadline. The following departments will consider applicants for the LHS internship: Agriscience and Technology, Art, Business, English, Library Media/Audio Visual, Life Management, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology Education, and World Languages and Cultures.

Students enrolled in an internship program will be required to:

  • Keep and submit a daily journal and time sheet.
  • Write weekly reflections on their experience.
  • Develop and accomplish a culminating presentation or project approved by the cooperating teacher.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by cooperating teacher or LHS coordinator.
  • Maintain a cumulative C- average in all classes

Students must receive written approval of the Department Chair and the cooperating teacher. Students may take no more than one credit of internships per year. Internship may not be repeated in the same subject. Graded on pass/fail basis. (.5 credit—meets alternate days for one semester). Open to grades 11-12.

School-based Internship - Elementary School (1980) This course is similar to the course listed above (1970) and is intended as a partnership with Ledyard elementary and middle schools. It is designed for students who are interested in a career working with children. Students must complete an application available in the School Counseling and Guidance Office. This application must be returned by the published deadline. Approval of an elementary or middle school teacher and administrator is required.

Students enrolled in an internship program will be required to:

  • Keep and submit a daily journal and time sheet.
  • Write weekly reflections on their experience.
  • Develop and accomplish a culminating presentation or project approved by the cooperating teacher.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by cooperating teacher or LHS coordinator.
  • Maintain a cumulative C- average in all classes.

Students must provide their own transportation. Elementary school internships are not available Block 1. Students may take no more than one credit of internships per year. Internship may not be repeated in the same subject. Graded on pass/fail basis. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester). Open to Grades 11-12.

School-based Internship - Middle School (1960) This course is similar to the course listed above (1970) and is intended as a partnership with Ledyard elementary and middle schools. It is designed for students who are interested in a career working with children. Students must complete an application available in the School Counseling and Guidance Office. This application must be returned by the published deadline. Approval of an elementary or middle school teacher and administrator is required.

Students enrolled in an internship program will be required to:

  • Keep and submit a daily journal and time sheet.
  • Write weekly reflections on their experience.
  • Develop and accomplish a culminating presentation or project approved by the cooperating teacher.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by cooperating teacher or LHS coordinator.
  • Maintain a cumulative C- average in all classes.

Students must provide their own transportation. Elementary school internships are not available Block 1. Students may take no more than one credit of internships per year. Internship may not be repeated in the same subject. Graded on pass/fail basis. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester). Open to Grades 11-12.

Work-based Internship (1990) A supervised paid or unpaid work-based internship program will be available for qualified students. Students intending to participate must complete a preliminary application available in the School Counseling and Guidance Office. This application must be returned by the published deadline. Appropriate placement and approval will be determined by consultation between the student, Career Center staff and the School Counseling and Guidance Department.

Students enrolled in a work-based internship will be required to:

  • Keep and submit a daily journal and time sheet.
  • Provide a periodic summary of their experience as determined by work-site monitor.
  • Meet at least bi-weekly with LHS Work-site Monitor.
  • Accumulate a minimum of 60 hours at the work-site.
  • Present a culminating project and/or demonstrate competency in appropriate SCAN skills.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by LHS Work-site Monitor.

Students must provide their own transportation. Students must have and maintain a C- average in all classes. Students may take no more than one credit of internships per year. Internship may not be repeated in the same subject. Graded on pass/fail basis. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester). Open to Grade 12.