senior capstone parent meeting november 19, 2014
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Senior CapstoneParent Meeting
November 19, 2014
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Verona Public Schools Mission
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Goals
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In order to support our mission,
we will…
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What’s to gain by a high school internship?
• Jacksonville News Clip
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Student Feedback
• Sarah Conboy• Piloted the program May - June 2014• Careers in Education course• Worked at Forest Avenue School
• Interview
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Application Process
• Applications will be distributed in March• Forms for students, parents & employers to
complete• Deadlines & requirements must be met in order
to be accepted.• Acceptance will be announced by the end of
April
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Eligibility
Accepted students will:• be in good academic standing• Graduation requirements and credits have been met • Final Grade of C as of Friday, May 16, 2014
• have a satisfactory discipline record • Multiple discipline infractions may cause ineligibility• Examples: Suspensions Fighting, Possession of Drugs/Alcohol, Theft,
Excessive Cutting
• meet attendance requirements• Excessive absences in a full year, semester or quarter course, may cause
ineligibility
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FAQ
Q: What about AP classes?
A: Internships begin immediately following the last day of AP tests.
Q: What about final exams?
A. Participation in this program would exempt students from all final exams, unless students choose to take the test to help final grade.
Q: How often will students have to report to school?
A: As long as students are satisfying their 20 hours at chosen workplace, then they are not required to attend school except for senior class obligations as they relate to graduation.
Q: Will students be monitored or evaluated by employers?
A. Employers will have a midpoint evaluation form to ensure that students are meeting requirements.
Q: How can my child find work?
A: Students may find their own job option, or choose from the Capstone Database.
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Capstone Database
• Linked to my teacher webpage• Capstone Program• Calendar• Database
• Will be updated weekly until program begins• Capstone Program Database
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Program Outcomes
We believe in this program and feel potential outcomes for students may include: • Being able to “test drive” a potential career and find
out positives and/or negatives • Realizing skills & abilities they never knew they had• Making connections and meet new people • Becoming more confident and open to new
experiences• Gaining maturity through responsibility
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Questions?
At this time we will take any questions you may have.
Thank you for your interest in your child’s involvement in the Senior Capstone Program.
Email: [email protected]