iCOMMUNITY BOARD

BHS Internship Information

Students successful completion of the Internship Requirements include:

  • Application 

  • Completion of hours

  • Reflection Journals

  • Mentor Evaluations

  • Letter of Thanks

  • Letter of Recommendation 

  • Digital Portfolio

  • Exit Interview

Requirements for Students:

In order to qualify for academic credit, interns must complete the following:

  • Application (PDF)

  • Weekly Time Sheets (PDF) or (Word)- Students submit a time sheet each week demonstrating their prior week's work.

  • Hours

    • 50 hours = 1/2 credit

    • 100 hours = 1 credit

    • 200 hours = 2 credits

  • Overall Requirements:

    • Throughout the internship experience students must execute the following expectations:

    • Copies of weekly time sheets/weekly & self reflection

    • Mentor evaluation(s) of student intern

    • Proper thank you letter to mentor with a stamped, addressed envelope

    • Communication/Check-In with Mr. West

    • Student Portfolio

    • Exit Interview with Internship Coordinator

Portfolio Requirements:

  • FINAL PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

  • Final meeting with Mr. West and/or panel will need to be scheduled in advance and must consist of the following:

    • Exit Interview (Wrap-up Presentation using Richer Picture)

    • Pictures

    • End Product

    • (Optional) Letter of Recommendation from Mentor

  • See Mr. West in Rm. 110 for placement options and to turn in your application

What we do:

The Barrington High School Internship Program offers students the unique opportunity to explore a career field of interest, gain valuable real-world experience while earning academic credit. Participating in the Internship Program allows students to:

  • Experience a prospective career path before committing to years of preparation

  • Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to compliment academic studies

  • Experience the standards and expectations of the working world

  • Evaluate their employment skills and needs

  • Gain a competitive edge for college and workplace applications

  • Network with professionals in the field

  • Earn academic credit from a half credit to two full credits based upon hours completed

The Internship Program is flexible to meet the needs of all our students. Students may choose to complete their internship during school hours or during their own time (after school, during breaks, and during the summer). 

Opportunities include:

  • Working with Industry

  • PrepareRI

  • In-House (STAT, ENN, School Store)

    • Student Initiated

Requirements for Mentors and Helpful Guidelines:

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Available Internship Opportunities:

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