CHS Academy

Intern Notebook

INTERN COORDINATOR:
Lisa Papera

3557 Lancer Way

Carlsbad, California 92008
760.331.5100

 Table of Contents

Carlsbad High School Academy Program
Student Handbook

Contents

Description of Academy Program

Mission Statement






Program Description






Academy Admission Requirements




Internship Program Description for Sponsors



Career Pathways Related Jobs by Career Strand


Academy Graduation Recognition




Junior and Senior Year Curriculum

Junior Year Activities






Senior Year Activities






Senior Year

Internship Contract






Internship Time Log (6 copies)





Internship Journal Guidelines





Internship Grading Rubric





1st Semester Checklist and Grading Criteria


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1 Semester Grading Criteria for Letter Grades


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2 Semester Checklist and Grading Criteria



2nd Semester Grading Criteria for Letter Grades



Ten Hour Sponsor Evaluation form




Final Sponsor Evaluation of Intern




Academy Advisor Information Sheet




CHS Academy Advisor Research Checklist



Guidelines for Research Paper and Multimedia Presentation

Guidelines for Multimedia Presentation



Senior Project Rubric for Written Research Component


Senior Presentation Rubric





Definitions








Schedule of Junior Workshops for Spring 2015

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Carlsbad High School Academy Program

Mission Statement
To develop life skills through workshops and internship experience.


Program Description
The Academy program is a two-year educational experience for juniors and seniors. Students are accepted
into the program midway through their junior year. Students will be advised about the benefits of the
program and the application process through their history classes. Transfer students new to CHS as juniors or
seniors may also apply.

Students are accepted into the Academy program based upon their academic record, attendance record, and
letters of recommendation. The general admission requirements are listed on page 3. Students are expected
to maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout their last two years. Students whose grades drop below 3.0 will be put on
probation and monitored each semester. Each student will select a staff advisor to help in preparing for the
senior project.

Each student will meet with an intern coordinator for advice and assistance in selecting an appropriate
internship. Students will, through the last year and a half at Carlsbad High School, write resumes and cover
letters, practice interviewing skills, and develop their writing and presentation abilities.

As seniors, students are expected to enroll in either a ninety or one hundred eighty hour internship in a career
area of their choice. The student will work with an intern coordinator, if needed, to find appropriate contacts
for his/her internship. Together with the internship sponsor (the person at the job site) the student will
determine his/her schedule and project. The intern coordinator will monitor the students progress.

The culmination of the Academy experience is a senior project consisting of a research paper and senior
presentation. The senior project is designed to use many of the skills students have learned in the four years
at Carlsbad High School. These skills include a writing component, research, speaking, use of technology, and
expertise in a given field. Others skills, such as the use of PowerPoint, presentation effectiveness, and use of
visual aids, will be taught as optional workshops or by individual faculty advisors. These meetings will occur at
lunch and after school. The internship and senior project are both requirements in order for the student to
receive Academy recognition upon graduation.

Academy Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements
Students should have an average grade point average of 3.0 or better for their freshman and sophomore year.
Students should have completed by the end of their sophomore year the following:
Algebra 1, English 2, at least one year each of science, foreign language, and PE, and World History.

Once admitted to the Academy students will go through a second screening at the end of their junior year to
determine if they qualify for an internship. They must complete all junior workshops, attend all required
meetings, attend assigned senior presentation, and make initial intern contact.


Attendance
Because responsibility and punctuality are important in an individuals job, each students attendance record
will be checked for excessive tardies and absences.


Teacher Recommendations
Students must have three teachers complete the Academy recommendation form. These letters will be
confidential. It is here that teachers have the opportunity to recommend students in spite of deficiencies in
grades and/or attendance.

Carlsbad High School Academy

Internship Program Description for Sponsors

Carlsbad High School would like to invite your organization to participate in our internship program
for seniors taking part in the Academy program. The Academy provides students with a more
integrated, focused program of study in a professional career path with relevant experiences, shared
expertise, and insights about the world of work. The program allows students the opportunity to
grow beyond the simple, menial tasks typical of teenage work and into a more professional, career-
related experience. Part of our goal is to have students experience the career environment of their
choice. To this end we are placing them in internships with business people, scientists, artists, etc., in
our community. As a culmination of their Academy experience, seniors present their internship
project in the spring before a panel of teachers and community members.

The internship program offers students:
professional experience in the field of their choice
a chance to meet and work cooperatively with career professionals
an opportunity to set goals and apply skills to meaningful career-related tasks
career experience and possible letters of recommendation for job resumes and college
applications
high school credit while gaining on-the-job experience
an opportunity to develop academic and social skills necessary to compete in a 21st century
global economy

After an initial breaking-in period, the intern should work with his/her sponsor to design an original
project that will be mutually beneficial. The following are guidelines for you and the intern:
These are generally unpaid internships.
This is a commitment of 90 hours over the course of the summer and/or 2 semesters.
Students and sponsors decide upon the work schedule.
Students keep a time log and journal to record their weekly progress.
An Internship Coordinator will help monitor and evaluate the intern with the sponsors input.
Parents and students must arrange transportation to off-campus sites.

For further information, or to talk the Internship Coordinator, contact:

Lisa Papera
760.331.5718
lpapera@carlsbadusd.net



Insurance Agent

Account Technician

Advertiser


Commercial Pilot

Special Events Organizer
Mortgage Broker

Receptionist
Information Manager
Emergency Operator
Publisher

Foreign Service

Business and Law

Private Investigator

Corrections Officer
Appraiser


Office Manager
Realtor


Restaurant Manager
Efficiency Expert

Stockbroker
Human Resource Specialist
Public Administrator
Sales Manager

Marketer
Paralegal
Caterer
City Planner
Lawyer

Communications
Sales Person

Personal Marketer
Web Designer

Sign Interpreter
Journalist


Public Relations
Motivational Speaker
Translator

Editor

Telemarketer
Dispatcher
Advertising
Writer

Office Assistant

Information Manager
Web Manager

Telecommunications Tech
Software Engineer

Computer Technology
Data Processor

Graphic Artist

Beta-tester
Web Animator

Account Technician


Computer Repair Tech
Computer Assembler
Computer Programmer
Network Specialist
Video Game Designer
Telecommunications Engineer

Lab Assistant

Data Analyst

Advanced Electronic Tech
Electrical Engineer

Field Biologist

Anthropologist

Engineering and Research

Research Assistant

Geriatric Specialist

Waste Water Technician
Computer Hardware Tech
Genetic Engineer

Zoologist


Mathematician

Geologist


Statistician


Chemical Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Electrician
Biotechnician
Microbiologist
Architect
Psychologist

School Services
School Security
Primary Educator
School Administrator

Education/Child Development
Child Care Assistant

School Maintenance
Instructional Aide

Child Care Provider
Secondary Educator

College Educator
Counselor


Educational Publishing

Interpreter
Sports Trainer
Librarian
Psychologist

Health Services
Animal Controller

Pet Groomer
Medical Secretary

Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist

Medical Tech
X-Ray Technician

Food Service Manager
Nutritionist


Physical Therapist
Veterinarian

Nurse Midwife
Speech Therapist

Pathologist

LPN
Sonographer
Fire Fighter
Paramedic
Counselor
Psychologist
Dietician

Visual and Performing Arts

Dancer


Musician

Landscape Technician
Museum Curator
Web Animator

T.V. Production
Film Producer

Composer

Photographer
Lithographer
Set Designer
Choreographer

Animal Technician
Dental Assistant
Fitness Instructor
Vet Assistant
Forensic Technician
Medical Doctor
Therapist

Actor

Commercial Artist
Interior Designer
Fine Arts Teacher
Music Conductor

Academy Graduation Recognition

Recognition for seniors graduating from the Academy include three aspects:

Identification of Academy graduates on the graduation program
A statement on the students transcript identifying the student as having passed the Academy
requirements.
A special cord to wear during graduation


In order to receive Academy recognition at graduation, the student must have successfully completed the
research paper, an internship, and a senior presentation.

Junior and Senior Year Curriculum

Junior Year Activities
During the junior year, Academy coordinators will meet with students to advise them on course of study and
possibilities for internships.

The following are the requirements for each junior Academy student:
During the spring semester, juniors will be required to attend workshops on resume and cover letter
writing, interviewing skills, practice interviews, and making initial internship contact. Each student will
undergo a mock interview with a local human resource specialist in preparation for his or her senior
internship. The initial internship contact will help the student find his/her internship site.
Attend a conference which includes your parent(s)/guardian(s) and the Intern Coordinator to outline
the program. Students are encouraged both to find their own internships and complete the internship
during the summer as possible.
To acquaint the student with the senior project, it is recommended that each junior sit in on a senior
presentation for the current year. Arrangements will be made by the Intern Coordinators to
coordinate this effort.
Those juniors on probation will be expected to maintain or improve their GPAs and complete all forms
and checks to ensure all Academy requirements are being met.
Juniors will be expected to submit a completed and signed internship contract by the end of the junior
year. Students who have not submitted a completed and signed internship contract by the end of their
junior year will be expected to enroll in six classes for the fall semester of their senior year in addition
to their academy internship enrollment (the sixth class may be dropped upon submission of the
internship contract); these juniors will be considered to be on probationary status until the internship
contract is submitted.

Senior Year Activities

During the senior year, Academy interns will be expected to complete their internships, fulfill the research
component of the program, and make their senior presentations. Without a valid, signed contract
students will be dropped from the program two weeks into the fall semester.

The following are the requirements for each senior Academy student:
Although ideally students should completely finish their internships during the summer before the
fall semester of their senior year, seniors must complete at least 45 hours (or ) of their internship
by the end of the first semester in January. In any case, the internship must be completed by the
end of May in the senior year.
Seniors must attend all required meetings.
Regardless of whether or not the internship is completed, students will be expected to turn in a
final draft of the research paper no later than the first week of January. This paper must include
the Advisor Research Checklist (page 20).
All students will be assigned one day in March (an early release) for their senior project
presentation.
Successful completion of both the research paper and senior presentation are required to pass this
class.

Carlsbad High School Academy Internship Contract

Intern Name:
Sponsor Name:

Organization:

______________

Sponsor e-mail:

_______________

Address:
Phone:

I (the intern) will complete the internship with the sponsor stated above as outlined by the Academy Intern Coordinator.
(Please initial each of the boxes below.)

!I understand that my parents/guardians, the sponsor, and I must first sign and turn in the contract before beginning my internship
and will not receive credit for any hours accrued before submitting the completed contract.

!I understand that failure to complete my internship may result in receiving a failing grade for this class.
!I understand that once I have begun my internship I am officially enrolled in the program and may not drop without approval of
the Intern Coordinators.

!I understand that without a completed contract I will be dropped from the program two weeks into the fall semester

unless other arrangements with the Intern Coordinators have been made and this may necessitate enrollment in an additional class.
I understand that I must be enrolled in six classes in the fall semester of my senior year.

!I understand all course objectives will be consistent with the guidelines established by the Carlsbad High School Academy

Program including the completion of my research paper and multimedia presentation. I will not receive a passing grade should
the research paper not be completed satisfactorily in the fall semester or the senior presentation not meet acceptable standards in
the spring semester.
This activity is part of a special, voluntary program of study under the general guidelines of the rules and regulations
governing Independent Study. Although the district provides general supervision of the study, the parent(s)/guardian(s) in agreeing to
the opportunity of his/her child to participate in a voluntary program of study, accepts all responsibility for the direct supervision and
liability for the student during any and all activities relating to the individual learning experience referred to as an Academy
Internship. While the district does carry Workers Compensation insurance for students while performing their required internship
activities, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and all adults participating in this activity shall be deemed to have waived all claims against the
district or the State of California for injury, accident, illness, or death during or by reason of the activity. Students being paid during
their intern activity are presumed to be covered by the employers Workers Compensation insurance (see California Ed Code 51768,
51769; California Labor Code 3368) and obtain a work permit through the school.
NOTE TO SPONSORS: Student interns are not covered by the school districts Workers Compensation Insurance until
this signed contract is in the internship office at Carlsbad High School. Do not allow the student intern to begin work until this signed
contract has been faxed to (760) 729-6830. If you are paying the intern, you must have your own Workers Compensation Insurance
to cover him/her on the job and the student must have a valid Work Permit submitted to you.
Further, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and all adults participating in this activity shall be deemed to have waived all claims against
any business, agency, entity or individual providing activities relating to this special study for injury, accident, illness, or death
occurring during or by reason of the activity.

! Unpaid Internship

! Paid Internship

Agreement signatures:
Student:

_____

Date:

Parent/Guardian:

_____

Date:

Sponsor:

_____

Date:

Academy Internship Coordinator:

_____
Date:
NOTE: For liability issues, do not allow interns to begin work until this signed contract has been faxed to (760)
729-6830.

Internship Time Log #1 (HOURS: 1-20)

Sponsor:____________________________
Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

Internship Time Log #2 (HOURS: 21-25)

Sponsor:____________________________
Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

10

Internship Time Log #3 (HOURS: 46-60)

Sponsor:____________________________
Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

11

Internship Time Log #4 (HOURS: 61-75)

Sponsor:____________________________
Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

12

Internship Time Log #5 (HOURS: 76-90)

Sponsor:____________________________
Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

13

Internship Time Log (HOURS: 91-180)

Student:

DATE:

Start/End Time

Hours worked

Sponsor Signature

Please total hours:

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Internship Journal Guidelines

The purpose of the journal is to demonstrate a reflective dialogue with yourself concerning your intern
experience. Your journal may include the following:
Things you discovered about this career
The kinds of preparation you will need to pursue this career
Problems you may have encountered and how you solved them
Activities that you performed
Projects or activities in which you take special pride
The relationships you developed with your co-workers
The amount and kind of teamwork this profession requires
Strengths or weaknesses youve discovered within yourself
The ways you have learned to use time and resources
If you find that this career is not as desirable as you thought, discuss how you came to feel this way
Other issues or concerns

This journal should be honest, insightful, and reflect a true dialogue in which you have pondered all of the
aspects of this career choice. Remember, your sponsor and co-workers are an excellent resource. Talk with
them; let your journal reflect these dialogues. YOUR JOURNALS SHOULD BE WRITTEN AS YOU PROGRESS
THROUGH YOUR INTERNSHIP.

FORMAT: You will turn in four 1-2 page journals. Each journal should cover approximately 20 hours of your
internship. Please type your name, journal number and sponsor name at the top of each journal. Attach
journal to time log; both must be submitted together. The intern coordinators will keep your journals so you
should save them to disk for reference in preparing your senior project.

The journals and a copy of the completed Internship Time Log are due to your Intern Coordinator as indicated
in the semester checklists on the following pages. It is your responsibility to turn these in to your internship
coordinator on time.

Internship-Senior Project Grading Rubric

Students are expected to complete an internship, a research project, and a senior project presentation.
Credits have been divided between fall and spring semester. Students will receive a pass/fail grade on their
progress reports.


Credits Components
Fall semester

2.5

Successful completion of at least 45 hours of internship (contract, time

logs, journals, evaluations); all required meetings; research paper; 5
monthly email updates
Spring
2.5*
Successful completion of internship; Senior Project Presentation
semester
completed by assigned date
*If you complete 180 hours of internship, youll receive 7.5 credits spring semester.

Remember that completion of the internship, the research project, and senior project presentation all carry
the same amount of weight for determination of semester grades.

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Academy Internship Program

1st Semester
Semester Checklist and Grading Criteria for Pass/Fail Progress Report Grades

This checklist details the work that is due by the end of each grading period for 1st semester.

The following work is due by the end of the first grading period:
____A signed contract
____Select and submit name of advisor
____Attendance at the required fall semester meeting
____A signed 10-hour sponsor evaluation
____Timesheets reflecting at least 20 hours of internship completed
____At least one reflective journal of at least one page in length (No credit will be received for hours without
the accompanying journals.)

No additional work is required for the second grading period. Please continue working on your internship.

In addition, the following work is due by the end of first semester:
____Final draft of research paper
____Timesheets reflecting at least 45 hours of internship completed.
____A total of two reflective journals of at least one page in length. No credit will be received for hours
without the accompanying journals.


Grading Criteria for Pass/Fail on Progress Reports:
At the discretion of your Academy coordinator, you may receive a Fail grade for the progress reports if you
are missing any of the indicated work.

[For policy concerning letter grades at the end of the semester, please see Grading Criteria for Letter Grades
section.]

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Academy Internship Program

Grading Criteria for Letter Grades1st Semester

Because you will receive a LETTER GRADE at the end of the semester (as opposed to the pass/fail grades you
have received at the progress reports), we feel it is important to make you aware of how your semester grade
will be calculated.

Students will receive an A at the semester if we have the following items by the end of the first week back
in January:
Attendance at Fall Semester Meeting
First 45 hours of internship time logs with sponsors signature
First two reflective internship journals of at least one page in length
A completed and signed 10-hour evaluation
Final draft of research paper with an assessment of Excellent or Adequate (see page 25)

Students will receive an A- at the semester if we receive all of the above except for:
Attendance at Fall Semester Meeting

Students will receive a B at the semester if we have all of the following items after the above deadline but
before the end of the semester:
Attendance at Fall Semester Meeting
45 hours of internship time logs with sponsors signature
Two reflective internship journals of at least one page in length
A completed and signed 10-hour evaluation
Final draft of research paper with an assessment of Excellent or Adequate (see page 25)

Students will receive a C at the semester if we receive all of the above by the end of the semester except
for any of the following:
Two reflective internship journals of at least one page in length
A completed and signed 10-hour evaluation

Students will receive an F at the semester if we do not receive any ONE of the following by the end of the
semester:
45 hours of internship time logs with sponsors signature
Final draft of research paper with an assessment of Excellent or Adequate (see page 25)

NOTE: Failure to meet any of the requirements listed above may result in the lowering of your semester
grade.

Questions you have concerning any of these requirements can be clarified by referring to your Academy
Notebook or by contacting your Academy Coordinator.

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Academy Internship Program

2nd Semester
Checklist and Grading Criteria for Pass/Fail Progress Report Grades

This checklist details the work that is due by the end of each grading period for 2nd semester.

The following work is due by the end of the first grading period:
____Attendance at the required spring semester meeting
____Senior presentation information sheet (p. 24) turned in by last class day in February.
____Timesheets reflecting at least 60 hours of internship completed
____A total of three reflective journals of at least one page in length. No credit will be received for hours
without the accompanying journals.

In addition, the following work is due by the end of the second grading period:
____Completion of the senior presentation with an evaluation of Excellent or Adequate on time.
____Timesheets reflecting at least 75 hours of internship completed.

In addition, the following work is due by the end of the last week in May;
____Timesheets reflecting a total of 90 (or 180 for 10 credits) hours of internship completed
____A total of four reflective journals of at least one page in length. No credit will be received for hours
without the accompanying journals.
____A signed final evaluation

Grading Criteria for Pass/Fail on Progress Reports:
At the discretion of your Academy coordinator, you may receive a Fail grade for the progress reports if you
are missing any of the indicated work.

[For policy concerning letter grades at the end of the semester, please see Grading Criteria for Letter Grades
section.]

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Academy Internship Program

Grading Criteria for Letter Grades2nd Semester

Because you will receive a LETTER GRADE at the end of the semester (as opposed to the pass/fail grades you
have received at the progress reports), we feel it is important to make you aware of how your semester grade
will be calculated.

Students will receive an A at the semester if we have the following items by the last class day in May:
Attendance at Spring Semester Meeting
45 hours of internship time logs with sponsors signature
Last two reflective internship journals of at least one page in length
A completed and signed final evaluation
Completion of the senior presentation with an evaluation of Excellent or Adequate by the assigned
due date

Students will receive an A- at the semester if we receive all of the above except for:
Attendance at Spring Semester Meeting

Students will receive a B at the semester if we receive all of the above but the senior presentation is
completed after the assigned deadline but before the end of March.

Students will receive a C at the semester if they fail to complete the senior presentation by the end of March
but do complete it by the end of April.

In addition, students will receive a C at the semester if we do not receive either of the following by the last
class day in May:
Two reflective internship journals of at least one page in length
A completed and signed final evaluation

Students will receive an F at the semester if we do not receive any ONE of the following by the indicated due
date:
45 hours of internship time logs with sponsors signature (last class day in May)
Completion of the senior presentation with an evaluation of Excellent or Adequate (last class day
in April).

NOTE: Students expecting to receive 10 credits must have their 180 hours of time logs in by the last class
day in May.

Questions you have concerning any of these assignments can be clarified by referring to your Academy
Notebook or by contacting your Academy Coordinator.

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Ten Hour Sponsor Evaluation Form

Students: Have your sponsor complete and return this form after you have completed 10 hours. Please supply
your sponsor with a stamped envelope, addressed to:
Carlsbad High School








Academy Office








3557 Lancer Way








Carlsbad, CA 92008


Sponsors: Please circle the appropriate number for the areas listed below. Any comments you have about
your intern are welcome. Your form will be kept confidential.

Student Name:





Sponsor:





Date:





DEPENDABILITY:

1. Prompt to work 2. Late to work
3. Absent


FOLLOWS DIRECTIONS
1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


WORK SKILLS

1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


WORK ATTITUDE

1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


SHOWS INITIATIVE
1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


Comments:






Thank you for your time in working with the intern and helping us evaluate this student. Should you have any
questions, please contact the Academy Internship Coordinator, Lisa Papera, at 760.331.5718 or via email at
lpapera@carlsbadusd.net.

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Final Sponsor Evaluation of Intern

Students: Have your sponsor complete this form upon completion of your ninety hours. Please supply your
sponsor with a stamped envelope, addressed to:
Carlsbad High School








Academy Office








3557 Lancer Way








Carlsbad, CA 92008


Sponsors: Please circle the appropriate number for the areas listed below. Any comments you have about
your intern are welcome. Your form will be kept confidential.

Student Name:





Sponsor:





Date:





DEPENDABILITY:

1. Prompt to work 2. Late to work
3. Absent


FOLLOWS DIRECTIONS
1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


WORK SKILLS

1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


WORK ATTITUDE

1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


SHOWS INITIATIVE
1. Excellent
2. Satisfactory
3. Needs improvement


Comments:







Thank you for your time in working with the intern and helping us evaluate this student. Should you have any
questions, please contact the Academy Internship Coordinator, Lisa Papera, at 760.331.5718 or via email at
lpapera@carlsbadusd.net.

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CHS Academy Advisor Information Sheet

CHS Academy Advisor Responsibilities

Without your willingness to donate your time and expertise, the Academy program could not exist. Rest
assured, however, that you are NOT the students only source of help. Your support for the student
supplements the work primarily completed by the Academy Internship Coordinator(s). Here, then, is what we
ask of you as an advisor:

Assist with research and writing, as needed. Students are now completing what was formerly
known as the alternate writing assignment. Specific information about this assignment is
available in the Academy Notebook and in the locker of the Academy Internship SL webpage.
Academy Internship students will submit a completed rough draft to you on 11/21 and a
revised draft for evaluation on 12/19. Note: Students are being asked to submit a rough draft
via turnitin.com to take their writing through a formal peer editing process.

Review the revised draft of the research essay before winter break. Once the research paper has
been written, you will review the paper with the student so they can make any last minute edits
before they submit the final draft in January.

Provide feedback to the Academy Coordinator. Just after winter break, I will send you a brief
teacher survey via Google Forms to solicit your feedback about your students level of
preparedness and the quality of the work completed.

Assist with presentation. Finally, you will be asked to review and critique your students final
PowerPoint presentation in March. The final presentation is a major component of each
students Academy experience, and any assistance you can offer your student to improve
his/her presentation through a dress rehearsal will be of great benefit.

If you choose to serve as an Academy advisor, please provide your prep period to your student to submit to
the Academy Coordinator(s) via a Google Form. We will confirm your participation at the beginning of
October.

More details will be provided at a scheduled meeting in early October. We will notify you of this meeting.

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CHS Academy Advisor Research Checklist

[Academy Interns: Your Advisors will be completing an online survey that asks them to provide feedback
outlined below.]

Please check of each of the activities listed below for which you gave assistance to your intern:

____Helped intern devise a topic for research

____Helped intern create a thesis statement/focus for research

____Made suggestions concerning possible sources of information

____Supervised intern with the composition of the paper

____Proofread the paper for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors


Please make note of (and initial) the following information:

First Draft Received on Time: Y/N Comments:

Revised Draft Received on Time: Y/N Comments:


I verify that I was given ample opportunity to provide input on the development of this research paper. Y/N
Comments:


I would characterize this research paper as Excellent or Adequate according to the rubric on page 25 of
the Academy Intern Notebook. Comments:

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Guidelines for Research Paper

This research paper combines personal experience and research. See the components below.

PART ONE: Describe the evolution of your personal connection to/interest in this career. For example, when and how
did you first develop an interest in this career? What early connections did you make with this career? How did your
interest develop or change over the years? How have you arrived at your current relationship to this career? (3/4 to 1
page)

PART TWO: Now that youve decided to test the waters in this career, what is necessary to become a successful
practitioner in your chosen career field?

1. What educational and/or apprenticeship requirements must be met? Must you demonstrate success at lower
levels in a career field before you move on to more demanding roles?
2. What qualities of personality and/or work ethic are necessary to be a success in this career field?
3. Of what impacts upon lifestyle (salary limitations, long/unusual hours, continued education for recertification)
should you be aware in order to successfully maintain a career in this field?

This section must include at least one print citation and two citations from personal interviews. The subjects interviews
must be professionals currently engaged in this career field. (1 -2 pages)

PART THREE: Some careers are maxed out, while others are in great demand (e.g., nursing). What are the prospects
for growth in your career area for the next five to ten years? Will you find a great need for your services as you enter
the job market after college graduation or will you have to scramble to get even an entry-level job?

Requirements: This section of the paper will require at least two print citations. (3/4-1 page)

PART FOUR: Based upon your work experience and research, what are your personal plans concerning your future in
this career field? As a result of this project, are you going to pursue this career, choose a related-but-different career, or
pick something completely different? Explain your reasons for your decision in light of the previous three sections of the
paper. (3/4-1 page)

PART FIVE: Works Cited page in correct MLA format. (Note: We will push out information via School Loop to provide
information about correct formatting.)

The page numbers per section are guidelines only, but writing less than the minimum for each section is not advised. Of
course, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling are a must.

Deadlines:

21 NovemberRough draft of essay due to Turnitin.com & your advisor
19 DecemberFinal draft of essay due to your faculty advisor for evaluation.
9 JanuaryFinal draft of essay due to Turnitin.com (Note: You will not submit a paper copy of your final
draft.)
Turnitin.com Registration Information:
Class ID 8083032 Enrollment Password: papera (all lower case)

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Guidelines Multimedia Presentation

See the School Loop Locker for tips for compiling an effective PowerPoint.

Steps for Completing the Presentation:
The student designs the senior multimedia presentation in consultation with his/her advisor. All interns will
be doing their presentations on the same early release day at the end of March.
When working with your advisor, you must follow the steps listed below:
1. Be sure to meet with your advisor to prepare for your project. He/she needs you to stay on schedule
in order for you to do well at the actual presentation.
2. Be sure to load your PowerPoint onto the host teacher
3. Dress appropriately for your presentation; treat this as if it were a job interview or business
presentation.
4. Send thank-you notes to your sponsor and advisor.

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Senior Project Rubric for Written Research Component

Because the types of papers are so varied, this rubric does not deal with the issue of content, but must limit
itself to style and presentation.

An Excellent paper
Has detailed and accurate research
Is written in a clear and informative style.
Is logically organized.
Contains a limited number of grammatical mistakes, none of which interfere with understanding of the
paper.
Fully addresses the prompts for each of the 4 sections.
Provides appropriate support detail, including charts, graphs, etc., if needed.
Is printed neatly and formatted attractively.
Contains citations of a minimum of 4 different sources including 2 personal interviews and at least 1
print citation.
Has been appropriately edited by your advisor as evidenced by completed Advisor Research Checklist.

An Adequate paper
Has some research, but it may not be thorough enough.
Is understandable for the most part, though the style may not always be clear and informative.
Is logically organized.
Contains some grammatical errors, a few of which may distract from the paper.
Addresses the prompts for each of the 4 sections but may leave some questions unanswered
Provides some support detail, including charts, etc., if needed
Is printed neatly and has an acceptable format.
Contains citations of a minimum of 3 different sources including 1 personal interview
Has been edited by your advisor as evidenced by completed Advisor Research Checklist.

An Inadequate paper
Has little evidence of research or the research is inaccurate.
Makes confusing statements and exhibits an unclear style.
May not be logically organized.
Contains a number of grammatical errors.
Does not address the majority of the prompts for each of the 4 sections.
Provides little or no support detail.
Does not contain citations and/or work cited page.
May not be printed neatly and/or formatting is cluttered and confusing.

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Senior Presentation Rubric

Student Name:

Advisor:

Excellent
Appearance is professional and appropriate for the occasion.
Oral Presentation is clear, effective, and delivered in a well-organized and confident
manner
Visual Elements are well integrated and enhance the presentation in a significant manner
Questions from audience are addressed confidently and effectively
Content of Presentation clearly addresses the prompt: Discuss your overall experience in
the academy program with a strong emphasis on the positive events and personal growth
experiences you encountered during your tenure as an academy intern.

Adequate
Appearance is less than completely professional and appropriate for the occasion.
Oral Presentation is clear, effective, and is delivered in an organized manner
Visual Effects adequately enhance the presentation
Questions from audience are addressed adequately
Content of Presentation addresses the prompt but may occasionally go off-topic

Inadequate
Appearance is unprofessional or inappropriate.
Oral Presentation is not clear, effective, or delivered in an organized manner
Visual Effects are inadequate
Questions from audience are not addressed adequately or confidently
Content of Presentation does not address the prompt

Evaluator:

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Date:

Carlsbad High School Academy Program

Student Handbook

Important Definitions

Please be familiar with these common terms and phrases found throughout the notebook.

Academy AdvisorA faculty member who agrees to help you with your research paper and Senior
Presentation over the course of the school year

ContractThe legal document signed by you, your parent, and your Internship Sponsor; this must be turned
in to your Intern Coordinator before you begin your internship

Final evaluationOnce you have completed your 90-hour internship, your sponsor should fill this out and
mail it to us (you provide a school-addressed, stamped envelope to your sponsor)

Intern CoordinatorMs. Papera, who will monitor your progress throughout the school year

Internship Journals1-2 page journals describing your on-site experiences as you complete your internship
hours; one should be completed and turned in approximately every 20 hours of your 90-hour internship

Internship SponsorThis is the businessperson with whom you work during your internship

Research PaperA 5-10 page research paper that is in some way related to the career area of your internship;
it is written under the supervision of your Academy Advisor and the final draft is due no later than the first
week of January

Senior PresentationThe multimedia presentation in March (on a Professional Development day) during
which you present the best of your Academy Internship experiences

10-hour evaluationAfter your first 10 hours of on-the-job experience in your internship, your sponsor
should fill this out and mail it to us (you provide a school-addressed, stamped envelope to your sponsor)

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Schedule for Junior Workshops Spring 2015

You must attend each workshop, either at lunch or after school. Lunch and afternoon
meetings will be held in room 3103.

Date
Workshop Title
February 10, 2015 (Tuesday)
Resume/Cover letter

February 23, 2015 (Monday)
Resume/cover letter due to
Intern Coordinators: rooms
3202 or 2007
March 5, 2015 (Thursday)
Final date for late resume/cover
letter to avoid being dropped
from program
March 12, 2015 (Thursday)
Interview Skills
March 11, 2015 (Wednesday, 2:30-
Observation of Senior
4:30 pm)
Presentations
th
April 2015 (LIBRARY, 4 period)
Professional Interviews
May 4, 2015 (Monday)
Meeting with students and
2:40 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (LIBRARY)
parents

Your notebook, calendar with deadlines, sponsor links, and other pertinent information for this
program can be found on our website on School Loop, under the Curriculum tab. Please read your
notebook thoroughly. You will find the contract on page 8.

Note the sponsor links, which can help you with potential internships.

Check your School Loop email frequently, as we will communicate with you via this medium often.

Should you choose not to continue with the program, contact us immediately through School Loop.
This is especially important if you do not plan to go through the interview process.

Notify us formally via School Loop of your intention to change the number of internship hours (90 or
180) that you indicated after your practice interview.

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