Senior Internships

Dear Students of Class of 2023,

We are so proud of the amazing things you all have contributed to our school community.  We hope your last semester of high school is off to a great start!  We know that the end of high school is a fantastic time for some career exploration and we want to present to students an opportunity to gain some transferable working skills before you graduate high school.  We are offering seniors an internship opportunity for the 4th quarter for any senior who is in good academic standing (all classes above C-) and following the attendance policy at RMHS (8.5 absences or less in semester 2).  Below are a few key notes about our internship program. *This is in addition to the early childhood development internships and the STEM internships that are going to be offered.

  • In order to be eligible for a 4th quarter internship, you must have above a C- in all final grades and current grades in every quarter and be absent unexcused less than 8.5 times in semester 2 (remember, two tardies = 1 absence in a class)
  • On March 2nd, all seniors will be invited to attend an internship fair in the PAC during flex block.  It is not required to get an internship with an organization at the fair, but the fair is a prominent place to make connections with potential internship locations. Students may submit an application with their own internship proposal.
  • All applications must be completed and submitted by 3/16 at 5PM to Ms. Buckley Kadi.buckley@reading.k12.ma.us. - Ms. Buckley will finalize internships by 3/24
  • Internships will take place from 4/3 - 5/18.  Hours must be during school hours- the expectation is a set schedule of 20-30 hours a week.
  • We have encouraged our community partners to pay their student interns, although some might be unpaid.
  • Students enrolled in AP courses must remain in the course or courses until the completion of the appropriate AP exam or exams.  Students may participate in the Internship Program on an abbreviated basis until the completion of AP exams.
  • Product Expected: On 5/18, students are to send an asynchronous video of your zoom presentation (10 minutes) about their learnings, experiences and connections to their future goals via the internship.  We will assemble a committee of staff members to review the presentations. *you can read full details about the final presentation in the application.
  • Ms. Buckley will hold office hours weekly for seniors to check in about their internships and final projects.
  • Should your student decide to do an internship, please help them show up to their internship, help out the community, and complete the final project.
  • If students decide to complete an internship, their 3rd Q grade becomes their 4th quarter grade, too.
  • If students do not finish the internship, or do not complete the final project, they will receive an I (Incomplete) on their transcript until they complete the expectations of the internship, including the final project.  This could affect their graduation status.
  • Below is a link available for you to view the application for the internship:Here is the application.

Thank you!

Ms. Buckley