Internship
The Internship Program/Senior Experience is an interactive learning partnership through which students increase, in depth and scope, their knowledge and abilities in a select area of study under the guidance of the internship coordinator, a job coach as well as a mentor on their internship site.
The Teacher Cadet Program seeks to provide high school students insight into the nature of teaching, the problems of schooling, and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in America’s schools.
Faculty List
Name | School | Extension | |
Ms. Laura McSpirit | District | 24020 | |
Ms. Christine Haller | District | 24053 | |
Mrs. Jennifer Errity | District | 24053 | |
Mr. Casey Gotliffe | District | 25029 |
Assessment Philosophy
The Senior Internship/Teacher Cadet Program offers real world experiences for our students. The site mentor/teacher offers reflective opportunities based on the 3 As - Ability, Aptitude, and Attitude. Each student/mentor enthusiastically develop partnerships that professionally build effective benefits for both parties over the course of the prescribed time period of the internship.
Course Offerings
Career Exploration (Internship)
Available 2-3 periods in schedule (PM)
Grade 12
Recommended by Guidance Counselor
The Internship Program/ Senior Experience is an interactive learning partnership through which students increase, in depth and scope, their knowledge and abilities in a select area of study under the guidance of the internship coordinator, a job coach as well as a mentor on their internship site.
The success of each student is based on that individual actively participating in an area of interest that they wish to pursue as a possible career post high school. Different mentors approach this in different ways. Some mentors prepare a special project specifically designed for the student to develop his/her skills. Others bring the student into an ongoing project that may require the student to either work in collaboration with other colleagues or to work independently on one aspect of the project, which the student is capable of undertaking with minimal supervision. In general, internships in the business community include the intern’s participation in professionally related activities. The internship may be in any discipline or involve any profession; however, it is mandatory that the student be an active participant in activities related to the field of study. Students are placed on non-paid internships in the community for 2-3 periods a day. These internships match the student’s career plan that is developed in the course component. Exploration of postsecondary colleges and training programs are also explored to assure a successful transition from High School to the Adult Community.
Honors Teacher Cadet Program
(Full-year elective)
Grade 12
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA) nationally-recognized Teacher Cadet Program is an innovative, curriculum-based college level course designed to attract talented young people to the education profession through a challenging introduction to teaching. The Teacher Cadet Program seeks to provide high school students insight into the nature of teaching, the problems of schooling, and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in America’s schools. This honors-level course requires a GPA of 3.0. Information on the application process is available in Guidance and requires an interview, application and essay. Students receive college credit from Rider University with successful completion of the program.
NJ Learning Standards
Standard 9
21st Century Life and Careers
In today's global economy, students need to be lifelong learners who have the knowledge and skills to adapt to an evolving workplace and world. To address these demands, Standard 9, 21st Century Life and Careers, which includes the 12 Career Ready Practices, establishes clear guidelines for what students need to know and be able to do in order to be successful in their future careers and to achieve financial independence.
Mission: 21st century life and career skills enable students to make informed decisions that prepare them to engage as active citizens in a dynamic global society and to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century global workplace.
Vision: To integrate 21st Century life and career skills across the K-12 curriculum and in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to foster a population that:
- Continually self-reflects and seeks to improve the essential life and career practices that lead to success.
- Uses effective communication and collaboration skills and resources to interact with a global society.
- Is financially literate and financially responsible at home and in the broader community.
- Is knowledgeable about careers and can plan, execute, and alter career goals in response to changing societal and economic conditions.
- Seeks to attain skill and content mastery to achieve success in a chosen career path.
The Standards: Standard 9 is composed of the Career Ready Practices and Standard 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 which are outlined below:
- The 12 Career Ready Practices
These practices outline the skills that all individuals need to have to truly be adaptable, reflective, and proactive in life and careers. These are researched practices that are essential to career readiness.
- 9.1 Personal Financial Literacy
This standard outlines the important fiscal knowledge, habits, and skills that must be mastered in order for students to make informed decisions about personal finance. Financial literacy is an integral component of a student's college and career readiness, enabling students to achieve fulfilling, financially-secure, and successful careers.
- 9.2 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation
This standard outlines the importance of being knowledgeable about one's interests and talents, and being well informed about postsecondary and career options, career planning, and career requirements.
- 9.3 Career and Technical Education
This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.
For students to be college and career ready they must have opportunities to understand career concepts and financial literacy. This includes helping students make informed decisions about their future personal, educational, work, and financial goals. By integrating Standard 9 into instruction, New Jersey students will acquire the necessary academic and life skills to not only achieve individual success but also to contribute to the success of our society.