Overview

Students must complete 135-hours of work with a business/organization relating to the field of Digital Media between their Junior and Senior year. Students should be shadowing professionals in various positions during their time in the internship and actively contributing to projects within the organization. Students must complete the required coursework found on the Internship Canvas site before, during, and after the internship to obtain the honors course credit on their MHS High School transcript and meet the requirement for the Academy. Students that do not complete the internship requirement will receive a failing grade on their high school transcript for this course.

How do I find an internship?

Students are encouraged to begin looking for an internship during their Junior year so that they have secured a placement before the summer. Most students complete the 135-hour requirement in the summer between Junior and Senior year, but students are able to begin earlier, as long as the hours are completed prior to the beginning of their Senior year. It is recommended that students research local businesses and organizations online that relate to their specific interests within Digital Media and then send these companies a Cover Letter (in the form of an email), a copy of their Resume, and a link to their project work/portfolio. Students are also encouraged to network within their current social circles (family, friends, religious organizations, extracurriculars, etc.) to make contacts to find an internship site. Get creative! If you're interested in Skateboarding, find a local Skate Park and see if they have any use for your skills (ie. design graphics, producing vidoes, drafting 3D models, etc.) . You must advocate for yourself and "sell" your skillsets.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an internship site. This process is a key learning experience for our Academy students because helps students develop life skills in responsibility, time management, meeting of deadlines, and communication.

Do you have a list of companies/internship sites in the past that can be used?

Mrs. Kaushik will send out information about potential internship locations via the Remind App as they become available. Mrs. Kaushik does not have "a list", as this information changes on a regular basis and she will not share internship providers information without their explicit permission. Please check your Remind messages often, but do not rely on this as the only source of internship sites. See the above question "How Do I find an internship?" for more information.

Are the due dates on Canvas final?

Yes and No. There is some flexibility in turning in assignments. If you are not meeting those dues dates, you will struggle to complete your internship requirements by the final deadline. All of the elements on the Canvas Internship site must be completed no later than 2 weeks before the semester ends. No work will be accepted after this date. This includes all of the forms, the timesheet, the journal entries, the thank you card, the 2 honors portfolio projects, the internship evaluation, and the presentation, which will be given in early December/April in front of the other Academy students, teachers, parents, and business partners. Mrs. Kaushik WILL NOT follow up with individual students on missing items. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all items are completed on Canvas by the final deadline. If the students have questions about the individual assignments, they are encouraged to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Kaushik to discuss. Parents are encouraged to have their student log into Canvas at home regularly to see what assignments still need to be completed. See the question below, “What does Mrs. Kaushik need when I START my internship?” for the importance of submitting documentation in a timely manner.

What if I don't find/complete an internship?

It is mandated by WCPSS (not Millbrook HS) that all Academy students complete this internship credit successfully in order to graduate from the academy. If the internship is not completed by the above deadline, the students' Academy status will be revoked, they will no longer be invited to participate in Academy functions, and their schedule may be affected. They will not be allowed to put membership in the Academy on any resume, scholarship, or job application if they are removed from the academy. Additionally, these students will not be allowed to walk at the Academy Graduation for the Class of 2020. Students will also receive a failing grade (0%) on their high school transcript for this course.