BHS Internship Information

What We Do:

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

• Experience a prospective career path before committing to years of preparation
• Receive academic credit
• Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
• 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

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).

Requirements for Mentors and Helpful Guidelines:

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MENTOR REQUIREMENTS

GOAL SETTING GUIDELINES

MENTOR EVALUATIONS

Mentor/Site Agreement Form

Requirements for Mentors and Helpful Guidelines:
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• ​Mentor Requirements
• ​Mentor Evaluations
• Goal Setting Guidelines
• Mentor/Site Agreement Form

Available Internship Opportunities:
Click the button below to view a list of available internships for students.

• To apply, please fill out the Internship Application download here (PDF) and email internship coordinator Mrs. Pagliaro pagliarod@barringtonschools.org to schedule a meeting.

View Available Internships

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

• Application download here (PDF)​  
• Weekly Time Sheets - Students submit a time sheet each week demonstrating their prior week's work  download here (PDF) and ​download here (Word)
• 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 download here
    • Mentor evaluation(s) of student intern download here
    • Proper thank you letter to mentor with a stamped, addressed envelope
    • Communication/Check-In with Mrs. Pagliaro
• Portfolio Requirements:
  • FINAL PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS  (click link)
  • ​Final meeting with Mrs. Pagliaro 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 Mrs. Pagliaro in Rm. 110 for placement options and to turn in your application