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Meeting information

2026-05-04T17:08:35Z

Admin: /* Schedule */

== Meeting Location ==
[[File:SLC.png|thumb|Shoreline Center Location.]]
Interns meet at the Shoreline School District Information Technology Department. This department is located at the school district central office ''(next to the Shoreline Stadium near I-5 and NE 185th Street)'' located at:
:'''Shoreline Center'''
:18560 1st Ave NE
:Shoreline, WA 98155
[https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7642705,-122.3269118,797m/data=!3m1!1e3 (Location on Google Maps)]

The IT Department is located at the North end of the Shoreline Center campus in building H. This can be found by going into the North parking lot entrance near the tennis courts and soccer field of Shoreline Park. The H building is along the Southern edge of the parking lot.

The internship program is run by the network services staff and designated student assistants in the IT department. Interns meet in the technology learning lab and the network services office.

'''Note:''' Make sure to verify the location on the map. Do not mistakenly head to Shoreline Community College. The Shoreline Center is not associated with the college. Geographically, the complex is 10 blocks North of the Shoreline Library and about 2 blocks West of the 185th Street Light Rail station.

== Schedule ==
'''''Flexible Schedule'''''

After the introductory first year, students who decide to continue within the program can choose their schedule and what projects they can work on. All interns must spend a minimum of 20 hours of learning/volunteer time to retain good standing within the program. For group projects, all team members jointly decide the meeting times and the specifics of the projects they will be working on. Students will have opportunities to come on alternative days to make up for missed sessions.

Summer 2026 applications are now being accepted.

'''''Summer Session Starting June 10th, 2026'''''
* Every '''Monday''' after school. Start time is '''3:00 PM''' and concludes at '''5:30 PM''' (IT pathway students).
* Every '''Wednesday''' after school. Start time is '''1:30 PM ''' OR '''3:00 PM''' and concludes at '''5:30 PM''' (new students).
* Every '''Friday''' after school. Start time is '''3:00 PM''' and concludes at '''5:30 PM''' (Computer Science pathway students).
* One '''Saturday''' every month. Start time is '''9:00 AM''' and concludes at '''4:00 PM'''.
* '''A minimum of one day during each school break''' (Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break). Start time '''9:00 AM''' and concludes at '''4:00 PM'''.
* Summer Break days - Start time '''9:00 AM''' and concludes at '''4:00 PM'''.
The schedule for the Summer has not been set. The schedule is anticipated to be one day a week from mid-July through to the end of August.
''(Students must bring lunch or have meal arrangements for the long days)''

For new interns, you can find information about the upcoming session [[Upcoming Session Information|here]].

'''NOTE:''' Interns who are up to the challenge are highly encouraged to enter into the '''Running Start''' program in Junior and/or Senior years as this can save on long-term college costs and provide students with commensurate educational experience. This also has the benefit of providing more flexibility to class schedules.

Upcoming Session Information

2026-05-02T06:22:36Z

Admin: /* Important Dates */

The application process will open soon for students wishing to become interns in the IT Department during Winter of 2025. The term will start December 3rd, 2025. This opportunity is available to all students at Shorewood and Shorecrest. It is important to apply as early as possible as there are a limited number of seats in the program. Prospective interns need to meet the [[Internship Qualifications|qualifications]] and interview before the start date.

== Application and interview process ==
Students interested in the program must send an initial contact e-mail to the coordinator. The e-mail needs to state why you are interested in becoming an intern, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how you meet the stated qualifications (indicate your school, grade and any relevant classes or activities that demonstrate your technical competency). For the Spring 2026 session, there are 10 seats available. Selection will be based on qualifications and how soon you apply.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; border: 2px solid red;"
!⚠️
!Application window OPEN
|-
| colspan="2" |E-mail your statement of interest to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]'''.
Seats are limited. Submit early to provide sufficient time for the interview process.

Application deadline '''June 5th, 2026.'''
|-
|colspan="2" |''10 seats remaining''
|}

After initial contact and cursory confirmation of qualifications, students will have an interview and aptitude test scheduled.

The interview is informal (no suit/tie/dress requirements). This is an opportunity for the prospective intern to visit the [[Meeting information#Meeting Location|facility]] and get a first-hand look at facilities, what resources are available, and what they would be doing. Time slots for interviewing occur after school or on Saturdays (see [[#Important Dates|dates]] below). ''(Other time slots can be scheduled based on availability)''

After the interview, students will take a written mathematics aptitude exam. The goal of the test is to confirm that the student has an understanding of the mathematical concepts required for the program. Computer science students should also have some basic programming experience (the examination questions are programming language agnostic so you can use whichever programming language you are most comfortable with). Example questions can be found [[Sample Questions|here]]. The interview and exam process takes about 60 minutes.

== Important Dates ==
The following are a list of important dates for the application process:
* May 2nd, May 23rd - Interview days
* May 13th, 20th - Interviewing (after school)
* '''June 5th - Application deadline'''. Last day for application e-mails (send to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]''')
* '''June 8th - Last chance to interview (after school)'''
* June 10th - Orientation session (ID badge pictures, [[Intern Manual|Intern Manual]] review, equipment assignment) after school Wednesday
* June 19th - Orientation session (CLI/OS introduction, laptop orientation) full day session.
* '''June 20th - Full day orientation & maintenance session Saturday''' ''(mandatory for all new students)''
* June 24th - Orientation session (Computer science introduction) full day session.
* '''Summer Break (Dates TBD)''' - ''Full day sessions. Dates will be determined by students.''
Students wishing to become an intern in the IT Department internship program should check the '''[[Internship Qualifications|requirements]]''' of the program to verify qualifications.

== Schedule ==
The following is a general schedule subject to change based on availability of coordinator and support staff. Accepted interns will be polled to arrange a schedule that best meets the constraints of the group. Meeting days during break may be substituted with a second Saturday meetup depending on group needs.

'''General Time Schedule'''
* September thru June - Wednesdays after school 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on full-day Wednesdays)
* September thru June - IT on Mondays. Engineering/CS on Fridays. (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
* September thru June - One Saturday per month 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* June - Other day(s) after last day of school 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* December - One day during Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* February - One day during Mid-Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* April - One day during Spring Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Summer - Multiple days during Summer Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Maintenance days do not count as a learning session and are an extra Saturday meetup (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) during the month. On these days, students will do full maintenance, cleaning and inventory to keep things in order. Not all interns attend all maintenance days but all interns must attend at least two maintenance sessions a year. On maintenance days, students will reset learning kits for new students, update computer software, and handle other tasks to prepare for the upcoming season. On inventory days, students will cycle old equipment and supplies out of service and integrate new items into the learning program. Cleaning days, students will clean, dust, and wipe down all shelves, floors, tables, and other work areas.

'''Lab Maintenance Days'''
* December - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* March - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)
* June - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* September - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)

''(Schedule could change depending on progress and needs of the group)''

Upcoming Session Information

2026-04-22T17:00:49Z

Admin: /* Application and interview process */

The application process will open soon for students wishing to become interns in the IT Department during Winter of 2025. The term will start December 3rd, 2025. This opportunity is available to all students at Shorewood and Shorecrest. It is important to apply as early as possible as there are a limited number of seats in the program. Prospective interns need to meet the [[Internship Qualifications|qualifications]] and interview before the start date.

== Application and interview process ==
Students interested in the program must send an initial contact e-mail to the coordinator. The e-mail needs to state why you are interested in becoming an intern, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how you meet the stated qualifications (indicate your school, grade and any relevant classes or activities that demonstrate your technical competency). For the Spring 2026 session, there are 10 seats available. Selection will be based on qualifications and how soon you apply.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; border: 2px solid red;"
!⚠️
!Application window OPEN
|-
| colspan="2" |E-mail your statement of interest to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]'''.
Seats are limited. Submit early to provide sufficient time for the interview process.

Application deadline '''June 5th, 2026.'''
|-
|colspan="2" |''10 seats remaining''
|}

After initial contact and cursory confirmation of qualifications, students will have an interview and aptitude test scheduled.

The interview is informal (no suit/tie/dress requirements). This is an opportunity for the prospective intern to visit the [[Meeting information#Meeting Location|facility]] and get a first-hand look at facilities, what resources are available, and what they would be doing. Time slots for interviewing occur after school or on Saturdays (see [[#Important Dates|dates]] below). ''(Other time slots can be scheduled based on availability)''

After the interview, students will take a written mathematics aptitude exam. The goal of the test is to confirm that the student has an understanding of the mathematical concepts required for the program. Computer science students should also have some basic programming experience (the examination questions are programming language agnostic so you can use whichever programming language you are most comfortable with). Example questions can be found [[Sample Questions|here]]. The interview and exam process takes about 60 minutes.

== Important Dates ==
The following are a list of important dates for the application process:
* May 2nd, May 23rd - Interview days
* May 13th, 20th - Interviewing (after school)
* '''June 5th - Application deadline'''. Last day for application e-mails (send to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]''')
* '''June 8th - Last chance to interview (after school)'''
* June 10th - Orientation session (ID badge pictures, [[Intern Manual|Intern Manual]] review, equipment assignment) after school Wednesday
* '''June 13th - Full day orientation & maintenance session Saturday''' ''(mandatory for all new students)''
* June 19th - Orientation session (CLI/OS introduction, laptop orientation) full day session.
* June 24th - Orientation session (Computer science introduction) full day session.
* '''Summer Break (Dates TBD)''' - ''Full day sessions. Dates will be determined by students.''
Students wishing to become an intern in the IT Department internship program should check the '''[[Internship Qualifications|requirements]]''' of the program to verify qualifications.

== Schedule ==
The following is a general schedule subject to change based on availability of coordinator and support staff. Accepted interns will be polled to arrange a schedule that best meets the constraints of the group. Meeting days during break may be substituted with a second Saturday meetup depending on group needs.

'''General Time Schedule'''
* September thru June - Wednesdays after school 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on full-day Wednesdays)
* September thru June - IT on Mondays. Engineering/CS on Fridays. (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
* September thru June - One Saturday per month 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* June - Other day(s) after last day of school 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* December - One day during Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* February - One day during Mid-Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* April - One day during Spring Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Summer - Multiple days during Summer Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Maintenance days do not count as a learning session and are an extra Saturday meetup (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) during the month. On these days, students will do full maintenance, cleaning and inventory to keep things in order. Not all interns attend all maintenance days but all interns must attend at least two maintenance sessions a year. On maintenance days, students will reset learning kits for new students, update computer software, and handle other tasks to prepare for the upcoming season. On inventory days, students will cycle old equipment and supplies out of service and integrate new items into the learning program. Cleaning days, students will clean, dust, and wipe down all shelves, floors, tables, and other work areas.

'''Lab Maintenance Days'''
* December - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* March - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)
* June - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* September - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)

''(Schedule could change depending on progress and needs of the group)''

Upcoming Session Information

2026-04-22T17:00:13Z

Admin: /* Important Dates */

The application process will open soon for students wishing to become interns in the IT Department during Winter of 2025. The term will start December 3rd, 2025. This opportunity is available to all students at Shorewood and Shorecrest. It is important to apply as early as possible as there are a limited number of seats in the program. Prospective interns need to meet the [[Internship Qualifications|qualifications]] and interview before the start date.

== Application and interview process ==
Students interested in the program must send an initial contact e-mail to the coordinator. The e-mail needs to state why you are interested in becoming an intern, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how you meet the stated qualifications (indicate your school, grade and any relevant classes or activities that demonstrate your technical competency). For the Spring 2026 session, there are 10 seats available. Selection will be based on qualifications and how soon you apply.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; border: 2px solid red;"
!⚠️
!Application window OPEN
|-
| colspan="2" |E-mail your statement of interest to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]'''.
Seats are limited. Submit early to provide sufficient time for the interview process.

Application deadline '''May 15th, 2026.'''
|-
|colspan="2" |''10 seats remaining''
|}

After initial contact and cursory confirmation of qualifications, students will have an interview and aptitude test scheduled.

The interview is informal (no suit/tie/dress requirements). This is an opportunity for the prospective intern to visit the [[Meeting information#Meeting Location|facility]] and get a first-hand look at facilities, what resources are available, and what they would be doing. Time slots for interviewing occur after school or on Saturdays (see [[#Important Dates|dates]] below). ''(Other time slots can be scheduled based on availability)''

After the interview, students will take a written mathematics aptitude exam. The goal of the test is to confirm that the student has an understanding of the mathematical concepts required for the program. Computer science students should also have some basic programming experience (the examination questions are programming language agnostic so you can use whichever programming language you are most comfortable with). Example questions can be found [[Sample Questions|here]]. The interview and exam process takes about 60 minutes.

== Important Dates ==
The following are a list of important dates for the application process:
* May 2nd, May 23rd - Interview days
* May 13th, 20th - Interviewing (after school)
* '''June 5th - Application deadline'''. Last day for application e-mails (send to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]''')
* '''June 8th - Last chance to interview (after school)'''
* June 10th - Orientation session (ID badge pictures, [[Intern Manual|Intern Manual]] review, equipment assignment) after school Wednesday
* '''June 13th - Full day orientation & maintenance session Saturday''' ''(mandatory for all new students)''
* June 19th - Orientation session (CLI/OS introduction, laptop orientation) full day session.
* June 24th - Orientation session (Computer science introduction) full day session.
* '''Summer Break (Dates TBD)''' - ''Full day sessions. Dates will be determined by students.''
Students wishing to become an intern in the IT Department internship program should check the '''[[Internship Qualifications|requirements]]''' of the program to verify qualifications.

== Schedule ==
The following is a general schedule subject to change based on availability of coordinator and support staff. Accepted interns will be polled to arrange a schedule that best meets the constraints of the group. Meeting days during break may be substituted with a second Saturday meetup depending on group needs.

'''General Time Schedule'''
* September thru June - Wednesdays after school 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on full-day Wednesdays)
* September thru June - IT on Mondays. Engineering/CS on Fridays. (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
* September thru June - One Saturday per month 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* June - Other day(s) after last day of school 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* December - One day during Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* February - One day during Mid-Winter Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* April - One day during Spring Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Summer - Multiple days during Summer Break 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Maintenance days do not count as a learning session and are an extra Saturday meetup (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) during the month. On these days, students will do full maintenance, cleaning and inventory to keep things in order. Not all interns attend all maintenance days but all interns must attend at least two maintenance sessions a year. On maintenance days, students will reset learning kits for new students, update computer software, and handle other tasks to prepare for the upcoming season. On inventory days, students will cycle old equipment and supplies out of service and integrate new items into the learning program. Cleaning days, students will clean, dust, and wipe down all shelves, floors, tables, and other work areas.

'''Lab Maintenance Days'''
* December - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* March - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)
* June - Lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ('''all new interns are required to attend''')
* September - Cleaning 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (volunteers needed)

''(Schedule could change depending on progress and needs of the group)''

Meeting information

2026-04-22T16:58:36Z

Admin: /* Schedule */

Meeting information

2026-04-22T16:56:55Z

Admin: /* Schedule */

2025-10-17T16:51:45Z

Admin:

= Current Learning =
* NAND2Tetris - Students currently engaged in the NAND2Tetris learning program meet on Tuesdays after school with makeup sessions on Fridays after school. Students on chapter 11 who are concurrently working with the artificial intelligence group must attend both sessions until the final projects are submitted. This includes Saturday sessions.
* Artificial Intelligence - For students in after school sports programs that miss the Wednesday sessions, make sure to watch the Harvard CS50 Artificial Intelligence videos posted on the intern shared drive prior to the makeup sessions on Fridays. The in-person walk thru will not be repeated.

= Policies =
* [[Intern Manual|Intern Manual]] - Make sure to follow the guidelines as delineated in the code of conduct. Failure to comply can result in dismissal from the program.

= Inventories of Components and Kits =
* [[Other Computers|Computers]]
* [[Electronics Kits|Electronics Learning Kits]]
* [[Logic Trainers|Logic Learning Kits]]
* [[Component Inventory|Component Inventory]]
* [[Robotic Kits|Robotic Kits]]
* [[MCUs and FPGAs|Microcontrollers & FPGAs]]
* [[CPU Trainers|CPU Trainers]]

2025-10-17T16:04:13Z

Admin: /* Time Commitment */

[[File:Caybulwrapper.png|thumb|You. You poor soul.]]

Over the next one, two, or three years (depending on your age), you will engage in a [[Learning Program|learning program]] that encompasses elements of computer science, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology information technology], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_engineering computer engineering], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics mechatronics] and other technical disciplines. In this context, the program serves as a mentorship program allowing students to learn various concepts with the help of adults in computing professions.

Additionally, there will be occasional opportunities to perform work "in the field" in order to help maintain District technologies and systems and gain practical experience. This program can provide an opportunity to serve the staff and students of the Shoreline School District while still being a student yourself.

On this page, you will find general information on what you can expect from being an intern and see an overview of what is expected of you as an intern. The IT department accepts a limited number of students per enrollment period and you must be sure that this is right for you. The time and mental demands can be very challenging so be sure to fully understand what you may be getting into.

== What do Information Technology interns do? ==

'''Learning Experience'''
[[File:Calc.png|thumb|Building a calculator.]]
Taking AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A in high school will teach you many things about computers and programming. These classes will give you a high level understanding of what computers are used for and how to get them to do what you want them to do. But HOW computers work is another story. You will often hear that computers work in the binary number system and that transistors are the most important device that allow computers to work. Your learning experience in the internship will take you to the lower levels that are typically glossed over in most classes.

For new interns, there is a multi-month learning curriculum to bring new students up to speed. The material gets VERY DEEP into how computers work. We get into computer mathematics, logic design, electronic circuits, computer architecture, low-level programming (Assembly), and high-level programming (Java, Perl and Python). This can be quite intimidating as the topics explored are typically considered college level material. This learning experience makes sure students have a deep foundational understanding of how computers work and cements their skills in abstract thinking, causality and effective communication.

Once new interns have completed the initial learning phase, they become full interns and have many more learning options and activities available. Interns are always engaged in learning activities and projects and they can decide what pathways to follow according to their interests. Where possible, interns will be assigned tasks/duties that coincide with their chosen learning pathways to enhance the learning experience. Currently, the program has learning pathways and projects that follow four tracks. Computer science, computer engineering/digital electronics, information technology and mechatronics.

'''Hands-On Labs'''

All interns use their acquired knowledge in practical lab projects. Early projects are guided learning experiences working through pre-made kits. Interns have access to electronic components, workstations, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other tools to create working projects. Later projects can be custom projects or enhancements of recreations of projects done by previous groups of interns.

'''IT Department Support'''
[[File:Network1.png|thumb|Communications network.]]
The Information Technology department of the Shoreline School District services over 1500 staff and 8500 students across 18 sites in the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Interns from time to time will engage in helping technicians to troubleshoot, install, maintain, decommission and inventory equipment and software. These tasks will usually be done during non-school days (school breaks and the Summer). Interns must have a flexible schedule to work on those days.

The most common work involves physical labor, repetitive and small tasks. While these tasks may not sound exciting, they are critically important and have a significant impact on school functions. Interns must be willing to take on these kinds of duties. Interns will gradually learn more and build their skillset allowing them to take on more complex and interesting technical tasks. Students will gain experience with networking systems, servers, and programming. This experience will enhance the internship learning pathway that they are involved in. There are often large-scale technology/programming projects that students can participate in. Examples include:
* Implementing network infrastructure installation and configuration in school buildings
* Programming websites for district-wide functions
* Building applications to support monitoring and troubleshooting tasks.
* Operation system installation and support

'''Note:''' It is important to understand that time spent in the internship program is '''entirely voluntary'''. Students have used aspects of the internship experience to gain community service credit for high school, college credit for internships or independent studies, and bullet items for resumes. Prospective students should be fully aware that there is no inherent provisions made for monetary compensation.

== Is this right for you? ==

To determine if an internship is right for you, consider the following questions...

'''Have you ever written a computer program in your spare time?''' ''(you know... just for fun)''

This experience will challenge your programming skills. All interns start off by running through a learning program in computer engineering to understand how computers work. This program is very technical and can take 6 months to a full year to complete.

'''Do you enjoy learning about technology?'''

The purpose of this internship is to learn as much as possible about computing and other STEM fields. After the initial learning, interns will be eligible to engage in more advanced learning projects. An internship with a school system is geared towards learning so you must continue to engage in activities that enhance your knowledge.

Keep in mind, computing is about '''machines that do mathematics'''. Prospective interns should be comfortable with learning and doing both arithmetical and logical mathematics.

'''Are you willing to volunteer your time?'''

The IT department of the Shoreline School District as well as other departments frequently have computer related tasks that come up that we assign to interns. Some tasks are mundane and some are technically challenging. These are practical work experiences that you can put on a job resume or college application to demonstrate your technical acumen.

'''Do you have the ability to invest the time?'''

Participating as an intern/mentee can be very time consuming and students '''MUST''' have the time available and be willing to commit as attendance is mandatory.

== Time Commitment ==

All interns are required to attend a '''minimum''' of '''20 hours per month'''. This time will be spent on structured and independent learning projects. That time will be scheduled with the program coordinator. Students can sign up for extra time to get help with work on personal projects and to work on district projects to get hands-on practical experience. Students will also need to be able to do learning activities on their own time. These activities include reading assignments, videos to watch and research done independently.

'''General Schedule Information'''

Meeting sessions will occur on designated days after school, one Saturday a month and one day during each of the school breaks. Depending on holiday schedules and other factors, there may be addition meetings to make sure the monthly minimum is met. New students will start with a required learning program that is generally completed over the course of 6 months where students will learn how computers operate and how programming works. For students continuing in the program after the initial learning, they will choose a pathway for learning. There is flexibility as far as the specific days and time slots that are scheduled.

See [[Upcoming Session Information|Upcoming Session Information]] for application information.

2025-09-24T22:49:52Z

Admin: /* Important Dates */

The application process will open soon for students wishing to become interns in the IT Department during Winter of 2025. The term will start December 3rd, 2025. This opportunity is available to all students at Shorewood and Shorecrest. It is important to apply as early as possible as there are a limited number of seats in the program. Prospective interns need to meet the [[Internship Qualifications|qualifications]] and interview before the start date.

== Application and interview process ==
Students interested in the program must send an initial contact e-mail to the coordinator. The e-mail needs to state why you are interested in becoming an intern, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how you meet the stated qualifications.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; border: 2px solid red;"
!⚠️
!Application window OPEN
|-
| colspan="2" |E-mail your statement of interest to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]'''.
Seats are limited. Submit early to provide sufficient time for the interview process.

Application deadline '''November 25th, 2025.'''
|}

After initial contact and cursory confirmation of qualifications, students will have an interview and aptitude test scheduled.

The interview is informal (no suit/tie/dress requirements). This is an opportunity for the prospective intern to visit the [[Meeting information#Meeting Location|facility]] and get a first-hand look at facilities, what resources are available, and what they would be doing. Time slots for interviewing occur after school or on Saturdays (see [[#Important Dates|dates]] below). ''(Other time slots can be scheduled based on availability)''

After the interview, students will take a written mathematics aptitude exam. The goal of the test is to confirm that the student has an understanding of the mathematical concepts required for the program. Computer science students should also have some basic programming experience (the quiz questions are programming language agnostic so you can use whichever programming language you are most comfortable with). Example questions can be found [[Sample Questions|here]]. The interview and exam process takes about 60 minutes.

== Important Dates ==
The following are a list of important dates for the application process:
* October 18th, October 25th - Interview days
* October 22nd, 28th, 29th - Interviewing (after school)
* November 10th, 12th, 13th - Interviewing (after school)
* November 18th, 19th, 21st - Interviewing (after school)
* '''November 25th - Application deadline'''. Last day for application e-mails (send to '''[mailto:david.watson@ssd412.org?Subject=Internship%20Application david.watson@ssd412.org]''')
* '''December 1st - Last chance to interview (after school)'''
* December 3rd - Orientation session (ID badge pictures, Intern Manual review, equipment assignment) after school Wednesday
* December 10th - Orientation session (CLI/OS introduction, laptop orientation) after school Wednesday
* '''December 13th - Full day orientation & maintenance session Saturday''' ''(mandatory for all new students)''
* December 17th - Orientation session (Computer science introduction) after school Wednesday
* '''Winter Break (Date TBD)''' - ''Full day session''
Students wishing to become an intern in the IT Department internship program should check the '''[[Internship Qualifications|requirements]]''' of the program to verify qualifications.

== Fall Schedule ==
For 2025, the following is a general schedule subject to change based on availability of coordinator and support staff. Accepted interns will be polled to arrange a schedule that best meets the constraints of the group.

* September thru November - One day a week after school according to '''group consensus''' (usually Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
* September thru November - One Saturday per month 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* September or October - One extra Saturday will be scheduled for lab maintenance, cleaning and inventory 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

''(Schedule could change depending on progress and needs of the group)''

Internship Qualifications

2025-09-24T22:48:57Z

Admin: /* To stay in the program */

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== To participate as an intern, students must: ==

* Be a current student in the Shoreline School District in grades 8 thru 11 (for Summer sessions) or 9 thru 12 (for Winter session).
* Have transportation to and from the district central office ([[Meeting_information#Meeting Location|The Shoreline Center]]).
* Have available time to participate and keep up with the '''[[Meeting_information#Schedule|schedule]]''' of the program (minimum 20 hours per month).

== To qualify a new intern, students must: ==
All students need to have strong aptitude in math, science and computing and be comfortable with very technical concepts. New students will start on an initial learning path and will graduate to a specialized learning track. The required qualifications you need will depend on the track you are interested in. The tracks are '''computer science''', '''information technology''' and '''engineering'''.
* '''Information Technology students''' must have completed one of the following:
** AP Computer Science Principles
** Any Running Start CS course
::''(Personal experience with computer system administration or demonstrated participation in STEM classes and activities can substitute for entry requirements.)''

* '''Computer Science students''' need to be currently enrolled in or have completed one of the following:
** AP Computer Science A
** Running Start CS courses
** Other technical computer/programming courses
::''(This requirement may be waived if the student can demonstrate sufficient aptitude and/or enthusiasm towards computing/programming during the interview process. Personal experience with computer programming and computer science concepts or participation in STEM classes and activities such as Robotics/TSA could serve as substitute qualifications.)''
* '''Engineering students''' need to be currently enrolled in or have completed the following:
** AP Physics and AP Calculus
** Running Start Physics and Calculus courses
::''(This requirement may be waived if the student can demonstrate sufficient aptitude and/or enthusiasm towards electronics and robotics during the interview process. Personal experience with microcontroller programming, electronics or participation in STEM classes and activities such as Robotics/TSA could serve as substitute qualifications.)''

== To apply, students must: ==
* Complete the application and interview process:
** Initial contact e-mail with letter of interest to the coordinator. ''(The letter of interest should state why you are interested in becoming an intern and how you meet the stated qualifications. E-mail to '' '''david.watson@ssd412.org''' '' by the [[Upcoming Session Information|application deadline]].)''
** Interview with internship coordination team
** Complete the entrance examination at the time of the interview (example questions can be found [[Sample Questions|here]].)

== To stay in the program ==
* Maintain academic performance in school.
::''(Students do not need to have straight A's but their grades must not drop overall.)''
* Maintain clean disciplinary record in school.
* Maintain an excellent attendance record within the program (minimum of 20 hours per month in attendance).
::''(All students must participate in occasional maintenance day sessions where we do extensive cleaning and inventory management. These occur on Saturdays or during breaks. Each student must participate in at least one per year.)''
* Participate in activities and perform well in learning projects.
* Act within the guidelines required by the Internship Code of Conduct, Safety Guidelines and School District/Departmental policies, all of which will be explained during orientation.

'''Note: '''The learning program includes activities that require students to be comfortable with programming. Here are some online tutorials.
- Navin Reddy's [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyeobzWxl7pe_IiTfNyr55kwJPWbgxB5 Java video tutorial series] (up to lesson #20)
- W3 Schools [https://www.w3schools.com/java/ Java tutorial]
- W3 Schools [https://www.w3schools.com/python/ Python tutorial]