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== To become a new intern, students must: == |
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What do interns do? |
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* Be a current student in the Shoreline School District in grades 8 thru 11 (for Summer sessions) or 9 thru 12 (for Winter session). |
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Learning Experience |
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* Have strong aptitude in math, science and computer science. |
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There is a multi-month learning program to bring new students up to speed. We get 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). This can be quite intimidating as the topics we explore are typically considered college level material. |
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* Be currently enrolled in or have completed one of the following: |
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** AP Computer Science A |
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** Running Start CS courses |
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** Other technical computer/programming courses |
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::''(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 could serve as substitute qualifications.)'' |
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* Have the time to participate and keep up with the <u>'''[[Meeting_information#Schedule|schedule]]'''</u> of the program (minimum 20 hours per month). |
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* Have transportation to and from the district central office ([[Meeting_information#Meeting Location|The Shoreline Center]]). |
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* Have strong aptitude with very technical concepts. |
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* Complete the application and interview process: |
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** 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 <u>[[Term ScheduleW24|application deadline]]</u>.)'' |
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** Interview with internship coordination team |
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** Complete entrance quiz (example questions can be found <u>[[Sample Questions|here]]</u>.) |
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'''Note: '''The learning program includes activities that require the students to be comfortable with the Java programming language. Students familiar with other programming languages should follow a tutorial to become sufficiently acclimated to Java programming. |
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Hands-On Practical Experience |
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- Navin Reddy's [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyeobzWxl7pe_IiTfNyr55kwJPWbgxB5 Java video tutorial series] (up to lesson #20) |
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The students that join this internship help IT staff with projects that support district technology needs. Most times, interns help with small tasks. While this may not sound exciting, there are large-scale technology/programming projects that have a significant impact on school functions. Before students can work on these projects, we train them. |
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- W3 Schools [https://www.w3schools.com/java/ Java tutorial] |
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== To stay in the program == |
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* Maintain academic performance in school. |
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::''(Students do not have to have straight A's but their grades must not drop overall.)'' |
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* Maintain clean disciplinary record in school. |
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* Maintain an excellent attendance record within the program (minimum of 20 hours per month in attendance). |
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* Participate in activities and perform well in learning projects. |
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* 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. |
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 3 September 2024
To become a new 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 strong aptitude in math, science and computer science.
- 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 could serve as substitute qualifications.)
- Have the time to participate and keep up with the schedule of the program (minimum 20 hours per month).
- Have transportation to and from the district central office (The Shoreline Center).
- Have strong aptitude with very technical concepts.
- 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 application deadline.)
- Interview with internship coordination team
- Complete entrance quiz (example questions can be found here.)
Note: The learning program includes activities that require the students to be comfortable with the Java programming language. Students familiar with other programming languages should follow a tutorial to become sufficiently acclimated to Java programming.
- Navin Reddy's Java video tutorial series (up to lesson #20) - W3 Schools Java tutorial
To stay in the program
- Maintain academic performance in school.
- (Students do not have 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).
- 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.