The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: Junior Fellowship Experience TERM: Fall 2012
INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR: Molly M. McAuliffe OFFICE: 5.141 G
FACULTY ADVISOR: Molly McAuliffe/Meg Scheid ROOM: LLH/5.044

|Email Address: |Molly_McAuliffe@gwinnett.k12.ga.us, Internship Coordinator/Faculty Advisor |
| |Meg_Scheid@gwinnett.k12.ga.us, Faculty Advisor |
|Support: |Help sessions are available by appointment. Please sign up on the clip board in the Counseling Office. |

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Junior Fellowship Experience (JFE) Short Term Fellowship is one semester opportunity for the student to: 1) gain an in-depth understanding about a STEM field of their interest, 2) perform appropriate research or participate in task/project development, 3) investigate professional sources of information within the community, and 4) present highlights of the experience. Students are required to develop a Project Proposal in conjunction with their mentor and supervising teacher and are encouraged to refine their work to submit to the district science fair and/or a national competition. Students in the Short Term Fellowship experience will spend between 5 – 10 contact hours per week for approximately 9 weeks within a mentoring organization or working on an independent project. Students will be required to enroll in a JFE Research & Design course and meet regularly with their GSMST faculty advisor. It is important students seek appropriate supervision for their projects and, if needed, follow all protocols outlined by the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair, maintain proper safety protocols and seek required approvals such as through the School Institutional Review Board (IRB). At the discretion of the Internship Coordinator, administration of GSMST, and/or mentor, a student may be removed from an internship. If deemed necessary, a student will be removed immediately, an approved letter of apology will be sent to the mentor, and other consequences will be determined.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT:
|AKS |Specific Skills |
|Preparation for Work |Prepare appropriate resume |
|(GEQU_A1998-1, 2, 3, 5, & 7) |Prepare appropriate cover letter |
| |Participate in mock interview practice |
| |Identify interests, aptitudes and abilities that will contribute to a career choice |
| |Evaluate appropriateness of proposed internship experience |
|Exploration of the Career Field |Verify hours of internship participation |
|(GEQU_B1998-8-11) |Describe work experience on a consistent basis |
| |Identify time management issues related to the career field |
| |Develop personal list of learning goals for internship experience |
|Demonstration of Acceptable Work |Display businesslike demeanor on the job |
|Habits (GEQU_C1998-13-23) |Dress appropriately to work situation |
| |Exhibit skills and growth in initiative, human relations, and job knowledge |
| |Communicate effectively |
| |Accept and respond appropriately to criticism |
| |Exhibit traits of honesty and truthfulness |
| |Demonstrate characteristics of a team player |
| |Adapt to the work environment |
| |Cooperate with mentors, peers, clients, and/or customers |
| |Demonstrate ability to keep confidentiality |
| |Show positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy |
|Response to Evaluation |Appraise evaluations by supervisors |
|(GEQU_D1998-25-26) |Use supporting evidence to respond appropriately to evaluations |

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: • Junior Fellowship Experience Student Handbook • 1 inch 3-ring Binder

EVALUATIONS AND GRADING:
|Assignments |Grade Weights |Grading Scale |
|“Class Assessments” will include student tasks and |Class Assessments: 35% |A: 90 and above |
|responsibilities log/internship hours log, mentee interest |Summative Assessments: 45% |B: 80 – 89 |
|survey, proposal worksheet, and work plan proposal. |Comprehensive Final Exam: 20% |C: 74 – 79 |
|“Summative Assessments” will include resume, cover letter, |TOTAL: 100% |D: 70 – 73 |
|practice interview, practice presentation, journal responses, | |F: 69 and below |
|and mid-term and final mentor evaluation forms. | | |
|“Comprehensive Final Exam” will include an end-of-semester | | |
|presentation. | | |

OTHER INFORMATION: • Please speak directly with your JFE faculty advisor about how to turn in each JFE assignment (hard copy, email, D2L, etc.).

• Hours & Tasks and Responsibilities Log— you will report to your JFE class for all Anchor Days (see Pacing Guide). On non-Anchor Days, you will sign-in/out in the SRC in order to provide accurate information about your attendance at the worksite and/or school. You will turn in a “completed hours” log along with a brief description of your “tasks and responsibilities” over the time period approximately every 3 weeks. The log can be created and maintained electronically and printed out after each 3 week period. The printed log must be signed by your mentor to validate the hours.

|Date |Responsibilities/Tasks |Comments/Questions |Time In |Time Out |
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The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.