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High-school externship program highlights community partnerships and career exploration
Summary
The district’s elective externship program for grades 9–12 — lasting 3–10 days — connects students with local partners including Sylvester Manor, the police department, the FBI and regional schools; students travel via a district shuttle van.
James Theinert presented the district’s externship elective for grades 9–12, describing short career-exploration placements that run three to 10 days and return students to class with practical, hands-on experience. "The elective program is open to all students in grades 9-12," Theinert said, and he outlined transportation via the district shuttle van and a list of community partners that provided placements and scholarships.
Superintendent Brian Doelger and Board President Kathleen Lynch praised the program’s community support and student enthusiasm; parent Kate Davidson described her ninth-grade daughter’s experience at Sylvester Manor as valuable beyond classroom learning. Board member Anthony Rando spoke in favor of expanding local opportunities to help students secure future options on the island.
