SARATOGA SPRINGS - During the first week of March, Waldorf juniors embarked on various internships. This week-long, full-time junior internship is one of the integral components of the Waldorf High School experience.
This hands-on experience is just one example of Waldorf’s immersive education allowing students dedicated time away from school to explore professional interests, often leading to additional research through the Senior Project assignment and on to college applications and majors and/or career aspirations. Students design their internship experience with the support of faculty and onsite mentors. Their activities include preliminary research, maintaining internship journals throughout their experience, and final presentations to parents and fellow students. Past projects are as varied as the students themselves.
The internships this past March included: shadowing the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital; learning “What it Takes to Put on a Show" at Home Made Theater; observing special education classes under a school social worker and clinical psychologist at Geyser Crest Elementary School; installation of a new bathroom shower with Constantine Builders, Inc.; and exploring the world of high-end interior design and architecture at Franz Architecture in New York City.
Here is some of the feedback that Joe Constantine, Owner of Constantine Builders, Inc. gave for the student he mentored:
“Working with your student gave me hope that all is not lost when it comes to working with young people. He works well with adults. He’s not afraid to make eye contact. He’s not too proud to ask questions. He certainly has a good future in whatever career choice he makes. If the rest of your students are as well adjusted, our area’s workforce will be blessed with good candidates in the coming years.‚
Waldorf educates preschool fi Grade 12. Enroll now for the 2022-2023 school year. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.waldorfsaratoga.com.
