Senior Experience

Senior Experience is an opportunity during the last two weeks of high school, after the conclusion of Advanced Placement exams, for interested seniors to participate in a unique transitional learning opportunity outside of school. This full-time experience can take more than one form, but it generally will pair a senior with a professional with whom that student will work and/or serve as an intern in the senior’s chosen field of interest (i.e., arts, health care, politics, architecture, marketing, teaching, culinary arts, etc.). The non-paying internship must include a minimum of 60 contact hours. Students must return to Yorktown in June to participate in a Final Seminar designed to share their experiences.

A student may not intern with his/her parent or guardian, or participate in an internship at Yorktown and other APS high school programs including Bishop O’Connell High School.

Students may not return to Yorktown during the school day.

Resources

The Senior Experience Documents, including the Mentor Handbook and Application, Business Reference, and Student Application can be found on the Senior Experience Canvas Course.

Important Dates and Reminders

Application, Reference, and Authorization Forms – March 14, 2025

Checklist Completion – May 5, 2025

Mandatory Kick-off meeting – May 16, 2025

Senior Experience Program – May 19, 2025 – June 3, 2025

Final Seminar – TBD

Contact Information:
Heather Sutphin, Senior Experience Program Coordinator
Mary Ann Mahan, Senior Experience Administrative Assistant
Phone: 703-228-5389