Spring Trimester, 2008

Welcome to the ARHS Senior Year Options Program website!  

We will be working closely with senior throughout their experience in the Senior Year Options Program.  Each student registering for this course, may choose to take the SYOP either D & E period or E period only.  This is a PASS or FAIL course only and students can earn up to 2 credits for 32 hours (E Period only) or 4 credits for 64 hours (D&E Period) attending seminar, completing assignments, and working on their chosen project.  Hours have been adjusted based on shortened Senior spring schedule. These hour requirements are for spring trimester only.  Seminar topics covered include: resume and cover letter writing, etiquette and dress for success, and financial decision making along with other topics relevant to life beyond high school.  Students will be responsible for keeping us informed of their project status and documenting completed hours.

Seniors will have the choice of many different projects within this course.  They can choose to develop a community service project, participate in an internship or act as a teaching assistant with a class here at ARHS.  We strongly encourage students to secure their placement BEFORE their trimester begins.  Please click on the different links on the left side of this page to find out instructions for each placement option.  We will work with every student in the first two weeks of class to assist them in choosing which option they will take as well as securing their placement setting if that is needed.

Each student signed up for the course, as well as their parent and guardian, will be expected to complete and sign the Senior Year Options Agreement Form.  This form clearly states what the student, parent/guardian, and school agree to do in order to make the time successful for your student.  Students will also be required to complete monthly time sheets as well as have their site supervisors complete the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan.  Please read the attached Course Expectations which clearly outline seminar topics, assignments and important deadlines. 

Thank you for your interest in the SYOP.  This is an exciting new program for seniors and we are looking forward to working with them this year.  If you would like to communicate with either of us about the program or your child’s progress, please feel free to contact us via phone or email at the contact information listed below.

Sincerely,

Sherry Balzano                                      Nunia Mafi

Student Activities Coordinator                Community Partnerships Coordinator

(413) 362-1793                                      (413) 362-1525

balzanos@arps.org                                mafin@arps.org