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Learning in the Community Program
ALTERNATE NAME
School-to-Career & Service Learning Programs
ADDRESS
151 Moore St.,
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-806-4280, x 3281
FAX
609-806-4281
ADMINISTRATOR
Andrea Dinan, Coordinator
CONTACT NAME
Andrea Dinan, Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
An experiential program at Princeton High School which helps
students explore careers and provides opportunities for service
learning.
PROGRAMS
Career Awareness/Community Service Program: Program
offered to grade 10 students as a pass/fail no credit
experience. CA/CS is an excellent opportunity for students to
explore career and community service interests in their own
community. The program is facilitated through the Learning in
the Community staff and takes place on shortened
Wednesdays. Sophomore students are able to choose from a
broad variety of projects led by experienced junior and senior
leaders. The program requires a personal journal, two-page
midterm essay, final presentation, and career survey discussion
session as well as the on-site work which is monitored by
Learning In the Community Program (see Program 2).
Learning In The Community LINC Program: The LINC program
is offered to students in grades 11-12, and gives students at
an advanced level the opportunity to further explore
community resources. Staff members work with students to
find areas of study and appropriate placements. Activities may
include interviews, internships, and employment opportunities.
LINC students must identify project interests and contract
specific activities that are to be evaluated by the Learning In
The Community staff. Semester or full year credit is dependent
on the quality and extent of student particiption. Students
are also required to make a final presentation on their experiences.
Learning in the Community Leader Program: This program
trains student leaders to act as coordinators for the Career
Awareness/Community Service Sophomore Program, and is
offered to students in grades 11 and 12. Through a series of
workshops, speakers, and reflection periods, junior and senior
applicants are trained in leadership techniques which include
troubleshooting, facilitation, and group problem solving. The
leaders will apply their skills during Wednesday afternoon
discussion sessions with the sophomore project groups. The
class will also include field explorations --field trips into the
community that will engage student leaders in the broader
scope of local Princeton High School projects.
School to Career Program: This program offers a variety of
opportunities to explore career aspirations. Students may
choose job shadowing, internships, interviews, or participate in
4-6 week programs on specific jobs and job skills. The
coordinator aids students in securing positions and supervises
use of a computer program on career choices.
Ideas Center: Princeton High School student center and
tutoring program. Students can request help at any time and
are matched with peers, University students and community
members who volunteer as tutors. All basic academic subjects
are offered, as well as study group sessions for accelerated and
AP subjects. The Ideas Center is governed by a core group of
student tutors who recruit new membership via student
programming. Community members are welcome to volunteer
to tutor a student weekly. Training is offered in the Fall during
Adult School courses.
FOUNDED
1980
SUBJECTS
Children and Youth
Employment and Training
LAST UPDATED
3/08