May Term Chronology

The steps below indicate the chronology in which a May Term should be planned:

  • The student intern contacts the classroom teacher and school principal(or supervisor, in a non-classroom setting) any time from September to the beginning of Spring Break.The intern should refer them to the May Term Objectives and Activities website for complete information regarding the internship.
  • The student discusses and completes the May Term Objectives and Activities Agreement with the classroom teacher/supervisor.
  • The May Term Objectives and Activities Agreement is signed by the intern classroom teacher and administrator or supervisor.
  • This completed form is returned to Suzanne Baker in the Department of Education by the end of Spring Break.
  • The internship begins after Denison's school year has ended.
  • The Director of Field Experience is in contact with the teacher/supervisor via phone or email during the internship.
  • Internship ends after 100 hours have been completed.
  • Classroom Teacher or supervisor submits an evaluation to Suzanne Baker, Department of Education. This may be done electronically through our online form or via email. A hard copy of the evaluation may be requested and returned to the department.
  • The intern completes: (all of which are to be returned to the Department of Education - Suzanne Baker by June 15th)
    • daily journal
    • school data collection sheet
    • self-evaluation
    • 3-5 page paper