Job Shadow Day is held on Ground Hog Shadow Day in February. This is a chance for an eighth grader to spend time with someone in the workplace. Students shadow someone in a career of their choosing for part or all of the day to see what it is like to work in that field.
This is not Take Your Child to Work Day which is observed in April. Students should look for someone outside the family to shadow. If a student can not find their own host, the school will attempt to find one for them. They should specify their interest area on the letter of intention so hosts can be located. If no host is available in that area, students will be placed with a host who can shadow them.
Parents are responsible for their child's transportation and lunch, if they stay over lunch time. They must drop off and pick the student up at the shadow location. When parents sign the letter of intention for their student to shadow, they are agreeing to provide transportation. In addition, a Field Trip form must be signed to allow the student to participate and excuse their absence from class. Students are still responsible for any homework they might miss on this day.
Two letters are required writing by the student, one to introduce their host to Job Shadow Day and request to shadow them, and the second to thank them for the experience. A business letter format is provided below.
Because hosts volunteer their time, it is important for students to remember to be prompt when reporting to their shadowing assignments, dress appropriately for the event, and be courteous observing the character traits they are taught in school.
Returning forms on their due date is the responsibility of the student. Late forms will not be accepted, preventing students from Job Shadowing. For additional information contact the Career Development Coordinator at 387-3033 or click on the links below.
Hosts who want to participate in Job Shadow Day should contact the Career Development Coordinator at 387-3033 to volunteer their time. Students are not to be driven by hosts anywhere during the event. All students are insured on this date by the county against any student caused damage.
Check out how to dress for success and don't forget to make a good first impression. Visit www.jobshadow.org for more details.
Students are required to:
- Turn in a Job Shadow Day Intent form, due December 15th.
- Write a letter to the host to request to Job Shadow, due January 12th.
- Turn in a copy of the letter, Field Trip, and Photo Permission forms, due January 12th. The original letter goes to the host.
- Write a thank you letter to the host after Job Shadowing and turn in a copy, due February 5th.
- Failure to complete your paperwork will mean you are not excused to Job Shadow.
Need a form? Download one of these.
Job Shadow Intention to Participate Form due December 15
Letter to Host to request to Job Shadow. This format can be used for both letters. Due January 12.
Field Trip Permission Form due January 12
Field Trip Permission Form Spanish Version
Photo Permission form due January 12, if needed
Thank You letter. This format can be used for both letters. Due February 5.
Job Shadow Day Student Booklet - what to do on JSD
Job Shadow Day Business Booklet - sample activities to provide
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