About Us

(Monta Vista High School's Job Shadow day is Monday, March 6, 2017, unless otherwise noted by host company.  This is a school day but with participation you will have an excused absence.  If for any reason, you cannot participate, you must call the host company and the Job Shadow school contact (Leigh Stevens 650-224-2780) to let me know you cannot go or you will have an unexcused absence.  

Registration start dates:
Senior/Junior--Monday, January 9, 2017
Sophomore/Freshman--Friday, January 13, 2017
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Final sign up date:
Monday, January 23, 2017 at 3 pm.

Important Dates: 

Packet pick up: Students need to come to "College and career center" 
room A102 - to pickup the Job Shadow packets from Ms. Cao on Friday, February 3rd from 7:30am - 3:15pm.

Mandatory meeting: Monday, February 8, 2017 from 7-9 pm in the Student Union. Students MUST attend with a parent and turn in parent-signed forms. Seniors still need to have parents show up even if the student can drive and forms must be signed by a parent, even if the student is over 18. Some companies request special paperwork.

Sign Ups:

  • Please sign up with the name of your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice from the 2016-2017 Job Shadow catalog (http://jobshadowmv.weebly.com/catalog-2016-17.html).
  • Also supply us with an idea of what career path(s) interest you so we can make the best match.
  • Do not register more than once.
  • If you have to make changes or make a mistake, contact us via email at explorecareers@montavistaptsa.org.​
  • If you want more information, check the company's website.

Why didn't I get any of my choices?

We tried to make the best selection possible based on the number of candidates, the number of students host companies were able to take, while aligning with student interests. 

Priority

  • Priority is given (in order) to Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and then Freshmen.
  • Those students whose parents are volunteering for the Job Shadow Committee or who have provided host company contact details will get the highest priority.

Why are there so few jobs in the medical profession?

Privacy policies, dictated by federal laws, specifically HIPPA legislation, prevent most medical professionals from participating in order to protect the privacy and  safeguard the medical information of their patients.

Notification

  • Monitor your email. You will receive a letter with your company assignment and you will need to confirm your spot by Wednesday, Jan 25 or it will be given to another student.
  • Expect notification of your match by February 1st.​
  • If you need to make any changes with regard to your status/availability, please keep us informed at explorecareers@montavistaptsa.org. Company hosts need to know exact number of students for lunches/special forms, etc.

What do I do about my teachers and classes?

  • You are excused from school on the Job Shadow Day (or whenever your assignment takes place) but you must show up at the Host Company or it is considered an unexcused absence.  
  • The school has an attendance list and employers will inform the school and the Job Shadow team if someone does not show up.
  • This is an excused absence, therefore, you must be given the opportunity to make up any tests that are being given the same day.
  • If your Job Shadow assignment finishes early, say 1 pm, it is up to you to decide whether you want to return to school, or not. 
  • Ideally, students should have contacted their teachers in advance and made arrangements for test/projects prior to Job Shadow Day.

Carpooling

  • Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the job shadow location.  
  • By signing up, you give us permission to send your contact information to others i.e. your email and phone, to facilitate carpooling.   
  • The mandatory meeting might be a good place to discuss carpool arrangements.
  • ​MVHS and the MVHS PTSA is not liable for issues related to transportation.