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ASPIRE

Capstone Internship & Exploration

a student presents to her peers, pointing at photos on a screen

An ASPIRE student gives a presentation on her expereience interning at Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC

What is ASPIRE?

The ASPIRE program at Fox Lane High School is an unpaid, culminating experience to enrich a student's high school career. It offers release time from school to gain knowledge outside of the classroom. This 6-week program provides students with a hands-on learning opportunity to gain experience in a career of their choice.

Building school and business partnerships

ASPIRE appreciates the support and participation from area businesses. If you would be willing to serve as a site supervisor to a Fox Lane student, please reach out to us at the contact details below. We thank you in advance for helping to enrich our community involvement and contributing to the development of tomorrow's leaders.

How does the program work?

Senior students...

  • select career areas of interest
  • are matched with site supervisors
  • meet with coordinators for guidance and instruction
  • are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of on-site interning per week
  • maintain journals of their experience
  • are evaluated by their site supervisor, mentor and coordinator
  • prepare a final presentation
a student stands at a lectern while presenting to his peers

An ASPIRE student gives his final presentation on his internship at a local auto body shop

 

Forms & Timesheets

Key Dates for ASPIRE 2026

  • Monday, May 4: first release date for shadowing experience
  • Monday, May 11: second release date
  • Monday, May 18 – last release date

Note: Students can only start ASPIRE after their last AP exam. If the exam falls during the week, they must stay in school and can start the following Monday.

ASPIRE Presentations for all students will be at FLHS on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (this is a mandatory requirement).

Contact

Fox Lane High School
632 South Bedford Rd., Bedford, NY 10506
ASPIRE Coordinators: Mr. Matt Giordano and Ms. Brenda Henderson
Email: aspire@bcsdny.org
Phone: (914) 241-6037
 
* All students who participate in ASPIRE are covered under Bedford Central School District's insurance policy *