Reshaping Internship Registration and Matching

City-As-School High School (CAS) is an alternative high school built on the idea that all children learn differently—some by seeing, some by hearing, others by doing. CAS allows students the freedom to create their own class schedules and select their mandatory internship placement. CAS enlisted a Capstone team to improve their class registration and internship matching process. Using a design thinking process, the team completed an internal and external assessment to develop a solid understanding of the CAS landscape. The team observed registration processes, organized focus groups with students and faculty, and developed an internship mentor survey to analyze CAS’s operations. The team synthesized their findings into a final report for CAS faculty, staff, and leadership. The report includes actionable opportunities for reshaping registration—focusing on interpersonal, environmental, operational, and community-building recommendations.