Webb City Junior High School

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to announce Job Shadow Day for junior high students on Wednesday, May 20th! As part of our career unit, students will have the opportunity to shadow a professional and see how school skills are applied in the workplace.

• Morning Only!- Start at the job site and return to school for 3rd block (by 11:06) to finish the day.
• Guidelines:
  • Students need a signed permission slip by Friday, May 8th.
  • They must arrange their own transportation.
  • A letter from the school explaining the activity will be provided for employers.
  • Students are responsible for any missed schoolwork.
  • This is a voluntary event, and students must follow guidelines to participate.
  • Students must complete the Job Shadow Onsite activity sheet to guide their learning and reflect on their experience. This must be completed and returned to a counselor for your student’s absence to be excused.
  • Students will be back in time to eat lunch here at school. Please remember any food items brought back to school will have to remain at the office until your student’s lunch time.

For questions, contact the junior high counselors at (417) 673-6030, ext 3010.

Sincerely,

Kaitlyn Welch & Raeven Brigham

WCJH Counselors

Job Shadow Permission Slip
Please return to school by Friday, May 9th!

Student Name: _______________________

Cardinal  Time Teacher: ___________________

Name of Business to be visited:  ______________________________________________

Business Address:  _______________________________________________________

Business Phone #:  ____________________________

Adult to be shadowed and position:  ____________________________________________________

Employer:

I understand this student will be coming to my place of business for the purpose of Job Shadowing.

Employer Signature______________________________________________________

Parent:

My child has permission to participate in Job Shadow Day on Friday, May 16th.

• I understand I will need to provide transportation for this activity.

Parent Signature________________________________________________________

Please initial below:

I understand that my child must submit their onsite activity sheet to a counselor for their absence to be excused. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence for the morning.

Parent Initial: ________

I understand that my child needs to be back to school by 11:06. Students will be marked absent if not back at school by this time.  

Parent Initial: _______

Dear Employer,

As part of our career unit, Webb City Junior High students will be participating in Job Shadowing on Friday, May 16th. This activity allows students to observe and engage with professionals in their workplace, showing how school skills are applied in the real world.

• Role of the Workplace Host: 
  •  Introduce the student around the workplace.
  • Allow observation of work activities and answer questions.
  • Let students assist with small tasks (filing, answering calls, etc.).
  • Help students understand the connection between school and work.

• Purpose of Job Shadowing: 
  • Shows how academics relate to careers.
  • Introduces students to workplace expectations.
  • Fosters relationships between young people and positive adult role models.

• Guidelines: 
  • Students must bring a letter from the school to get signed permission from the employer.
  • A parent-signed permission slip is required to participate.
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workplace.

If you have any questions, please contact the junior high counselors at (417) 673-6030.

Thank you for your support!
 

Kaitlyn Welch & Raeven Brigham

WCJH Counselors

Job Shadow Day Evaluation

(to be filled out by the Job Shadow Adult)

Name of student: ______________________________________________

Student’s Cardinal Time Teacher: _____________________________________

(Circle one and comment as desired.)

1. Did the student arrive on time?                    Yes        No       Comment:

2. Was the student appropriately dressed?     Yes        No       Comment:

3. Did the student conduct themselves

responsibly?                                                Yes        No       Comment:

4. Did the student appear interested and

 follow directions appropriately?                Yes        No       Comment:

5. Do you feel this was a meaningful

experience for the student?                      Yes        No       Comment:

Additional Comments:

Thank you for your willingness to enrich the learning experience of our students!!!!

Webb City Junior High

Job Shadow Day On-Site Activity

Please return to Mrs. Kaitlyn Welch or Mrs. Raeven Brigham to have your absence for this morning excused. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.

Student Name: _________________________________

1. Interviewing your Host
   1. What do you like most about your job?

2. How much education do you need for this job?

3. Which skills do you think you use the most: reading, math, listening, or speaking?
   
    
4. Do you ever work in teams on your job? Is this ever a problem? How do you solve it?
   
    
5. What do you wish you had taken more seriously in school?

2. Student Reflection

1. Experience Overview- What were your expectations before the job shadowing experience, and how did they compare to the reality?

2. Skills and Responsibilities- a) What specific skills did you observe being used in the workplace? b)How do you think these skills are relevant to your future career goals?

3. Work Environment- a) Describe the work environment. b) How did it feel to be in that setting? c) Do you feel that you would thrive in this environment?

4. Career Insights- What surprised you the most about the job you shadowed?

5. Personal Reflection- a) How did this experience influence your thoughts about your own career goals? b) What are some qualities or traits you think are important for success in this field?

6. Future Considerations- a) Would you consider pursuing a career in this field? Why or why not? b)What steps do you think you need to take to move closer to your career goals based on what you learned?

7. Advice and Mentorship- a) What advice would you give to a student who is about to go job shadowing for the first time? b) Did you have any conversations with professionals that stood out to you? What did you learn from those discussions?