Political Science is a course offered by HHS that allows students to dive headfirst into real-world politics. In class, students simulate congressional committees and debate current events. In addition to learning the textbook aspects of legislation during the first semester, students also search for an internship with a congressperson on Capitol Hill.
During the second semester, students take part in a congressional internship, aiding the staff of Congresspeople through a variety of activities. The interns experience all parts of government, from attending hearings to talking with constituents and everything in between. Since HHS is the only school in FCPS to offer a class giving students the chance to intern on the Hill, the opportunity is a rare and exciting experience. Whether it be in the classroom or physically being on Capitol Hill in the middle of all the action, students get exposed to the realities of politics.
Listed here are all PoliSci students with the Congressperson (State-District) that they will be interning with.
Amshala Bharathan- Rep. José Serrano (NY-15)
Andrew Spira- Rep. John Katko (NY-24)
Bridget Neely- Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12)
Charles Schaar- Rep. Don Young (AK-At Large)
Emily McKnight- Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53)
Emma Simons- Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06)
Erik Ozkaptan- Rep. Michael San Nicolas (Guam-Delegate)
Fernando Lara- Sen. Tim Kaine (VA)
Johnny Nguyen- Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17)
Kate Taylor- Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
Lucilla Antwie- Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC-06)
Michael Koss- Rep. French Hill (AR-02)
Nasib Zaman- Rep. Robert Scott (VA-03)
Rayan Elmisurati- Sen. Tim Kaine (VA)
Saarah Baig- Rep. Michael San Nicolas (Guam-Delegate)
Smriti Poudel- Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC-06)
Tom Hutchens- Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01)
Comments