Primary B-F Teacher Recommendation Form

Primary B-F Teacher Recommendation Form

(1st-5th grades)
Name of Applicant *
Applying for: *
School Year *
To the teacher:

We understand that teaching and learning methods have been impacted due to COVID-19, as have the ways teachers and students connect both personally and academically. Your thoughtful evaluation of this applicant, based on your ability to reflect on current/previous experiences whether in-person or remote, will assist our Admissions Committee in considering them for enrollment. The information will be kept in strictest confidence and will not be shared, directly or indirectly, with the applicant’s family.
Teacher's Name *
Title/Position *
School *
Preferred Email Address *
example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
How long have you known the applicant? *
Briefly describe the math curriculum and the text(s) you use in class. *
Briefly describe the reading/writing curriculum and the text(s) you use in class: *
Please share the applicant’s instructional and independent reading levels: *

Academic/Personal Characteristics *

	Exceeds Age Expectations	Age Appropriate	Still Developing
Self motivation, effort
Study habits, organization
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a group
Attention, concentration, focus
Respect for others
Willingness to take risks, try new things
Participation in class discussion
Self-confidence
Ability to exhibit self-control
Ability to complete tasks
Ability to seek help when needed
Response to limits
Ability to make transitions

Comments for selections made regarding the applicant's academic/personal characteristics:
Please list the applicant’s academic strengths and weaknesses (effort, curiosity, motivation, achievement, homework preparation): *

Cognitive Ability *

	Exceeds Age Expectations	Age Appropriate	Still Developing
Reading – literal comprehension
Reading – ability to make inferences
Writing – mechanics
Writing – organization
Handwriting
Creativity and imagination
Fluency, clarity of expression
Math – computation
Math – problem solving
Math – number sense
Intellectual curiosity

Comments for selections made regarding the applicant's cognitive ability:
If English is not the applicant's primary language, please share if they are proficient in English and/or if they are currently receiving support:
Please select all the words that describe the applicant: *

Helpful Flexible Positive leader Perfectionist Well-liked Anxious Caring Aggressive Disobedient Easily discouraged Conscientious Empathetic Honest Influential Irritable Manipulative Organized Confident Follower Shy Distractible Responsible Negative Leader Self-disciplined Assertive Over-protected Articulate Distracting Self-centered
Please describe the applicant’s character (leadership, honesty, responsibility, concern for others, sense of humor): *
We understand that COVID-19 has impacted the lives of children socially, academically, and emotionally. In order for us to best consider this student for placement at NGS Primary and Middle School, please note any academic or emotional needs they may have: *
Please describe the parent(s)/guardian(s) expectations toward the applicant: *
How would you compare the academic achievement of the applicant to that of other students you have observed? *

Superior Good Average Below Average
How would you compare the personal qualities of the applicant to that of other students you have observed? *

Superior Good Average Below Average
Is the family cooperative and involved in the school? *

Exceptionally cooperative Generally cooperative Rarely cooperative Rather disinterested
Would you be willing to discuss this applicant by phone or email if we have further questions? *

Yes, by using the phone number listed above. Yes, by using the email listed above. No
Is there information about this applicant that would be better communicated by phone or email? *

Yes, by using the phone number listed above. Yes, by using the email listed above. No
Signature *

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