2024 Upperclass Teacher Recommendation Form for 2024-25 Applicants

1. Inquisitive - looks beyond what is apparent; questioning attitude/seeks answers

2. Observant - looks for details and relationships

3. Innovative - is creative; willing to explore

4. Analytical - has ability to reason

The "Instructions and Information for Teachers" brochure has helpful information regarding this form. The brochure is located on the KAMSC website: kamsc.org (go to the Prospective Students tab and then click on "Apply Now"). Your evaluation of this student's performance is a critical element of our applicant review process. We sincerely thank you for your assistance. Please call 269-337-0004 with any questions.

The school year of 2023-2024, I was this student's*

Mathematics TeacherScience TeacherEnglish TeacherOther

TEACHER RESPONSE: Please answer parts A through D. Please respond to parts A through C using the appropriate spaces. A paragraph (3-5 sentences) is appropriate for Parts A through C. Please do not use the student's name, gender, or school in your responses.

A. Please provide evidence of the curiosity, creativity, and resilience that the student has exhibited in activities or projects.

B. Please provide evidence of the student’s typical classroom performance, preparation, and timeliness of completing homework assignments, that would help the student be successful at KAMSC. *

C. Please explain why you "would" or "would not" recommend that this student participate in the KAMSC program? (Please do not provide “student needs more challenge” as your primary point of recommendation. If you are able, please provide insight as to why the student and KAMSC will be good fits for each other.)*

Would you or would you not recommend this student to participate in the KAMSC program?*

I WOULD recommend this student.I WOULD NOT recommend this student.

D. Considering all your current students in the same grade, this student is:*

One of the top 2 students I currently haveIn the top 5% of the students I currently haveIn the top 10% of the students I currently haveIn the top 25% of the students I currently haveNone of the above

PERFORMANCE RATING: Please rate the student, relative to all of your students at the same or higher course level, on the characteristics described below. Select your response to each description. 5 is strongly present, 3 is average, 1 is weakly present, nb = no basis for rating (Ratings of nb do not affect final score)

RESEARCH/ PROBLEM SOLVING:*

TASK COMMITMENT:*

	5	4	3	2	1	nb
1. Persistent - stays with tasks
2. Self-Starter - highly motivated; independent worker
3. Desire to achieve - eager to accomplish goals successfully

PERSONAL/INTER- PERSONAL:*

	5	4	3	2	1	nb
1. Leadership - shows maturity; looked up to by peers.
2. Self Confidence - has faith in own abilities
3. Leadership - shows maturity; looked up to by peers.

All forms must be submitted to KAMSC by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, or sooner if possible. Please contact KAMSC at 269-337-0004 or your school guidance counselor with any questions.

Student's Name

First NameLast Name

Current School*

Course Title*

Teacher Completing This Form*

Teacher Email*

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