Junior Leadership Northeast Student Leadership Assessment 2026

Student Leadership Assessment

Thank you for agreeing to serve as a reference for a Junior Leadership Northeast Class of 2026 applicant. Please fill out this assessment honestly and accurately and submit by Friday, February 28, 2025. Please note that references must be completed by an adult who is not a parent or relative of the applicant. Assessment scores are weighted heavily in the selection process, so do not leave any questions blank. If you need additional information, please contact nicole@leadershipnortheast.org.
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Reference Name*

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Reference Email Address*
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How long and in what capacity have you known the candidate?*
Answer the following questions by choosing the associated number below using the scoring metric as follows:
1. Marginal
2. Developing
3. Meets Expectations
4. Exceeds Expectations
5. Consistently Exceeds Expectations
1. The student practices team citizenship, i.e. jumping in to help others, taking on new projects, teaching and coaching other students, and "going the extra mile."*

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2. The student is kind, polite, and courteous to others (peers, teachers, younger students, school employees, community members, etc.).*

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3. The student looks for opportunities to contribute to the school community to make it a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.*

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4. The student looks for opportunities to contribute to the local community by volunteering in the community, understanding the needs of the community and/or working to better the environment for all.*

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5. The student manages time well by balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and other activities, obligations, or requirements.*

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6. The student shows initiative and enthusiasm in learning, projects, and service.*

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7. The student takes constructive feedback well and appreciates challenges and opportunities for growth.*

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8. The student respects differences in culture, helps other students to respect differences, and prevents issues such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination.*

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9. The student works toward strong emotional and social intelligence and is able to perceive, understand, and manage the emotions of self and others properly.*

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10. The student has true potential to become an outstanding servant leader.*

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Do you feel that this applicant is capable of balancing the commitment to Junior Leadership with their additional responsibilities?*
Please add any additional comments below that you feel our committee should know about this student (optional).
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