Current English Teacher
Recommendation
Office of Admission admission@[Link]
4 Batchelder Road [Link]
Windsor, CT 06095
860.687.6400
Applicant’s Name
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
Current Grade Current School
Applicant’s Address
STREET CITY/TOWN STATE/PROVINCE COUNTRY ZIP/POSTAL CODE
TO THE TEACHER: Schools place considerable weight on the personal
qualities of each candidate for admission. Your most candid and thoughtful
responses are appreciated.
How many years have you been teaching? How long have you known the student?
In what years have you taught the student? What course(s)?
Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course? Yes No
How many students are in the class?
Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used, and if the students are grouped by ability.
How much writing does the student do in your class?
How well does the student read and write in comparison to other students whom you have taught?
Character Traits
Please indicate the frequency with which the applicant has demonstrated these traits:
Rarely Sometimes Usually Very Often Always No Basis for
Judgment
Intellectual Engagement
Initiative
Work Ethic
Resilience
Honesty/Integrity
Maturity
Concern for Others
Teamwork
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Name of Student
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
Academic Attributes
How would you assess the student’s performance and approach to the subject matter in your class?
Unsatisfactory Developing Average Very Good Truly No Basis for
Exceptional Judgment
Academic Achievement
Academic Potential
Curiosity
Receptive to Feedback
Writing Ability
Reading Comprehension
Listening Skills
Engagement in Class
A teacher’s observations of specific instances of a student’s performance, approach to their schoolwork, and relationships with others are invaluable
in the admission process. It is particularly helpful if you can provide examples related to the traits and attributes listed above.
1. Academic Performance
Please provide examples illustrating the student’s learning style, engagement in coursework, and overall strengths and/or weaknesses with schoolwork.
2. Executive Functioning
Please comment on instances in which the student exhibited strengths and/or weaknesses in such areas as meeting deadlines, organizing schoolwork,
displaying self-control, maintaining focus or responding to obstacles and challenges.
3. Working with Others
What are some examples you have observed of the student’s strengths and/or weaknesses working with others in the classroom, within school, or in
the community at large?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.
May we contact you for further information about this candidate? Yes No
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