Teacher Recommendation

What are this student’s strengths? Please discuss the student’s academic and non-academic strengths (effort, curiosity, motivation, achievement, homework preparation).
What specifically sets this student apart from other students? Please comment on student’s character and their peer-to-peer interactions. Please describe the student’s character (leadership, honesty, responsibility, concern for others, sense of humor).
In what specific area(s) does this student still have room for growth? Has the student progressed in this area during their time in your class?
How do you believe this student would function in a learning environment that places a high value on individual responsibility and appropriate behavior?
How does this student deal with setbacks and disappointments? Please give an example.
Please share insight on parental expectations and attitudes toward the child. Is the family cooperative and involved in the school?
Please add any comments you feel would help us gain a better understanding of this applicant:
This recommendation will remain confidential and will not become part of the student’s permanent record.

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Academic Potential
Intellectual Curiosity
Ability to work independently
Critical and Abstract Thinking
Self motivation
Quality/Competency of Daily Preparation (ability to work independently)
Ability to make transitions
Organization
Ability to complete tasks
Creativity
Willingness to take risks, try new things
Empathy (concern for others)
Respect for others
Ability to work in a group
Ability to seek help when needed
Honesty/Integrity
Ability to exhibit self-control
Response to limits
Emotional Stability
Overall Evaluation as a Person
Overall Evaluation as a Student (Maturity relative to age)

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