General Recommendation Form "*" indicates required fields We greatly appreciate your taking the time to complete this form. It provides one way of getting to know the student and is reviewed with the understanding that students are constantly changing and developing. Our intention is to establish a dynamic understanding of the student, and your observations and descriptions are essential in this process. Preparers and recipients are expected to maintain the information in strict confidence and to refrain from sharing it with students, parents, or guardiansApplicant's Name* Applying for Grade* Current School* Evaluator's Name* Evaluator's Title* Evaluator's Email* Evaluator's PhoneHow do you know this applicant?* How long have you known this applicant?* What are the first three words or phrases that come to mind to describe this applicant?* The applicant’s greatest strength is:* An area of growth for this applicant is:* To the best of your ability, please rate the student in each of the following areas:Academic achievement* No basis for assessment Poor Fair Good Outstanding Ability to express ideas verbally* No basis for assessment Limited Has some difficulty Good Exceptional Daily preparation & study habits* No basis for assessment Poor Fair Good Outstanding Follows directions* No basis for assessment Rarely Needs much explanation Occasionally needs help Quickly and effectively Classroom conduct* No basis for assessment Frequent disruptions Occasional misconduct Usually good behavior Good conduct Attention & level of engagement* No basis for assessment Easily distracted Occasionally distracted Usually good focus Exceptional focus & engagement Motivation & initiative* No basis for assessment Low Occasionally evident Evident Exemplary Seeks help when needed* No basis for assessment Rarely Occasionally Usually Always Reaction to criticism/feedback* No basis for assessment Defensive Ignores criticism Developing Uses criticism to improve Participation in discussion* No basis for assessment Wants to dominate Rarely contributes Quiet but actively engaged Joins in readily Ability to work independently* No basis for assessment Has great difficulty Needs help frequently Needs help occasionally Always works well Ability to work in a group* No basis for assessment Has great difficulty Sometimes has difficulty Usually effective Always works well Curiosity* No basis for assessment Limited curiosity Occasionally evident Frequently evident Consistently evident Creativity* No basis for assessment Limited creativity Occasionally evident Frequently evident Highly developed Maturity* No basis for assessment Immature Occasionally immature Appropriate for age Highly developed Integrity with peers/teachers* No basis for assessment Rarely Occasionally Usually Always Self-confidence* No basis for assessment Appears overly confident Needs much reassurance Needs some support Positive self-image Social relationships with peers* No basis for assessment Relates poorly Has occasional problems Usually relates well Healthy relationships Interactions with adults* No basis for assessment Interacts poorly Has occasional problems Usually interacts well Healthy interactions Overall, I recommend this individual:As a student:* No basis for assessment With reservation Fairly strongly Strongly With great enthusiasm As a person:* No basis for assessment With reservation Fairly strongly Strongly With great enthusiasm Please share anything else about the student you feel would be important for us to know. You may also describe extenuating circumstances related to any of the aforementioned areas above. We appreciate your thoughtful responses and will be sure to take all aspects of the student’s profile into consideration.Evaluator's Digital Signature
