K-12 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION / 2012-2013 - Chadwick School

ENGLISH RECOMMENDATION FORMGRADES 7 – 12, CONTINUEDCommon Recommendation Form for TeachersName of applicant______________________________________________________________________________________Last name First name Middle nameThank you for taking time to fill out this checklist. For your convenience, a number of local independent schools are using a common form for theteacher recommendation. Please feel free to photocopy this checklist in the event that this student is applying to more than one school. Though eachschool may vary in the emphasis it places on the qualities listed below, every school is interested in the descriptive profile this checklist provides.This form is accepted by the following schools: Archer, Berkeley Hall, Brentwood, Bridges, Buckley, Calvary Christian, Campbell Hall, Chadwick,Chatsworth Hills, Country School,Crossroads, Harvard-Westlake, Heschel, Marlborough, Marymount, Milken, Mirman, Oakwood, Pacific Hills, Pilgrim,St. Matthew’s Parish, Turning Point, Viewpoint, Wesley, Westside Neighborhood, Wildwood, Willows and Windward.1) Academic achievement 0 below expectations 0 fair 0 good 0 outstanding2) Ability to work in a group 0 has great difficulty 0 has some difficulty 0 usually effective 0 always works well3) Ability to work alone 0 has great difficulty 0 needs help frequently 0 needs help occasionally 0 always works well4) Participation in discussion 0 rarely contributes 0 wants to dominate 0 contributes occasionally 0 joins in readily5) Classroom conduct 0 frequent disruptions 0 occasional misconduct 0 usually good behavior 0 good conduct6) Written expression 0 poor 0 limited 0 good 0 excellent7) Ability to express ideas orally 0 limited 0 has some difficulty 0 good 0 exceptional8) Daily preparation 0 poor 0 fair 0 good 0 excellent9) Use of time 0 uses poorly 0 occasionally wastes 0 usually uses well 0 always uses effectively10) Follows directions 0 rarely 0 needs much explanation 0 occasionally needs help 0 quickly and effectively11) Critical thinking 0 limited 0 fair 0 frequently perceptive 0 exceptionally perceptive12) Seeks help when needed 0 rarely 0 occasionally 0 usually 0 always13) Effort/drive 0 poor 0 sporadic 0 usually good 0 maximum14) Attention span 0 easily distracted 0 occasionally distracted 0 usually good 0 maximum15) Leadership potential 0 a follower 0 leads when given responsibility 0 seeks opportunities 0 a natural leader16) Initiative 0 never initiates 0 rarely shows initiative 0 occasionally initiates 0 often initiates17) Stability 0 easily frustrated 0 seeks much attention 0 somewhat tense 0 stable18) Curiosity 0 limited 0 occasional 0 frequent 0 consistent19) Imagination 0 little 0 fair 0 active 0 highly developed20) Integrity 0 questionable 0 usually trustworthy 0 trustworthy 0 highly developed21) Consideration of others 0 rarely considerate 0 usually considerate 0 considerate 0 extremely thoughtful22) Social adjustment with peers 0 relates poorly 0 has occasional problems 0 usually relates well 0 healthy relationships23) Sense of humor 0 rarely laughs or smiles 0 fair 0 good 0 delightful24) Self-confidence 0 needs much reassurance 0 appears overly confident 0 needs some support 0 positive self-image25) Parent participation in education 0 rarely involved 0 overly involved 0 sometimes involved 0 appropriately involved26) Parent cooperation 0 unknown 0 uncooperative 0 fair 0 good27) Parent expectations 0 unknown 0 unrealistic 0 realistic 0 other ___________CHADWICK SCHOOL 24