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The Taft SchoolThe Taft School is a four-year, coeducational college preparatory school located on 224-acres in Watertown, Connecticut.The 580 students come from all regions of the United States and from 30 countries. 37% of students receivefinancial aid from a budget of $6,760,000. Students are chosen on the basis of academic merit, contribution to community,involvement in extracurricular activities, and ability to prosper in a diverse boarding community. AdvancedPlacement courses are offered in every discipline. Admission is very selective, as the academic program is rigorousand should be undertaken by students who are intellectually curious and highly motivated.The Taft School actively seeks andadmits students of any race to all itsrights, privileges, programs and activitiesand does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,or national origin in the administration ofits policies and programs.SCHOOL REPORTPlease place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taughtor advised. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so.One of the TopFew I Have EverEncounteredExcellent(top 10% this year)Good(above average)AverageBelow AverageNo Basis forJudgementAcademic PotentialAcademic AchievementIntellectual CuriosityEffort/DeterminationAbility to Work IndependentlyOrganizationCreativityWillingness to Take Intellectual RisksConcern for OthersHonesty/IntegritySelf-esteemMaturity (relative to age)ResponsibilityRespect Accorded by FacultyRespect Accorded by PeersEmotional StabilityOverall Evaluation as a PersonOverall Evaluation as a StudentIf the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the candidate’s application.All information you provide will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the Admission Committee and others deemed necessary by the director of admission.__________________________________________________SIGNATURE DATE SCHOOL ADDRESS__________________________________________________PRINTED NAME__________________________________________________TITLE________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________TELEPHONERE2
The Common Recommendation FormTo The Teacher: In an effort to simplify the application process, and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort The Association of Boarding Schoolshas developed common recommendation forms. This form may be completed only once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that accept the commonrecommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped, addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Useof the common recommendation forms will in no way compromise the student’s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, butif you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Mail a copy ofthis form to Taft postmarked by January 15, 2012, or return the sealed envelope to the student to be included with her/his application.Admissions OfficeThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7700860-945-7808 (Fax)CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHER The Common Recommendation FormTo the Student:Please print your name, address and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to your current English teacher.Student’s Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADEStudent’s Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRYCurrent School ________________________________________ Previous School Attended________________________________________To the English Teacher: The student named above is a candidate for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academicand personal qualifications of each student. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses.Please complete this form and return it in the envelope provided.How well do you know the student academically?___________________________________ As a person?________________________________In what years did you teach the student? _________________________________________ How large is the class? _________________________What course(s)?_________________________________________________________ Is the student on block schedule?__________________Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course? h yes h noBriefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How accurately does the student read and understand what he or she has read?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How well does the student write in comparison with other students you have taught? Please be specific about areas of strength and weakness.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How well does the student accept advice or criticism?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EN1
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