English Teacher Recommendation

Applicant's name ______________________________English Teacher RecommendationMilton Academy Office of Admission 170 Centre Street Milton, Massachusetts 02186Telephone: 617-898-2227 Fax: 617-898-1701 Email: admission@milton.edu6aTo the applicant: Please complete your name, your school and grade information, and give this form, along witha stamped envelope, to your current English teacher.Name of current schoolCurrent gradeTo the teacher: Please return this form by January 15 in the envelope provided by the applicant.How well do you know the student academically? _______________________ As a person? _________________In what years did you teach the student? ________________________________ How large is the class? _________In what course(s)? ___________________________________________________________________________________Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course? Yes ___ No ___How many years have you been teaching at this school? ________ Overall? _________Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are groupedby 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 whom you have taught? Please be specificabout areas of strength and weakness.How does the student respond to failure and setbacks?What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?1. ___________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. __________________________6a-1

Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other studentsin his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgment, do not hesitate tosay so.One of thetop few IhaveencounteredExcellent(top 10% thisyear)AboveAverageAverageBelowAverageNo basis forjudgementAcademic potentialAcademic achievementPassion for learningEffort/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 especially weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate.Please comment on this student's energy and presence in your classroom and in the school community.Where do you see the most room for growth in this applicant?If you have further information that will offer a more complete picture of this student, please include that ona separate sheet. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are animportant part of the student's application.Name _________________________________________Email address___________________________________Signature ____________________________________School ________________________________________Telephone ______________________________________Date_ ________________________________________6a-2