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HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation-Grades 6-12 English

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This form will be submitted to: The John Cooper School for Ada Bailey and is needed by 02/12/2022 5:00pm (CST). Please contact the school directly if you have any questions regarding this form. Please note: This form may be submitted to additional schools at a later date.

Houston Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation-Grades 6-12 English 2021-2022

Applicant Name: Ada Bailey
Preferred Name: Ada
Grade Applying For: 8

941535

Name of school completing recommendation:*

Teacher - This Teacher Recommendation form will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with parents. You may wish to retain the original copy for your files to send to additional schools. Thank you for your cooperation and honesty. The student’s application cannot be processed until the form is received in the Admissions Office.

Academic Skills Ratings	Truly Outstanding Top 5%	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Please Comment
Listens to and follows teacher’s directions*
Is attentive to group discussions/activities*
Contributes appropriately to group discussions/activities*
Demonstrates ability to work independently*
Perseveres in spite of difficulty*
Works cooperatively*
Displays willingness to take risks*
Demonstrates appropriate energy level*
Demonstrates ability to stay on task*
Exhibits appropriate work ethic*
Completes assignments on time*
Critical thinking skills*

Social Skills Ratings	Truly Outstanding Top 5%	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Please Comment
Responds positively to constructive criticism*
Establishes friendships easily*
Is comfortable in a group*
Is respectful of faculty*
Is respected by peers*
Demonstrates self-control*
Takes responsibility for belongings*
Is cooperative*
Demonstrates appropriate behavior*
Exhibits emotional maturity*
Demonstrates appropriate energy level*
Takes pride in appearance*
Is respectful to peers*
Demonstrates ability to resolve conflicts*

Communication Skills Ratings	Truly Outstanding Top 5%	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Please Comment
Ability to express ideas verbally*
Clarity of writing style*
Grammar/Mechanics skills*
Reading comprehension*
Knowledge and usage of vocabulary*
Imagination and creativity*
Participate in physical group activity*

Select the words that best describe this applicant:*

Aggressive	Conscientious	Honest	Motivated	Perfectionist	Shy
Anxious	Disobedient	Immature	Negative leader	Positive leader	Social
Articulate	Easily discouraged	Irritable	Oppositional	Responsible	Vivacious
Cheerful	Follower	Manipulative	Organized	Self-centered	Well-liked
Confident	Helpful	Mature	Over-protected	Self-disciplined

Please describe the student’s academic/social strengths, assets and gifts:*

Please describe the student’s academic/social challenge and areas of support:*

Please add any additional information that would provide a more complete picture of the student and family:*

Applicant is habitually tardy or late:* Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Applicant is:*

Highly Recommended (Top 5%) Strongly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservation Not Recommended

If you checked “Recommended with Reservation” or “Not Recommended,” please explain:

I would:* like to be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.

Teacher Verification

Teacher Signature:*		Date:*
		Course name:*
Teacher Email:*		School Address:*
Home Phone:		Telephone:*