English Recommendation Form - The Leelanau School

Teacher Observation Form - English

Applicant's Name:

To the English Teacher: The above named person is applying for admission to The Leelanau School, a nondenominational, college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grade 9-12. Founded in 1929, its primary goal is to provide a place for young people to develop and realize their potentials: intellectual as well as emotional, social, moral, and physical. Leelanau’s curriculum is designed for the college bound student and is graded on a 4.0 scale. To assist Leelanau in the admission selection process, we gather information on the applicant’s academic potential and character. Student histories are compiled from personal and academic recommendations, applications, applicant and parent statements, school records, and academic evaluations. Your recommendation will assist us by providing information on the applicants’s strengths and weaknesses in English. All information that you provide is confidential. Thank you for completing this recommendation.

English Course Title

Please provide the title of the course in which the student participated.

English Course Level

Please provide the level of the course in which the student participated.

Course topics covered:

Please rate the applicant, in relation to college-bound peers, in the following areas:

Ability as a Student

Attitude

Participation

Preparation

Creativity

Attendance

Basic English Skills

Study Skills

Classroom Behavior

Potential

Critical Thinking

Ability as an English Student

Discussion/Speaking

Writing Mechanics

Writing Style

Writing Content

Reading Comprehension

Overall Performance

Character and Personality

Integrity

Cooperation

Leadership

Motivation

Resourcefulness

Peer Interaction

Maturity in Relation to Peers

Concern for Others

General Appearance

In the space below, please add any additional comments, especially those which may provide further insight into the applicant as an English student. Concrete examples are helpful, especially in noting any particular strengths or weaknesses

Overall, I recommend this student for admission to The Leelanau School:

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