FORM
CONFIDENTIAL
English/ Language Arts Teacher
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Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this
Recommendation
student. Consider the student with reference to the demands of the program and the full
spectrum of students in general.
Current English/Language Arts Teacher Recommendation Form
5 – Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4 – Exhibits this trait consistently
To be completed by the teacher
3 – Exhibits this trait frequently
2 – Exhibits this trait occasionally
Dear Teacher:
1 – Exhibits this trait rarely
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the decision process of the screening
committee. Please complete the recommendation with reference to the demands of this chal-
RATING
SCORE
lenging program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encour-
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis/synthesis of ideas)
5
4
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aged and greatly appreciated.
Learns quickly with good retention
5
4
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1
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Student Name:
Is a keen and alert observer
5
4
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A. Is this course an advanced course? □ Yes
□ No
Applies concepts to new materials
5
4
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If no, is there an advanced course available in the school?
□ Yes
□ No
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
5
4
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B. Recommendation for APPS program:
□ Recommend
Seeks intellectual challenges
5
4
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□ Recommend with reservations
□ Do not recommend
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
5
4
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Works well in group settings
5
4
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C. Please comment on the student’s academic / personal integrity and performance.
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
5
4
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Demonstrates strong skills in:
Word usage and mechanics
5
4
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Content appropriate reading comprehension
5
4
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Content appropriate written expression
5
4
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Content appropriate critical thinking
5
4
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Content appropriate problem solving
5
4
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Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
5
4
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Is a self-starter and can work independently
5
4
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Can see past immediate rewards to long-range goals
5
4
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Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
5
4
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1
Is a high academic risk-taker
5
4
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1
Demonstrates an interest in Language Arts
5
4
3 2
1
MCPS teachers complete and return this recommendation form to the Clarksburg HS APPS
Program via mail, PONY or email; or to the counseling offi ce in the applicant’s school for
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forwarding. If the recommendation is from a teacher outside MCPS, please mail/email these
forms to address below: Please note these forms are identical to MCPS magnet program
teacher recommendation forms. Those can be substituted for submission.
Teacher completing form: PRINT
Telephone number
All recommendations for
Clarksburg High School APPS Program
(Advanced Placement Power Scholars)
Clarksburg High School APPS program
Course title
Grade level
22500 Wims Road
must be received by
Clarksburg, MD 20871
the beginning of Winter Break (Dec.)
Attn.: APPS Coordinator
Teacher signature
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