Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form printable pdf download

THE HOWARD SCHOOL

5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Phone: (805) 745-8448 Fax: (805) 745-8478

CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

To the applicant’s parent or guardian: Please complete this section and give this form to the principal,

counselor, or teacher at your child’s current school.

Applicant’s Name: ___________________________________________ Applying for grade: _______________

Signature of Parent or Guardian: ________________________________________________________________

To the principal, counselor or teacher: Please complete this form and send it directly to:

Director of Admissions, The Howard School, 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

The Howard School is a private elementary school with a complete program that stresses a classical education.

We are looking for students who have a willing spirit to learn and work hard. We would like you to fill out both

sides of this form. Please give us your honest evaluations as we value your candid opinion. Your replies will be

held in strict confidentiality and will not become part of the student’s records. If there is any additional

information that can be better conveyed in a phone conversation, please include a number at which you can be

reached. The Howard School appreciates the time and energy you took to provide us with this evaluation.

Please comment about the student’s special interests, talents, and abilities.

Please describe the strengths and weaknesses of the student.

Please describe the student’s interpersonal skill with his/her peers and faculty.

To your knowledge, has the student displayed any social or behavioral problems? If yes, please specify.

Does the student have particular difficulty conforming to school rules? If yes, please explain.

Do you feel that the student’s academic record is an accurate reflection of his/her ability? If no, please explain.

Please comment on parent cooperation and participation.

Can you recommend this child for admission? If no, please explain.

Would you enjoy having this student in your class again?

(Please complete the back of this form)

Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form