Teacher Recommendation Form K-1

Teacher Recommendation Form for Kindergarten and First Grade

We appreciate your cooperation in completing this recommendation. We use this form, in addition to the rest of the application components, to help us assess candidates for admission to our Kindergarten and First Grade programs. Thank you for your fair, honest, and thorough assessment. Your responses will be sent directly to The Williams School. All responses are strictly confidential.

Name of student*

This child is currently in*

How long have you known this child?*

Social Development:*

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Almost Always
Respects authority	1	2	3	4	5
Is supportive of peers	1	2	3	4	5
Is comfortable with adults	1	2	3	4	5
Plays alone well	1	2	3	4	5
Cooperates in group play	1	2	3	4	5
Shares well	1	2	3	4	5
Recognizes own body space	1	2	3	4	5
Is imaginative	1	2	3	4	5
Has capacity to be a leader	1	2	3	4	5
Exhibits self control	1	2	3	4	5

Physical Development:*

	Poor	Below Average	Average	Above Average	Outstanding
Fine motor control	1	2	3	4	5
Gross motor control	1	2	3	4	5
Speech development	1	2	3	4	5

Pre-Academic Skills:*

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Usually	Almost Always
Is attentive	1	2	3	4	5
Contributes to group activities and discussions	1	2	3	4	5
Follows directions	1	2	3	4	5
Works collaboratively	1	2	3	4	5
Independently completes tasks	1	2	3	4	5
Demonstrates ability to focus	1	2	3	4	5
Follows classroom routines	1	2	3	4	5
Transitions easily from one activity to another	1	2	3	4	5
Responds positively to redirection or constructive criticism	1	2	3	4	5
Is curious	1	2	3	4	5
Is willing to try new activities	1	2	3	4	5
Is a self-starter	1	2	3	4	5
Enjoys new challenges	1	2	3	4	5
Exhibits problem-solving abilities	1	2	3	4	5
Expresses ideas clearly	1	2	3	4	5

If applicable:
DRA Level:
PALS/Renaissance Level:

Parent/Guardian Involvement:

To what extent are this child’s parents/guardians responsive to the school’s requests for information or action?*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

To what extent are this child’s parents in compliance with your school’s policies or procedures?*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

To what extent are this child’s parents a positive influence in your school community?*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

If the child is applying for First Grade, please describe his/her development of:

Beginning reading:

Beginning mathematics:

Please describe the child and include comments on his/her personality, maturity, confidence, and independence. We welcome any additional information you think would be helpful to our Admissions Committee.*

Please check your recommendation for admission to The Williams School:*

Strongly

Without Reservation

With Reservation

Do Not Recommend

Name of teacher completing this form:

Name of school:

Email address and/or phone number:

Teacher’s signature*

May we contact you for additional or clarifying information?*
YesNo

Thank you for completing this recommendation form.

The Williams School admits students of any race, color, religion, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the school.

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