Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form for Second to Seventh Grade Transfer Students Teachers, Thank you for your assistance in providing the following information. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Should you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the MCS Admissions Director at 919.493.8541 or admissions@mcsdurham.org. 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Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Frustration tolerance* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Curiosity* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Attention Span* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Management of transitions* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Completion of tasks* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Self-esteem* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Acceptance of limits* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Interaction with peers* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Interaction with adults* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Resolution of conflicts* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Organization of materials* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Organization of time* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Respect for own property* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Respect for property of others* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Responsibility for actions* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Self-motivation* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Intellectual Development Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Shows enthusiasm for learning* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Shows readiness for large projects* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Follows multi-step directions* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Reads for pleasure* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Participates in group discussions* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Writes legibly in cursive* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Writes legibly in print* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Knows math facts, 4 operations* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Performs computations, 4 operations (concrete/abstract)* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Has age-appropriate vocabulary* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Ability to Stay on Topic* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Can compose a paragraph* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Can compose a story* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Can meet assignment deadlines* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Reads aloud with fluency* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Writes beginning research* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Clarity of speech* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Fluency of expression* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Physical Development Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Small Motor Coordination* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Pencil Grip* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Gross Motor Coordination* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Sense of Body in Space* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Gait, Smoothness of Movement* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Participation in Physical Activities* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Management of Clothing and Self-Care* Area of Strength Age Appropriate In Progress Area of Concern Not Applicable Additional InformationHas the student received support from a specialist, either in or outside of the classroom? If yes, please describe:*Are there any concerns about the child's attendance or promptness?*Please describe anything significant about the student's home life which will help us better understand the child (ex: new baby, move, divorce/separation, etc.):*Are you recommending that the student matriculate to the next grade level? Please explain.*Do you feel that this student could be successful in a multi-age classroom that expects students to take responsibility for their learning and manage daily and weekly study goals?*
