KinderPrep Kindergarten Application

Teacher Recommendation Form

Student: ______________________________________________________________________
All information from this recommendation will remain confidential and will be shared only with the
Admissions Committee. By signing below, parents or guardians waive their rights to access this
information.
Signature of Parent or Guardian ________________________________________ Date: _____________
The items below ask for your sense of this students social, emotional and academic readiness for kindergarten.
This information will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee with the full awareness that young children are
constantly changing and six months of development will occur between this assessment and the beginning of the
next school year.
Please attach a copy of the most recent progress report.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Advanced for Age

Appropriate for Age

Needs Development

Advanced for Age

Appropriate for Age

Needs Development

Is supportive of peers
Exhibits courtesy and respect
Respects property of others
Is curious, investigative
Uses materials purposefully
Demonstrates self-control in class
Responds positively to re-direction
Works well independently
Additional Comments:

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maintains appropriate control of
emotions
Uses words to express feelings
Is comfortable asking adults for help
Separates appropriately from parents
Additional Comments:

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Advanced for Age

Appropriate for Age

Needs Development

Is attentive
Listens in a group
Follows directions
Works cooperatively
Completes tasks
Respects classroom routines
Moves easily from one activity to another
Exhibits problem-solving abilities
Expresses thoughts to others
Additional Comments:

1. Summarize the childs mathematical development:

2. Summarize the childs literacy development:

3. What are the first words that come to mind when describing this child?

4. Do you have any reservations about the success of this child in an academically-enriched environment?

Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date: ________________