ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student Name:

The purpose of this recommendation form is to help our Admissions Office determine if this student is a suitable candidate for Brentwood College School. Whatever insight you can provide will be greatly appreciated. The completed recommendation will only be seen by the Admissions Director and/or his designate(s) on a need-to-know basis. Thank you so much for assisting us.

Type or print the student’s name in the space above. Upon completion of this form, please send it directly to the Admissions Office:

• by mail to: Admissions Office, Brentwood College School 2735 Mt. Baker Road Mill Bay, BC V0R2P1

• by fax to (250) 743-2911 (Attention: Admissions) • by email as a PDF to [email protected]

If you are unfamiliar with Brentwood College School, please read the following before completing this form:

Founded in 1923, Brentwood College School is a co-educational (Grades 9-12) of 430 students on , , Canada. As a boarding school, we seek students of strong moral character who possess both the ability and the desire to be part of our community. Brentwood’s academic programme is exclusively university-preparatory: applicants must have the requisite skills and experience to succeed in this rigourous – albeit supportive – learning environment. In addition, students are required to participate fully in the extensive athletic and arts programmes. An ability to interact in a positive way with peers and adults is necessary. For more information, visit www.brentwood.bc.ca.

Teacher’s Name: School Name:

Address: City, Province/State:

Postal/Zip: Country:

Email: Telephone:

Signature: Date:

1. How well do you know the student academically?

2. Please describe your relationship with the applicant (how long have you known the applicant, in what capacity, etc.):

3. In what grade(s) did you teach the student? 4. What course did you teach the student? Briefly describe the course. It is helpful to know what textbooks are used and if students are grouped by ability.

5. Is this course designated as an honours or accelerated course? £ Yes £ No

6. What grade is the student presently earning in your class?

7. Where does this student rank in your class? £ Top 10% £ Top 25% £ Top 50% £ Bottom 50% 8. Compared to all of the students in this grade whom you have taught, please rate this student in the following areas:

Outstanding Very Good Good Average Below Poor No Basis for Average Evaluation Academic Potential Academic Achievement Intellectual Curiosity Effort/Determination Study Habits Ability to Work Independently Ability to Work with Others Leadership Ability Organization Reading Ability Writing Ability Mathematical Ability Maturity Sense of Humour Self-Esteem Respect Accorded by Faculty Overall Evaluation as a Student

9 . If the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate.

10. Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community.

11. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student.