3200 Woodland Ridge Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
Ph: (225) 755-2713
www.ehsbr.org/Admissions
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION – Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicants
Applicant‘s Name __________________________________________ Applying for School Year ___________________
To the Teacher:
The student listed above is a candidate for admission to Episcopal. Episcopal is an independent, college preparatory school for students in grades
Pre-K-12. Your thoughtful and candid evaluation of the applicant will be of great assistance. We understand the difficulty in evaluating a student
and are aware that children are constantly growing, changing, and developing. The assessments that you supply will be confidential and will not
become part of the student’s permanent record.
*Asterisk items below should not be completed for Pre-K applicants
Social/Emotional Development
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Willingly and cooperatively participates in a small or large group
activity/game?
Can play well with at least one other child?
Initiates play activities?
Usually shares and takes turn willingly?
Is imaginative?
Is curious and willing to engage in new activities?
Has capacity to lead?
Has capacity to follow?
Is comfortable with adults?
Shows concern for using materials and equipment safely and
appropriately?
Respects classroom routines?
Usually makes an effort to solve problems before
seeking help from others?
Usually continues an activity without constant attention and
encouragement?
Usually continues a task until completed or until
it is time to stop?
Usually accepts limits set by adults?
Usually reflects a happy disposition?
Self Help Skills
17. Can dress himself or herself?
18. Can button his or her clothing?
19. Can take total care of toileting needs?
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20. Can tie his or her shoes?
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21. Knows which shoe goes on which foot?
22. Usually takes care of personal items?
Speech and Language Skills
23. Expresses needs and requests verbally rather than by inappropriate
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24. Has speech that is understandable (articulate)?
25. Speaks in sentences of four or more words?
26. Expresses thoughts well?
Can this student tell others his or her…
27. First and last name?
28. Age?
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29. Street address?
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30. Birthdate?
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31. Telephone number?
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3200 Woodland Ridge Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
Ph: (225) 755-2713
www.ehsbr.org/Admissions
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32. Recognize his or her name in print?
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33. Write his or her first name?
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34. Draw pictures that are recognizable?
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35. Use scissors to cut paper?
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36. Successfully perform age appropriate arts and crafts projects?
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37. Assemble puzzles appropriate for age?
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38. Use the same hand as the preferred hand?
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Health and Physical
39. Appears to have good physical health and stamina?
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Pre-Academic Skills
40. Is attentive?
41. Listens in a group?
42. Contributes to discussions?
43. Follows directions?
44. Can focus on one task?
45. Moves easily from task to task?
46. Is a self-starter?
47. Exhibits problem-solving abilities?
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Parent Involvement and Cooperation
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We welcome any other information you think would be helpful. Please include comments concerning strengths,
weaknesses, health or any special needs or concerns of this child and/or family. Thank you for your assistance.
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This student has been enrolled in school for _______ year(s). I have known the students for ______ year(s). How many
days a week does this student attend school? ___________________ Length of day? ____________________________
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________________________________________________________
School ____________________________________________________ Telephone (______) _______________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Again, many thanks for your assistance in providing us with this information. Please mail this form directly to the
admissions office at the address listed above.