Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Applicant’s Name (First, Last): ______________________________
Confidential Common Teacher/Principal Evaluation Form Rising Kindergarten and/or Pre-First Parent/Legal Guardian: Please fill out this section and deliver this form to your child’s teacher. Include an addressed and stamped envelope to the school(s) where you wish this evaluation to be sent. The evaluator will mail these forms directly to the Admissions Office.
Applicant’s Name:
Preferred Name: (First)
Male
Female
(Middle)
Date of Birth:
(Last)
Entry Year:
Applying for Grade:
Applicant’s Current School: Address of Current School: Telephone: (City)
(State)
(Zip)
To Parent/Legal Guardian: By submitting this evaluation form and in consideration of having this evaluation and your application considered by the member of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS), you hereby release said member, its employees and representatives, the evaluator and the evaluator’s employer from any and all claims and liability that may arise from the providing, obtaining or using the form and the substance of the information provided by the evaluator. All information provided on the attached evaluation form will be held in strictest confidence and will not be shared with students, parents, or guardians. This will remain confidential and not become part of the student’s permanent academic record.
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian
Date
Principal or Teacher: Your candid appraisal of this child will be of invaluable assistance in giving us a complete and fair evaluation of this applicant. We appreciate your cooperation; your evaluation will be held in strict confidence. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Articulates words Follows directions Responds appropriately during group activities Sequences events Speaks in complete sentences Uses appropriate vocabulary
NON-VERBAL & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Ability to classify Creative Fine motor (hand-eye coordination, zips, buttons, stacks, cuts, hand-dominance, pencil grip) Gross motor (balance, movement through space) Left-right orientation/awareness Observant Organizational skills Recognition of patterns Spatial awareness Visual sequencing
AREA OF STRENGTH
AGE APPROPRIATE
PROGRESSING TOWARDS AGE APPROPRIATE
AREA OF CONCERN
AREA OF STRENGTH
AGE APPROPRIATE
PROGRESSING TOWARDS AGE APPROPRIATE
AREA OF CONCERN
NO BASIS FOR JUDGMENT
NO BASIS FOR JUDGMENT
Comments on above:
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WORK SKILLS: Ability to work in a group Ability to work independently
Attention span Completes assignments Eager & curious about learning
Follows directions Reaction to criticism/setbacks
Consistently works well Consistently works well Actively engaged Consistently on time Intellectually curious Easily and accurately Excellent
Occasionally has trouble Needs help occasionally Attentive Usually on time Yes, if interested in topic Usually Good
Usually has difficulty Needs help frequently Variable attention Needs additional time Variable interest Needs much explanation Fair
Has great difficulty Needs constant help Requires frequent redirection Has difficulty Would rather play than work Rarely Poor
Comments on above:
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Excellent Eye contact Transitions easily Flexibility/adaptable Courteous Interaction with adults Interaction with peers (check all that apply)
Play behavior w/ peers Respects authority Self-confidence Social problem solving Temperament (check all that apply)
Plays well Role model Healthy self-image Excellent
Usually plays well Usually listens and obeys Needs some support Good
Occasionally plays well Occasionally listens and obeys Seems over-confident Fair
Does not play Defiant and/or disrespectful Poor self-image Poor
Joyful Happy
Even-tempered Content
Variable moods Nervous or withdrawn
Hostile/angry Bossy or aggressive
Comments on above:
Areas in which the child excels:
Areas in which the child has the greatest needs:
What three words come to mind when you think of this child? Are absences excessive? If yes, please comment:
Yes
No
Parental support/involvement: Cooperative Appropriately interested in education
Are tardies excessive?
Yes No
Follow through with suggestions Have realistic picture of child’s ability
Value child’s uniqueness
Please comment on degree and type of parental support/ involvement:
Additional comments:
Thank you for your time and evaluation of this applicant. May we contact you if we have questions? Telephone: ____________________________ Evaluator’s Signature: Principal’s Signature (required): Confidential Common Teacher/Principal Evaluation Page 2 of 2