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COLUMBUS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

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Teacher Recommendation
Kindergarten

A student in your class has applied for admission to Columbus Jewish Day School.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this confidential evaluation. The Admissions Committee appreciates your observations, your voice and your professional partnership in this process.

If you have any questions, please call or email Jenny Glick, Director of Enrollment Management at (614) 939-5311 or admissions@cjds.org. This information will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of the child’s permanent record.

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Student Information

Please mark all that most consistently describe this child: *

Please share 3-5 words that you feel best describe your student. And please add why you feel these words best capture your student at this time. *

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Social/Emotional Development

Please check the box that best applies in each category. *

	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Shares well	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Engages in imaginative play	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Demonstrates Curiosity	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Cooperates w/Teachers	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Cooperates w/Peers	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Works/Plays well Independently	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Accepts Limits/Routines	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Makes transitions appropriately	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Separates easily from parents/ guardians	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Accepts adults’ directions/ redirections	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Ends a chosen activity when directed by an adult	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Has potential to lead	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Has the capacity to follow	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Participates willingly in clean up	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Respects the rights / property of others	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Shows concern toward peers	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Stands up for self	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Uses words to resolve conflicts	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Uses materials purposefully	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern

What would you point to as the main social, cognitive, or emotional skill that your student is working on at this time? *

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Skill Development

Please check the box that best applies in each category. *

	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Is attentive	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Is able to focus on one task	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Is a self-starter	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Completes tasks independently	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Follows 2-step directions	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Expresses ideas well	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Recognizes letters	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Recognizes sound/ symbol relationships	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Moves easily from one task to another	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Attends to adult-directed activity	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Understands give and take of group discussion	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Demonstrates problem solving	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Easily grasps new concepts	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern

Physical Development

Please check the box that best applies in each category. *

	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Exhibit self- help skills (i.e. hand washing, toileting)	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Easily tolerates stimuli (i.e. loud sounds, textures)	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Demonstrate awareness of personal space	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Able to maintain sitting position during circle time	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Balance and coordination	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern

Speech and Language Development

Please check the box that best applies in each category. *

	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Expresses self using words and expanded sentences	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Asks questions	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Answers questions	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Enjoys and values reading or being read to	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Comprehends and interprets meaning from books	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Understands and follows oral directions	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Able to communicate ideas, feelings and needs	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern
Speech is easily understood	Exceeds Expectations	Age-Appropriate	Needs Development	Possible Area of Concern

Please comment on each of the following

CJDS is positioned to work with a wide range of learners. Does this child require any modifications or accommodations to meet his or her physical, emotional or educational needs? Every child is unique, if your child has a story that you would prefer to share with us in conversation, please let us know and we will find a time for a phone conversation or meeting. *

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Have you made, or do you plan to make, any recommendations for professional support or assessment? If yes, please comment and state reasons for any referrals.

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Would you like to set up a time for a phone conversation with a CJDS representative from the Admissions Office?

Is there anything else you would like to share with us about this child or family?

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Thank You

If you have any questions, please call or email Jenny Glick, Director of Admissions at (614) 939-5311 or admissions@cjds.org.