SEO Scholars Program Teacher Recommendation Form
Thank you for taking a few minutes to answer the questions below. Admission to the SEO Scholars Program is a competitive process and we will not be able to grant a slot to every qualified student. Your input is invaluable in our decision making.
Student you are Referring
First Name:   
Last Name:
Grade of student
   
Your First Name:    Last Name:
Subject You Teach
Program Requirements
  • Saturday Academy : three out of four Saturdays per Month from 9:30-4:30 pm
  • After School : one day per week
  • Summers : 3 week program in July for 9 th grade and 10th grade, Summer enrichment program for 11th grade

Minimum Criteria for Admission :
  • Student has a minimum of a 80 GPA in Math, Science, Social Studies and English
  • Student demonstrates a strong interest in going to college and high motivation to improve academic performance.
  • Parent/Guardian demonstrates strong support of student's college ambition.
  • Student and Parent/Guardian place high priority on consistent work with SEO and others toward the goal of college.
  • Student is able to travel to SEO from home on his/her own and arrive by 8:30 am on Saturdays and attend after-school tutoring at their partner school from 4:30 – 6:00pm.

Short Answer :
How long have you known the student applying?
 

Is there anything that sets this student apart from other high achieving students you have worked with?

Rate the student on a scale of 1-5 in the areas below (1 – lowest, 5 – highest):
Student's academic performance in your class
Student's overall level of effort put into your assignments
Student's attitude toward learning
Student's openness to feedback and new experiences
Student's ability to follow through on commitments
Student's ability to work in a group & teach others
Student's readiness to benefit from the program
Student's vision for self in the future
Thank you for your time!!!!