Kent  Academy  1814  Euclid  Ave.,  Charlotte,  NC  28203  

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PERSONAL  LETTER  OF  RECOMMENDATION  The  completion  of  this  report  is  part  of  the  Kent  Academy  admissions  process.  We  would  appreciate  your  candid  appraisal  of  the  applicant,  which  will  assist  us  in  evaluating  our  ability  to  provide  an  appropriate  program.  This  form  will  not  become  a  part  of  any  permanent  record  and  will  be  kept  in  strict  confidence.  Please  feel  free  to  attach  any  information  or  thoughts  to  this  application.  If  you  need  to  speak  to  the  director  of  Kent  Academy,  please  feel  free  to  call  the  school  or  email  through  our  website.      Student’s  Name:  _____________________________________________Current  Grade:_____  Date:_________________  Your  Name  (Please  Print):  _____________________________________________  Phone:_________________________  Address:_________________________________________  City:______________________State:  ____Zip:____________  Email  address:  ______________________________________________________________________________________    1.  How  long  have  you  known  the  applicant?  ______________________________________________________________  

In  what  capacity?  _____________________________________________________________________________  2.  How  would  you  describe:     The  child’s  relationship  with  his/her  parents?  ______________________________________________________        ___________________________________________________________________________________________     The  applicant’s  relationship  with  you?  ____________________________________________________________        ___________________________________________________________________________________________     The  parents’  relationship  with  you?  ______________________________________________________________        ___________________________________________________________________________________________  3.  What  words  or  phrases  come  to  mind  when  describing  the  applicant?     Strengths:  ___________________________________________________________________________________        ___________________________________________________________________________________________     Weaknesses:  ________________________________________________________________________________        ___________________________________________________________________________________________  4.  Please  fill  out  the  chart  below  as  accurately  as  possible:  

Student   Always   Usually   Sometimes   Rarely   Never  Understanding  of  learning  differences            Academic  potential            Motivation            Ability  to  self-­‐advocate            Honesty            Self-­‐confidence            Self-­‐discipline            Maturity  (relative  to  age)            Respect  for  peers            Respect  for  adults            Response  to  criticism            Response  to  frustration            

 Signature:________________________________________________  Date:  ____________________________  Please  return  this  form  directly  to:  Kent  Academy,  c/o  Jane  G.  Robinson,  PhD,  1814  Euclid  Ave.  Charlotte,  NC  28203