Recommendation Form (for Teachers only) The recommendation deadline is Tuesday, February 9, 2015. Recommendation form and letter must be postmarked by this date or emailed to ssrp@emory.edu by this date in pdf format. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Incomplete recommendations will not be eligible for review. Letters must be on official school letterhead. Please put students name in subject line of email. Any questions, please contact Shirley Miller at 404-778-1270. Email subject line example: Recommendation: David Smith / Druid Hills High School STUDENT INFORMATION Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Last/Family) (First) (Middle Initial) Attending School: _________________________________________________________________________________ The student named above is applying for acceptance to the Summer Scholars Research Program for High School Students at Winship Cancer Institute. This program provides students with an authentic experience in a biomedical research laboratory. Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________ Subject taught: ________________________________ School Name: _____________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________@____________________________ Instructions for Recommendation Letters Please submit by email this form and attached recommendation letter on official school letterhead. Letter must include: • • • • How student interacts with community. Examples of maturity and independent thinking Describe work ethics, professionalism and team collaboration. And anything additional that makes your student unique or exceptional for consideration. Compared to other students you have taught, how would you rate this student in terms of: Excellent (top 5%) Very Good Average Below Average No Basis Creative Thinking Motivation Oral Expression Intellectual Ability Intellectual Curiosity Written Expression of Ideas Effective Class Discussion Character and Integrity Reaction to Set-backs Academic Achievement Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________________ 1