The Traveling School — Applicant Recommendation Form About The Traveling SchoolThe mission of The Traveling School is to empower young women academically, physically, and culturally through an experiential overseas high school semester. Our vision is to cultivate engagement, leadership and confidence in young women. Sixteen motivated young women and four inspiring teachers travel to a unique region of the globe for 15 weeks. Students earn full academic credit for their semester courses, immerse in new cultures, develop outdoor skills, and build confidence during this transformational semester.Recommender's InformationYour Name* First Last Your Email* Your Phone Number*Can we contact you with additional questions about the applicant?* Yes No Would you like to learn more about our programs at The Traveling School?* Yes No Applicant's InformationApplicant's Name* First Last Name of Applicant's Sending School* Recommendation QuestionsYou have been selected by the applicant to speak to her unique skills and traits. Specific and detailed answers to the following questions will help The Traveling School gain perspective on how she interacts with peers and teachers, and within a community setting. Our school seeks motivated, curious students with a willingness to adapt, reflect and challenge themselves in ever-changing environments; this is not an appropriate program for students experiencing significant emotional, behavioral or academic issues.What is your relationship to the applicant?*Mark all that apply. Teacher Counselor Coach Employer Other * * If Other, please explain: How well do you feel you know the applicant?* Very Well Fairly Well Not Very Well What three qualities come to mind when you think of the applicant?* Comment on the applicant's leadership style and ability to contribute to a team.*What are the applicants strengths and areas of growth?*A Traveling School semester involves physical and emotional challenges related to overseas travel, being away from home, living within a small community, managing cultural differences and communication barriers, etc. Given your knowledge of the applicant, how do you think she will manage those challenges?*Individual TraitsPlease rate the applicant compared to other people her age:Academic Ability* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Work Habits* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Personal Character* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Cooperation With Peers* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Initiative* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Sensitivity To Others* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Ability to Follow Through With Tasks* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Resilience* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Responsibility* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average Self-Confidence* Exceptional Very Good Good Average Below Average * If "Average" or "Below Average" was selected for any of the traits listed above, please provide additional information.To your knowledge, does the applicant have a history of emotional, disciplinary or academic difficulties?* Yes * No To your knowledge, has the applicant ever been suspended or dismissed from school, a sports team or other group activity?* Yes * No * If you answered Yes to either question, please provide additional information.OverviewI recommend this applicant to The Traveling School:* Enthusiastically With slight reservation With strong reservation Final RemarksCAPTCHAPhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
