Letter of Recommendation Request

Please use this form when requesting anyone on the RHS staff to write a letter of recommendation for you. Fill out all questions. Request, in person, the letter of recommendation and state the reason you have chosen this person to recommend you.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TAKE SEVEN WORKING DAYS TO COMPLETE, BUT TRY TO ALLOW FOR TEN.

Date filed ____________________________________ Date needed ____________________________________

Student Name _____________________________________________________ Student # _______________________

GPA _____________________ Class Rank ____________________

Who do you want to write the letter? (Staff member name) _________________________________________________

In what capacity? (Counselor, coach, teacher, staff member, family friend, etc.) _________________________________

Reason for letter of recommendation (Scholarship, college application, special award, military, etc. Be specific._________

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Letter addressed to: _________________________________________________________________________________

(Letter will be addressed "To Whom it May Concern" unless otherwise indicated)

If letter is to be mailed, include completely addressed, stamped envelope. The District will not mail letters of recommendation without postage. You should plan to pick up the letter and take it to the post office yourself. This way you can confirm the date the letter was mailed.

Personal Information

What words describe you? _____________________________________________________________________________

What personal qualifications do you want stated about you? _________________________________________________

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What other information would you like to include? (Outside school interests, activities, hopes, dreams, financial need; things that make you different from other applicants) THIS IS NO TIME TO BE SHY! Use backside of page if necessary.

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High School Information

What activities or membership in clubs do you want mentioned ? _____________________________________________

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What community service have you done? How many hours? _________________________________________________

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What sports have you played at RHS? ___________________________________________________________________

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What honors or awards have you received? Be specific and spell out all acronyms.________________________________

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After High School

Where do you plan to be after high school? (College – where? Job – what kind?) _______________________________

What are your academic interests? (college major) ________________________________________________________

What is your career goal? _____________________________________________________________________________