TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
NCI-Frederick

Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program
 
Name Of Student:
Name Of Teacher:
Teacher's Phone:
Teacher's Email:
Subject Taught:
To the Student: This form should be given to two of your teachers to whom you are assigned during this school year. Science Interns should use science and/or mathematics teachers. Interns in support of science/research should use mathematics and/or business teachers.
 
To the Teacher: The student forwarding this recommendation form is applying to the National Cancer Institute’s Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program (SIP) at Frederick. The SIP is designed to expose high school seniors to research in a health care environment. The science interns will experience the basic methods of cancer research through “hands on” laboratory training. Students will be expected to perform their assigned duties for at least three hours per day throughout the school year. Interns in support of science/research may serve their internships in areas including but not limited to Library Science, Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media, Web Development, Data Analysis, and Computer Troubleshooting.
 
It is essential in our selection process that you provide us with your candid assessment of the student. Please give this form to the student in a sealed envelope when you have completed it. Thank you for your assistance in this very important opportunity for your student.
 
 
Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Below Average
1. Quality of Work
2. Ability to Work Independently
3. Ability to Relate to Others
4. Oral Communication Skills
5. Written Communication Skills
6. Creative Ability
7. Self Motivated
8. Problem Solving Ability
9. Organizational Skills
10. Attendance
11. On-time to class/school
12. Timely admission of assignments
13. Initiative with minimum adult involvement
         
If you wish to, please comment on the above 13 ratings.
 
Please provide written comments regarding the student in each of the following areas:
(Additional letter or attachment is also welcome)
 
1. Describe how this student handles a difficult or challenging task.
 
2. How and/or when does the student go beyond your class assignments in seeking information related to his/her school projects?
 
3. What personality characteristics does this student have that will allow him/her to handle a specific independent project? Please give a specific example.
 
4. Provide an example of each of the following pertaining to this applicants' performance.
  • A strength that makes this applicant a strong candidate
  • A weakness that may impede their performance
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    Signature Required on the Printed Form