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MVMS Recommendation Request Process

MVMS Recommendation Request Process

WHEN TO USE THIS PROCESS 

For MVMS students in grades 6 - 8 who need a teacher or counselor recommendation for a private school or special program application.

 

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

  • Recommendations are confidential and sent directly by MVMS. Copies cannot be provided to families.
  • Teachers and counselors complete the official recommendation forms provided by each school. Separate recommendation letters are not provided.
  • Counselors complete all administrative recommendation forms. The Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Students do not complete private school recommendations.
  • Please be sure to use the correct MVMS teacher and counselor email addresses when submitting requests through each school’s application portal.

 

 

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1: SUBMIT THE REQUEST FORM

Complete the MVMS Recommendation Request Form to begin the process.

Before submitting the form, please review the recommendation requirements for each school your student is applying to.

 

STEP 2: PAYMENT

Submit the $60 processing fee to the MVMS front office. Payment may be made by cash or check payable to Mill Valley School District. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

Fee 

  • The $60 fee covers up to three teacher and/or counselor recommendations.
  • Schools that use the same application platform (such as Ravenna) are covered under one $60 fee.
  • If a school uses a different application platform, an additional $60 fee is required.
  • Requests for more than three recommenders require an additional fee. 

 

STEP 3: PROCESSING & TIMELINE

After submitting the request form, you will receive an automatic confirmation message. Recommendation requests are typically processed within 5 -10 business days. For students applying to private high schools, all forms and payments are due by December 11, 2026. MVMS cannot guarantee on-time completion of requests received after this date.

 

If a school requires a paper recommendation form instead of using an online application portal, please include a signed records release form and submit it to the MVMS front office. The request cannot be processed until the release form is received.

 

FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS APPLYING TO HIGH SCHOOLS

Students applying to private or independent high schools must also complete the About Me Form in their 8th-grade Google Classroom. This gives teachers and counselors helpful information to use when completing recommendations. 

Students may include: 

  • Positive personal qualities and favorite subjects (and why)
  • Hobbies, interests, and activities (sports, clubs, youth groups)
  • Accomplishments, awards, or leadership roles
  • Challenges you’ve overcome or goals you’re working toward
  • Work or volunteer experience

 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

For questions about the recommendation request process:

MVMS Registrar - Kristine Thompson | kthompson@mvschools.org

 

Counseling Office

6th Grade Counselor - Janet Jamesson | jjamesson@mvschools.org

7th Grade Counselor - Molly Hahn | mhahn@mvschools.org

8th Grade Counselor - Erin Sheedy | esheedy@mvschools.org

 

 

*When approved by the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent or designee may impose a fee for the following: (5 CCR 350) Actual cost of furnishing copies of any student's records, except that no charge shall be made for furnishing up to two transcripts or two verifications of a former student's records or for reproducing records of a student with a disability when the cost would effectively prevent the parent/guardian from exercising the right to receive the copies. (Education Code 49065, 56504)