Los ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dich King Local Distriet Cena Speman of Slot James A. Foshay Learning Center Raters toi Marner 373 South Haron Boslevar, Loe Angeles, Califor rst ee rc Cre Serine TELEPHONE: Gx) son” FAX Gu) 75-20 “te Mera Internet Address uinarwfosaylca 7 November 26, 2017 ‘To whom it may concer: 1tis with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Dalia Ballesteros-Lope7. I have known Dablia for three years and a half, met her when she was enrolled in one of my 9" grade Geometry classes during the 2014 - 2015 school year at Foshay Learning Center. She is currently enrolled in one of my AP Caleulus classes. Dalia is a very respect, responsible, hardworking, dedicated, and school oriented young woman. She ‘works well alone and in groups. Tn my 9 grade class, she was always the leader of her cooperative group and took initiative to make sure evergone worked and contributed 0 tum ina high quality result. She is always eager to learn more and complete extra work. Dahlia has excellent time management skills. ince ‘9 grade, she has been involved in clubs such as the Theater and HOSA, which is an international student conganization where students across the sate compete in medical based eompotiions. This school year, Dalia has been in change of fundraising 3 that every member of HOSA is able to attend the competition. In adtion to that, since this past summer, she has volunteered forthe Cedar-Sinai Medieal Center. She is ‘very committed to helping nurses. tthe same time, she has produced high quality work inher classes, Dalia isan inner ety student and will be a frst generation college student. She will defintely become & role model for her younger siblings and the generations after her in her family. Furthermore, she comes from an immigrant, low income, and single parent family home. All these factors have not and will not stop her from reaching her goals. This year, she has sriggled a litle with the AP Calculus elas de to her involvement in extracurricular activities. However, she has worked hard to pickup her grade and do as well as she can, Dahlia enjoys school very much. She loves science and wants fo earn a degree in the a medical field, She is full of energy and determined to become a successful, educated, professional woman, In 6" grade, she joined the University of Southern California, Neighborhood Academie Initiative (NA program. Tt is a7 year, 6 days a week program that prepares students, who live in the USC neighbothood, to attend college. ‘She fully understands the value of education beyond high school. | am very confident that she will continue her journey through education and graduate from college in the near future, If] can comment any further on Dahlia Ballester 373-2700, lopez, please do not hesitate to contact me at (323) Sincerely Hifgo Gramajo Mathematics Teacher + An international Baccolaureate World School | Primary Years Programme (Ext. 2072) ]) Midile Years Programme (Est. 2013)