Polytechnic High School Campus, 7350 E.

Innovation Way South, Mesa AZ 85212

Polytechnic Middle School, 6110 S Sagewood, Mesa, AZ 85212
Polytechnic Elementary School, 6950 E. Williams Field Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212

From: Steven Ruiz, Mathematics/Engineering Instructor

Date: November 12, 2017
Re: Letter of Recommendation for Ariel Hernandez

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing this letter to convey my endorsement of Ariel Hernandez for admission to her chosen institution of
higher learning. I have known and taught Ariel since the beginning of her sophomore year in multiple math
classes. In the classroom, Ariel has proven herself to be a highly intelligent and talented young woman with a
great deal of potential.

Over the course of her academic career, Ariel has been enrolled in math courses at the Cambridge IGCSE level
as well as the university level. Mathematics courses in the Cambridge curriculum are highly rigorous and
emphasize organization and creative problem solving over process. At present, Ariel is enrolled in our college
algebra course, a course which prepares her for college by exposing him to the same rigors which first year
Arizona State University students face in their studies. Ariel is currently performing very admirably and is well
on pace to receive university credit for both college algebra and pre-calculus by the end of her senior year.

I have had the privilege of watching Ariel undergo an immense transformation over the course of her high
school career. Although Ariel has always had the ability, tools, and intelligence to be an outstanding student,
she has only capitalized upon her gifts for the latter half of her high school career. Seeing her grow into a
young woman who believes that success and high achievement are in her grasp and is willing to do whatever is
necessary to reach her goals is amazing. Put simply, Ariel has not improved as a student; she has changed
fundamentally.

In closing, Ariel is a young woman of great potential, intelligence, determination, and confidence. She is
greatly deserving of the opportunity to join the university of her choosing. I have every confidence that she
would be a great credit to its student body.

Warm regards,

Steven Ruiz

High School 480-727-5769 Fax: 484-727-3737 Web Page: asuprep.asu.edu

Middle School 480-727-5750 Fax: 480-727-5751 Web Page: asuprep.asu.edu
Elementary Phone 480-727-5700 Fax: 480-727-5701 Web Page: asuprep.asu.edu