March 18, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

As a teacher of Mathematics at Pine River Area Schools, I have the privilege of working with
many different students. One I have enjoyed working with this year is Chris LaPointe.
Chris has been a student in my Algebra 2 and Direct Credit Precalculus/Calculus classes.
Over the course of these two very different classes, I spend a lot of time teaching
mathematical thinking skills, as well as the detailed and rigorous Algebraic methods of
Calculus. In these classes, Chris is able to see things in different waysout-of-the-box
waysthat help his problem solving skills. In addition to this, he is developing a better
work ethic towards finishing tasks that arent necessarily his favorite. This is an
exceptional skill to hone, and he is well on his way.
In addition to his academic side, Chris also appropriately adds to the social atmosphere of
the classroom. He tends to be in tune with his surroundings and chooses to add positively
to the atmosphere, something greatly desired in the high school classroom. The level of
respect he has earned from his peers is also very apparent as he works with others.
Chris has a good attitude in my class and he has a good disposition. I have no reservations
about his conduct in school and his ability to succeed when he places his mind to a
particular task.
If you have any questions, please call me at 829-3841 or email me at:
ben.ruetz@pineriver.org
Sincerely,

Benjamin D. Ruetz
Mathematics Teacher
Pine River High School