Suicide Prevention

Criteria

Exceeds All Expectation (94%-100%)

Exceeds Most Expectations (90%-93%)

Meets Expectation (83%-89%)

Below Expectation (73%-82%)

Does Not Meet Expectation (0% - 72%)

Criterion Score

Research Summary and Guidelines 25%

5 points

Student synthesized research and theories regarding the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.  Student offered a compelling list of specific dos and don’ts for the school based on this research.  Evidence-based research and practices are emphasized, and recommendations are clearly tied to the research. 

4.7 points

Student demonstrated an understanding of research and theories regarding the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.  Student offered a list of specific dos and don’ts for the school based on this research.  Evidence-based research and practices are emphasized, and recommendations are tied to the research. 

4.5 points

Student demonstrated a basic understanding of research and theories regarding the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.  Student offered some attempts at a list of specific dos and don’ts for the school based on this research.  Evidence-based research and practices are present, and recommendations are mostly tied to the research. 

4.1 points

Student demonstrated a minimal understanding of research and theories regarding the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.  Student offered little to no attempts at a list of specific dos and don’ts for the school based on this research.  Evidence-based research and practices are lacking and/or recommendations are not tied to the research. 

3.6 points

Student failed to identify research and theories regarding the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.  Student does not offer a list of specific dos and don’ts for the school or links to the research are not evident.  Evidence-based research and practices are lacking and student fails to offer recommendations tied to the research. 

Score of Research Summary and Guidelines 25%,

/ 5

Press Release 15%

3 points

Student thoughtfully drafts a professional press release that carefully avoids any language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 

2.8 points

Student drafts a professional press release that avoids any language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

2.7 points

Student drafts a press release that mostly avoids any language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 

2.5 points

Student drafts a press release that lacks clear understanding of language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

2.2 points

Student did not draft a press release or did not demonstrate an understanding of language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Score of Press Release 15%,

/ 3

Parent Letter 15%

3 points

Student writes a compelling letter to the parents that includes an outstanding explanation of the school’s concerns in a clear overview; high-level information on risk suicide factors written in a meaningful way for parents as well as information on suicide risk factors.    

Letter offers key talking points for conversations that parents can have with their children regarding this sensitive issue in a professional and caring manner.

2.8 points

Student writes a letter to the parents that includes an explanation of the school’s concerns in a clear overview; high-level information on risk suicide factors written in a meaningful way for parents as well as information on suicide risk factors.    

Letter offers talking points for conversations that parents can have with their children regarding this sensitive issue in a professional manner.

2.7 points

Student writes a letter to the parents that includes some explanation of the school’s concerns in an overview; information on risk suicide factors provided for parents as well as information on suicide risk factors.    

Letter offers talking points for conversations that parents can have with their children regarding this issue. 

2.5 points

Student writes a letter to the parents that includes minimal explanation of the school’s concerns in an overview; lacks key information on risk suicide factors for parents as well and/or offers some information on suicide risk factors.    

Letter offers an attempt at talking points for conversations that parents can have with their children regarding this issue. 

2.2 points

Student writes a letter to the parents that includes little to no explanation of the school’s concerns in an overview; lacks information on risk suicide factors for parents as well offers minimal information on suicide risk factors.    

Letter offers little to no attempt at talking points for conversations that parents can have with their children regarding this issue. 

Score of Parent Letter 15%,

/ 3

Student Outreach Plan 25%

5 points

Student was able to excellently synthesize research and develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help in their chosen format (i.e. poster, handout, or public announcement) that demonstrates insights along with a care and understanding of the issue and risk factors. 

4.7 points

Student analyzed research and theory to develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help in their chosen format (i.e. poster, handout, or public announcement) that demonstrates a care and understanding of the issue and risk factors.

4.5 points

Student offers some suggestions to develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help in their chosen format (i.e. poster, handout, or public announcement) that demonstrates some understanding of the issue and risk factors.

4.1 points

Student offers minimal attempts to develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help in their chosen format (i.e. poster, handout, or public announcement) that demonstrates minimal understanding of the issue and risk factors.

3.6 points

Student fails to develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help in their chosen format (i.e. poster, handout, or public announcement) that demonstrates little to no understanding of the issue and risk factors.

Score of Student Outreach Plan 25%,

/ 5

The writing is clear and compelling. 7%

1.4 points

Student demonstrated strength in all the following areas: a well-developed focus, a logical organization of ideas, integration of readings revealing conceptual knowledge and skills, and inclusion of several scholarly citations to support ideas presented in the assignment. 

1.3 points

Student demonstrated strength in almost all the following areas: a well-developed focus, a logical organization of ideas, integration of readings revealing conceptual knowledge and skills, and inclusion of some scholarly citations to support ideas presented in the assignment.

1.2 points

Student mostly demonstrated a well-developed focus, a logical organization of ideas, and exhibited an integration of readings revealing conceptual knowledge and skills. 

1.1 points

Student demonstrated some focus, some logical organization of ideas, and some integration of readings revealing conceptual knowledge and skills. 

1 point

Student failed to demonstrate a well-developed focus, and there is little evidence of integration of reading material or conceptual knowledge. 

Score of The writing is clear and compelling. 7%,

/ 1.4

Student met the required length for the assignment (10-12 pages excluding title and reference pages) and reference requirement (5 peer-reviewed articles). 6%

1.2 points

Student met the required length for the assignment (10-12 pages excluding title and reference pages) and reference requirement of at least 5 peer-reviewed articles. 

1.1 points

Student met the required length for the assignment (10-12 pages excluding title and reference pages) and reference requirement of at least 5 peer-reviewed articles. 

1 point

Student met the required length for the assignment (10-12 pages excluding title and reference pages) and reference requirement of at least 5 peer-reviewed articles. 

0.9 points

Paper was less than 10 pages (excluding title and reference pages) and less than 5 peer-reviewed articles were referenced.  

0.8 points

Paper was less than 3 pages (excluding title and reference pages) and less than 5 peer-reviewed articles were referenced. 

Score of Student met the required length for the assignment (10-12 pages excluding title and reference pages) and reference requirement (5 peer-reviewed articles). 6%,

/ 1.2

The writing reflects correct punctuation, grammar, word usage, and APA style. 7%

1.4 points

Student used correct grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting, with no more than one or two errors. 

1.3 points

Student used correct grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting, with only three or four errors.

1.2 points

Student used mostly correct grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting, having less than five errors.  

1.1 points

Student used some correct grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting.

1 point

Student needs to refine grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting because many errors were evident. 

Score of The writing reflects correct punctuation, grammar, word usage, and APA style. 7%,

/ 1.4