SSCE Project Rubric & Scoring

2 - Maintained positive citizenship marks (no citizenship marks of U - Unsatisfactory) as reported by teachers during the year that the project is submitted AND maintained a 2.0 GPA in all coursework while ‘on track’ to graduate.  OR, showed marked improvement in course passage and grades that accompanies a return to ‘on track’ graduation status OR progress toward individualized student growth goals (ex. IEP goals). 

1 - Maintained positive citizenship marks (S or O) as reported by teachers during the year that the project is submitted AND maintained a 2.0 GPA in all coursework. OR, showed marked improvement in course passage and grades that accompanies a return to ‘on track’ graduation status OR progress toward individualized student growth goals (ex. IEP goals).

0 - Did not maintain positive citizenship marks (S or O) or did not maintain a 2.0 GPA in all coursework. Did not show a mark of improvement in course passage.

No identified progress toward individualized student growth goals. 

2 - Passed a High School U.S. History course that includes the assessment of students’ knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. AND Attended/participated in one local government meeting or community event related to local government, community organizations, or nonprofit organizations. AND Student reflection includes a detailed record of the meeting or event, including the type of meeting/event, date, time, location, and the attendees and their roles; a summary of topics discussed or activities undertaken during the meeting/event or agendas, photos, or other artifacts; and an analysis of how the meeting or event relates to the role of a community member in a democracy.

1 - Passed a High School U.S. History course that includes the assessment of students’ knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. AND Attended/participated in one local government meeting or community event related to local government, community organizations, or nonprofit organizations. AND Student reflection includes a record of the meeting or event and a summary of topics discussed or activities undertaken during the meeting/event or agendas, photos, or other artifacts.

0 - Did not pass the U.S. History course. OR Did not attend/participate in local government meeting or community event related to local government. OR No reflection, or missing record of meeting/event and a summary of topics discussed or activities undertaken during the meeting/event or agendas, photos, or other artifacts

2 - Evidence/documentation includes all required components of the Investigate, Plan, and Act sections of the project description. AND Evidence/documentation shows a well-planned and executed project that addresses an issue or problem in the student's community. AND Project shows evidence of the student's leadership and collaboration with community partners.

1 - Evidence/documentation includes all required components of the Investigate, Plan, and Act sections of the project description. AND Evidence/documentation shows a project that addresses an issue or problem in the student's community, but may have some room for improvement in execution or collaboration with community partners.

0 - Evidence/documentation is missing or does not meet the criteria. 

2 - Provides a thoughtful reflection on the impact of the project, demonstrating a clear understanding of the actions taken and the outcomes achieved. AND Identifies further actions that could be taken to address the issue and demonstrates a commitment to continuing civic engagement. AND Describes how learning about the issue and taking action has changed their perspective about their community and civic engagement.

1 - Provides a reflection on the project but it lacks depth or clarity or is not fully responsive to the reflection prompts identifies some further actions that could be taken but the commitment to continuing civic engagement is unclear. AND Describes how learning about the issue and taking action has had some impact on their perspective but it lacks depth or specificity.

0 - Does not provide a reflection on the project or the reflection lacks relevance to the reflection prompts. OR Does not identify further actions that could be taken or the commitment to continuing civic engagement is unclear or lacking. OR Does not describe how learning about the issue and taking action has changed their perspective about their community or civic engagement.

2 - Obtains a letter of reference from an official or community leader involved with the Civic Action Project that highlights the student's engagement and leadership in the project, as well as their character and impact on the community. AND Demonstrates ongoing commitment to civic engagement and community involvement through evidence of participation in additional community service, leadership roles in organizations, or advocacy efforts.

1 - Obtains a letter of reference from an official or community leader, but the letter lacks detail or specificity about the student's engagement and impact. AND Demonstrates some ongoing commitment to civic engagement and community involvement but the evidence provided is limited or unclear

0 - Does not obtain a letter of reference from an official or community leader. AND Does not demonstrate ongoing commitment to civic engagement and community involvement or the evidence provided is insufficient or irrelevant