Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the possible issues/concerns this scenario might raise.

Proficient - Describes the possible issues/concerns this scenario might raise. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally describes the possible issues/concerns this scenario might raise. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the possible issues/concerns this scenario might raise; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the possible issues/concerns this scenario might raise is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains some of the potential negative consequences for the teacher, students, and the school community.

Proficient - Explains some of the potential negative consequences for the teacher, students, and school community. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly explains some of the potential negative consequences for the teacher, students, and school community. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain some of the potential negative consequences for the teacher, students, and school community; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of some of the potential negative consequences for the teacher, students, and school community is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes which of the “Six Pillars of Character” Mr. Y has violated on his social media page.

Proficient - Summarizes which of the “Six Pillars of Character” Mr. Y has violated on his social media page. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes the “Six Pillars of Character” Mr. Y has violated on his social media page. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize which of the “Six Pillars of Character” Mr. Y has violated on his social media page; however, the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of which of the “Six Pillars of Character” Mr. Y has violated on his social media page is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Recommends comprehensive responses/actions and proactive measures that will result in a more positive outcome.

Proficient - Recommends responses/actions and proactive measures that will result in a more positive outcome. The recommended response/actions and proactive measures are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Recommends limited responses/actions and proactive measures that will result in a more positive outcome. The recommended response/actions and proactive measures are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations – Attempts to recommend responses/actions and proactive measures that will result in a more positive outcome; however, the recommended response/actions and proactive measures are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The recommendation of responses/actions and proactive measure that will result in a more positive outcome is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem. Identifies consequences of the solution and clearly communicates the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solve.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.