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Every decision made regarding memorials after a student suicide will be extremely important, because it may help prevent the death of another student. It has been estimated that 100–200 students die each year in suicide clusters. School administrators and mental health staff can help by making recommendations not to establish permanent
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When an unexpected tragedy strikes your school, use the yearbook as an opportunity to remember and honor the people you've lost. Student memorials can be tastefully incorporated in the yearbook so other students can share their memories.
Jan 15, 2014 · The death of a student shakes a school community and devastates the entire student body. During this tragic time, students and staff members lean on each other for support as they try to cope. After the death of a student, the school yearbook can become an important tool for healing.
For example, if a student has died in a car crash, do not allow students to gather and grieve at the accident site if it is beside a busy street or highway. Keep candles at the memorial site separate from stuffed animals, flowers, and letters and poems.
Responding to a Student or Staff Death in a School Setting When a death occurs, activate the school’s crisis team and plan to address the loss. Coordinate efforts with other schools that may also be impacted. 1. First, it is extremely important to verify the information (e.g., from family members or local authorities). 2.
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These guidelines outline considerations and recommendations related to the reading of names at graduation ceremonies, awarding posthumous diplomas, and posting of photographs or tributes in school yearbooks of members of the school community who have died.
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The University’s response to the death of a student will be guided by the following principles: Respect and dignity for the student, the student’s family and friends. Respect for the family’s wishes and privacy. Concern for the well-being and support of current students and campus community.
