- claiming credit for work which is not yours by copying homework, copying test answers, or any school work;
- allowing others to claim credit for your work by allowing them to copy your homework or assignments, or any school work;
- using notes, material, or texting during a test;
- copying published or unpublished works without citation either directly or with only minor changes (plagiarism);
- submitting work for one class that has already been accepted in another class.
Interventions:
- The first instance of academic dishonesty may result in a warning. The student will receive a zero grade, a call home to a parent and a written warning for the record. At the teacher’s discretion and depending upon the nature of the dishonesty, the student may be required to sign a contract with a parent/guardian to ensure his/her understanding of academic dishonesty. Other positive behavior interventions may be used.
- The second instance of academic dishonesty will result in a zero grade, a disciplinary referral, parent/guardian contact and exclusion from the Honor Roll for the quarter. The student will sign a contract stating that he/she understands both the infraction and the future consequences if the behavior is repeated. Other positive behavior interventions may be used.
- The third instance will result in a zero grade, a parent/guardian conference, and a suspension from school.
- Additional cheating violations will result in longer suspension, semester failure in the class, and a referral to a Student Assistance Team, and/or removal from the class.