In such cases of plagiarism, copying/sharing assignments, cheating, the use of translation software without express permission from the instructor, and similar violations of this Honor Code, the following consequences will be instituted.
First Offense
Teacher WILL:
- Contact the parent/guardian & conference with student concerning the violation.
- Refer the matter to the appropriate Dean/Assistant Principal.
- Refer the matter to academic honor societies such as National Honor Society for consideration and discipline according to its governing principles, including possible expulsion from the organization.
Student WILL:
- Receive a zero on the assignment, with no chance at a makeup/retake or correction.
- Lose any opportunity for recognition of academic achievement such as “Honor Roll” for that marking period even if the student has a qualifying grade point average.
Repeat Offenses
Teacher MAY:
- Require student to forfeit any chance at future extra credit for that marking period, but student is still allowed to revisit other assignments in compliance with Regulations Governing the Assessment and Evaluation Policy (IFA-R).
- Require student to forfeit the opportunity to be involved in any activity related to the assignment, i.e., Science Fair.
- Consider this matter in any applications or letters of recommendation written on behalf of the student.
In addition to the items listed in the “first offense” column, the following may result for repeat offenses:
- A student may be suspended from any athletic or extra-curricular school activities for a period of up to one week (5 school days). This includes practices, competitions, rehearsals, performances and other extra-curricular activities.
- A student may be required to relinquish any student government office.
- Further violations could result in a student being removed from the extra-curricular activity and/or student government offices altogether, including dances or formals/prom.
- Administration reserves the right to enact discipline beyond those listed if circumstances require it.
Appeals
A student accused of an Honor Code violation has the right to appeal the punishment to the principal, who may hear the appeal or assign it to another administrator or a body established for the purpose of regulating and monitoring the Honor Code. The school-level appeals process shall be final.