BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Guiding Principles for Behavior

Integrity: A choice to do your best; be honest; be loyal; honor your commitments; and keep your word.
Respect: Treat others with courtesy and respect.
Responsibility: Think before you act; consider the consequences; and be accountable.
Citizenship: Play by the rules; do your share; and be charitable

Standards

Show respect and consideration for others and their property
Be on time, prepared, and actively involved in teaching and learning
Practice courteous and ethical behavior
Follow directions with a positive attitude and make your best effort at all times
Take the initiative to solve problems positively
Show pride and loyalty for yourself and your surroundings

Academic Integrity Policy

Expectations:

Summer Academy students are expected to exhibit academic integrity and honesty at all times. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Completing assignments on time.
2. Doing their own work, except when group effort work is specified.
3. Following school rules and copyright laws.
4. Practicing ethical behavior and making positive choices.

Definition of cheating:

Cheating encompasses taking credit for someone else's work or providing information to other students.

Methods of cheating include

• Copying or sharing answers on assignments or tests
• Discussing test questions
• Plagiarizing
• Unauthorized use of electronics

*The expectations and consequences apply throughout all years of attendance in the Summer Academy

Consequences:

1st Offense (within a four-year period)

• Zero on Assignment
• Teacher notifies parents of infraction and warns of failure on next offense.
• The Director is notified and the incident is recorded and stored

2nd Offense (within a four-year period; not necessarily in the same class)

• Teacher notifies parents of infraction
• An F grade will be recorded in the semester grade for the course in which the 2^nd offense occurred.
• Appeal Process- Students have a right to appeal their dismissal from a class. The administrator may accept a written statement from the student. The director will render a decision. There is not further appeal.