The ACS Mission Statement recognizes that to become a responsible, globally minded citizen of the world requires the development, cultivation, and application of values and ethics that are based on honesty, diligence, and respect.
The vision ACS Cobham pursues is consistent with the expectations of the IB and AP programmes that we offer to our students. The International Baccalaureate Organisation states that “[a]ll Diploma Programme candidates must understand . . . authenticity and intellectual property.” The term “authenticity” characterizes “work . . . that is based on the candidate’s individual and original ideas with the ideas and work of others fully acknowledged” (International Baccalaureate Organization). The AP programme incorporates the same concepts into its guidelines, requiring that “students understand ethical use and acknowledgment of the ideas and work of others.”
All students at ACS are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards in the completion of their assignments. Unless otherwise specified by the teacher, all work completed by the student should be his or her own. Should a student submit work that is not his or her own, the student is guilty of academic malpractice. Malpractice includes plagiarism, collusion, duplication of work, and “any other behavior that gains an unfair advantage for a [student] or that affects the results of another [student]” (International Baccalaureate Organization).
ACS is committed to supporting students in completing accurate, legitimate and well-researched projects by providing instruction in the MLA documentation system in all English and Social Studies classes in high school and through resources in the library. ACS also maintains a subscription to www.turnitin.com where students can (and in most cases will be required to) check their work.
Works Cited
International Baccalaureate Organization. Academic honesty: guidance for schools. Geneva: Organisation du Baccalauréat International, 2003. Print.
“AP Capstone Policy on Plagiarism.” AP Seminar. The College Board, 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014.
The elements of academic malpractice stated above have been divided into the categories below:
Category 1
Category 2
All incidents of malpractice will be recorded by the Academic Deans. Any second incident of malpractice—whether in the same or a different course or school year—will be considered and recorded as a second offense. The following consequences will be applied in the event the standards of academic integrity set forth herein are breached:
Category 1
All Category 1 offenses will be reported to colleges/universities where applicable and/or included in references or recommendation letters.
Category 2
All 2nd and 3rd instances of Category 2 offenses will be reported to colleges/universities where applicable and/or included in reference or recommendation letters.
STUDENT
Student Name _____________________
I have read and understand the above standards of academic integrity that apply during my time in ACS Cobham High School . I am aware these standards apply to all academic work produced in all departments and all programs and during any internal or external exams. I agree to adhere to these standards and I am aware of the consequences should I fail to do so.
Student signature: Date:
The vision ACS Cobham pursues is consistent with the expectations of the IB and AP programmes that we offer to our students. The International Baccalaureate Organisation states that “[a]ll Diploma Programme candidates must understand . . . authenticity and intellectual property.” The term “authenticity” characterizes “work . . . that is based on the candidate’s individual and original ideas with the ideas and work of others fully acknowledged” (International Baccalaureate Organization). The AP programme incorporates the same concepts into its guidelines, requiring that “students understand ethical use and acknowledgment of the ideas and work of others.”
All students at ACS are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards in the completion of their assignments. Unless otherwise specified by the teacher, all work completed by the student should be his or her own. Should a student submit work that is not his or her own, the student is guilty of academic malpractice. Malpractice includes plagiarism, collusion, duplication of work, and “any other behavior that gains an unfair advantage for a [student] or that affects the results of another [student]” (International Baccalaureate Organization).
- Plagiarism occurs when a student presents the work or ideas of another as his or her own. When information or ideas are incorporated into a student’s work, the sources from which these were drawn must be referenced according to the MLA documentation system or such other as the teacher may require.
- Collusion may involve students working through an individually assessed task or assignment and writing the answer together, sharing exact methods and approaches to answering a question, or producing a piece of work in which it is difficult to determine if it still remains that of the individual. Collusion is different from collaboration and students should seek clarity from their teachers if they are unsure.
- Duplication of work happens when a student submits the same work for separate assessments in different courses without the knowledge and consent of both teachers.
ACS is committed to supporting students in completing accurate, legitimate and well-researched projects by providing instruction in the MLA documentation system in all English and Social Studies classes in high school and through resources in the library. ACS also maintains a subscription to www.turnitin.com where students can (and in most cases will be required to) check their work.
Works Cited
International Baccalaureate Organization. Academic honesty: guidance for schools. Geneva: Organisation du Baccalauréat International, 2003. Print.
“AP Capstone Policy on Plagiarism.” AP Seminar. The College Board, 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014.
The elements of academic malpractice stated above have been divided into the categories below:
Category 1
- Copying another student's work.
- Allowing another student to copy work.
- Using cheat sheets, unauthorized electronic devices or seeking help from another student for or during a quiz, test or exam.
- Colluding with another student to produce a piece of work that was supposed to be created individually.
Category 2
- Intentionally or unintentionally using the words and/or ideas of another as if they were your own.
- Failing to properly give credit to sources.
All incidents of malpractice will be recorded by the Academic Deans. Any second incident of malpractice—whether in the same or a different course or school year—will be considered and recorded as a second offense. The following consequences will be applied in the event the standards of academic integrity set forth herein are breached:
Category 1
All Category 1 offenses will be reported to colleges/universities where applicable and/or included in references or recommendation letters.
- First offense: The assignment is not accepted and a zero is awarded for the assignment. The parent/guardian is notified of the offense by the teacher or the Academic Dean.
- Second offense: The assignment is not accepted, a zero is awarded for the assignment, and the student serves one day of in-school suspension. A conference is called with the student, parent/guardian, teacher, advisor, and administrator.
- Third offense: The assignment is not accepted, a zero is awarded for the assignment, and the student serves two days of in-school suspension and is placed on academic probation. A second conference is called with the student, parent/guardian, advisor and administrator. At this time the consequences for further incidents will be determined, which may include out of school suspensions or possible expulsion.
Category 2
All 2nd and 3rd instances of Category 2 offenses will be reported to colleges/universities where applicable and/or included in reference or recommendation letters.
- First offense: The student may revise the assignment. Parent/guardian is notified by the teacher of the offense and of the academic probation policy. The student must attend a lesson with the librarians on citing sources.
- Second offense: The assignment is not accepted, a zero is awarded, and the student serves one day of in-school suspension. During the suspension the student will attend further lessons with the librarians on citing sources. A conference is called with the student, parent/guardian, teacher, advisor, and administrator, and the student is placed on academic probation.
- Third offense: The student receives no credit for the quarter in the class of offense and their case goes before a review committee of teachers and administrators to determine whether further action should be taken, which may include out of school suspensions or possible expulsion
STUDENT
Student Name _____________________
I have read and understand the above standards of academic integrity that apply during my time in ACS Cobham High School . I am aware these standards apply to all academic work produced in all departments and all programs and during any internal or external exams. I agree to adhere to these standards and I am aware of the consequences should I fail to do so.
Student signature: Date:
