The Webb School honor pledge states that students "neither give nor receive aid on [their] assignments." However, it is perfectly natural for all students to have questions about homework and to want to seek out help. Where is the line between appropriate help and violating the honor pledge?
The line for me is when the pencil hits the paper. If you are writing or have written an answer, it is not OK to check that answer with another student. Asking another student what he/she got for an answer or asking another student to check your work or help you write an answer to something is a violation of your honor pledge, regardless of whether that student is in this Latin class or not.
Before you begin your homework, it is acceptable to:
-Ask another student to clarify the assignment.
-Ask another student to explain the concept covered on the assignment.
-Ask another student to explain the directions of the assignment.
After you begin your homework, it is acceptable to:
-Ask another student for the definition of a word.
-Ask another student a clarifying (yes/no) question about one word (e.g., Is nautae dative? Is poeta plural? Is 'we' the subject of datis?)
It is not acceptable to ask questions that reveal more than this such as "How did you translate this?" or "How should I form this word?"
Once you have completed your homework, it is not acceptable to ask another student any questions such as "Did you get the same thing as me for this?" or "What did you get for this?"
If you are unsure of how to complete your homework, bring it to class and ask your questions there. Your honor pledge is more important than a high grade.