Academic Integrity

District 230 seeks to establish an atmosphere in each classroom which actively fosters academic integrity. Teachers recognize that academic integrity is important to the learning environment. Students should also recognize that academic integrity is an integral part of the learning process. Definitions of academic dishonesty are included but not limited to: cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores, representing someone else’s academic work as one’s own, altering grades/assignments, or student use of any unauthorized material in an attempt to present it as their own. This offense also includes anyone who assists another in cheating. Students will be afforded their Due Process Rights to determine violation of academic integrity. A charge of academic dishonesty will result in parent notification, counselor notification, a “zero” for the assignment, a possible referral to the Deans’ office, and exclusion from school-related honor societies and scholarships including but not limited to National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Department Academic Achievement Awards or any other applicable school clubs or organizations. 

Grading and Promotion (Policy 6:280)

Evaluating and Reporting Student Achievement (Policy 6:280 AP1)

Professional Staff Grading Scale (Policy 6:280 AP2)

Final Assessments (Policy 6:280 AP3)

Calculating and Reporting of Grade Point Average and Class Percentile Rank (Policy 6:280 AP4)

Pass/Grade Option (6:280 E2)

A Pass/Grade option is available to 11th and 12th-grade students (*) in District 230 for a maximum of one course not required for graduation per semester and one during summer sessions beginning the summer prior to 11th grade. (*Driver’s Education may be taken Pass/Grade by students not yet at 11th-grade status.)

Students earning a grade of "C" or higher will receive a grade of "pass." A grade of "pass" will not be included in the calculation of GPA. (*Driver's Education may be taken Pass/Grade by students not yet at 11th grade status) 

Course Prerequisite/Recommendation Waiver (Policy 6:310-E2)

Repeating For a Higher Grade 

A student may repeat a course previously taken as an audit or for credit. If the credit option is used:

1. The higher of the two grades will be used to compute GPA and rank.

2. Both of the two grades will remain on the transcript. No credits or qualifying points will be issued for the lower grade.

3. “Withdrawal from Class” guidelines will apply, however, there will be no GPA penalty for an “F” withdrawal grade or “F” semester grade if the student takes the class a second time.

4. Students and parents should complete the appropriate form from the guidance department in order to participate in this option.

Audit for Courses (Policy 6:310 AP1) 

Standardized Tests

A comprehensive testing program is provided for all students. The purposes of the testing program are to provide students, parents and professional staff members with information concerning student achievement, and interests. 

Parent/Guardian Role (6:280 AP1)

Semester grades, attendance, and credits are included on all transcripts. GPA will be reported on official transcripts for all students. Percentile rank will be reported on official transcripts beginning the second semester of freshmen year.