ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
We expect all students to do their own work. Plagiarism is a form of cheating by using another’s ideas, phrases, words, pictures, or opinions without giving credit to that person in the form of a proper citation. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following:
Looking at another student’s work during a test or quiz.
Providing another student with answers on homework and assessments or allowing another student to copy/photograph work.
Copying answers from another student or teacher.
Possessing “cheat sheets” with answers on them, or writing answers elsewhere that you can refer to during a test or quiz.
Talking during a test.
Talking about the content of an assessment with another student after taking the assessment.
Having another person do your work and handing it in as your own.
Forging signatures or misrepresenting your work or resources.
Digital cheating:
Using information obtained from Internet sources without citing proper documentation.
Copying ideas, phrases, pictures, and words from other sources without documentation and using them in an assignment.
Purchasing, finding answers, or translating material and submitting this work as your own.
Sharing answers via messaging, Google drive, email, airdrop, or other electronic means
Cheating on a digital assessment/assignment by switching between apps, taking a screenshot of the assessment/assignment, etc.
Depending on the situation, students may receive a zero for any work where cheating has occurred. Partial credit may be earned by completing an alternate assignment at the discretion of the teacher. A conversation between the student and teacher will take place, and the Assistant Principal and parents/guardians,will be notified.
TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for all the books issued to them. A book not returned on the date due becomes a financial obligation for the student to whom it was issued. Students who have a textbook stolen should immediately report the loss to their subject teacher. All financial obligations must be met prior to the end of the school year.
ADVISORY PROGRAM
Blake’s Advisory Program creates a positive and supportive environment for all students and staff. Advisory serves as a “home base” for students with the goal of building connections among students and teachers. Advisories meet for 22 minutes each day around lunchtime. At least one advisory per week is used for recess. Students should dress appropriately for the weather on outdoor recess days. Advisory activities will focus on team-building, peer relationships, organizational and study skills, and mindfulness. Students should bring a pleasure-reading book to keep in their locker.