Academic Honesty:
Students are expected to be honest in all of their academic work. Cheating on examinations, includes but is not limited to, the non-authorized use of books or notes, the use of crib sheets, copying from other students’ papers, exchanging information with other students orally, in writing, or by signals, obtaining copies of the examination illegally and other similar activities. Plagiarism is not permitted in term papers, themes, essays, reports, images, take-home examinations, and other academic work. Plagiarism is defined as stealing or use without acknowledgment of the ideas, words, formulas, textual materials, online services, computer programs, etc. of another person, or in any way presenting the work of another person as one’s own. This would also include students submitting work products that they have submitted previously to other teachers or institutions. Falsifications, includes forging signatures, altering answers after they have been graded, the insertion of answers after the fact, the erasure of grader’s markings, and other acts that allow for falsely taking credit.
A student found guilty of academic dishonesty may be subjected to a full range of penalties including, but not limited to, reprimand and loss of credit for all of plagiarized work. Any student who lends his/her work to another and thus facilitates an act of plagiarism is subject to the same consequences. Any graded assignment (e.g. homework, classwork, tests, quizzes, research projects, etc.) that the teacher deems to be plagiarized or copied will result in a zero for the assignment. A student will be permitted to resubmit an assignment (not applicable to tests and quizzes) for half credit if the assignment is valued at more than 10% of the total number of points for the quarter. The assignment must be resubmitted within two days of being notified by the teacher that the assignment is plagiarized in some fashion. Teachers must report incidents of academic dishonesty to the discipline office.
Materials provided electronically or by hardcopy to students supporting or supplementing instruction are specific to the teacher and the particular level and section of this course. Students should not use or distribute copies of materials made available for another section or by another teacher of the same without permission.
Any student who lends his/her work is subject to the same consequences. If the student lending the work or facilitating the academic dishonesty has already completed the course that is involved, disciplinary action will be taken in lieu of academic penalty.
FERPA/COPPA:
We may use technology and recordings in this course. You may not share recordings outside of this course. Doing so will result in disciplinary action. Our class sessions may be recorded for use by enrolled students. Students who participate with their camera engaged or utilize a profile image are consenting to have their video or image recorded. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image.
Our use of such technology is governed by FERPA, the Acceptable Use Policy and RVRHS’s Student Code of Conduct. A record of all meetings and recordings is kept and stored by RVRHS, in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and FERPA. Your teacher will not share recordings of your class activities outside of course participants, which include your fellow students, and any guest Administrators and faculty.
1:World Accountability Policy:
"Students are responsible for bringing their district-provided MacBook device fully charged and operational to class each day. The device may be required for the administration of an assessment or for the completion of a learning activity where no paper option is available. Failure to have an operational MacBook may adversely impact the scoring of graded assignments."
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology offers a wide range of tools and resources that can enhance your learning experience, personalize your education, and better prepare you for the future. You will have access to AI-powered tools that can help you gather information more efficiently and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To ensure your safety and security, all AI tools and platforms will comply with federal and state regulations regarding data protection, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). You will be provided with specific guidelines as to the appropriate and acceptable use of AI. Failure to document your use of AI when completing an assignment will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy."
Attendance:
6 Unauthorized Absences are allowed for a semester course (as per RVRHS policy). 0 Credit will be given for unauthorized absences beyond the number listed above. [Students will not be able to make up work for that class].
Authorized Absences require a note from the attendance office.
Students are required to complete ALL work that was given during an absence, including: notes, class work, homework, tests, quizzes, labs, and warm-ups. Students must submit absent work and/or complete missed tests/quizzes within a reasonable amount of time (equal to the number of days absent) to earn full credit. Assignments submitted beyond this time without teacher authorization will be subject to the late work policy.
Missing/Late Work Policy:
Students may submit missing/late assignments for three days following the due date for no more than 50% of the original credit (half credit). For large projects weighted more than 10% of the marking period average, 10% of the credit will be deducted each day for a maximum of three days late.
In addition, students have 1 week from the due date to make corrections and resubmit an assignment. This date will be adjusted when necessary (i.e. – an assignment was not returned within 2 days). Projects, tests, and quizzes are not subject to the “redo” policy.
Individual IEP’s or 504 plans shall take precedence over these guidelines.
Mandatory Tutorials:
Students who are earning a grade of 65 or below in a particular course will be directed to mandatory tutorial. Students will be issued a pass and will be required to attend a mandatory tutorial session during the applicable week. Attendance is mandatory at these sessions. Not attending mandatory tutorial sessions will be addressed as a cut class and thus will be addressed with discipline measures.