Policy and Procedures for the Issaquah School District Academic Dishonesty
Sept5th , 2007
Dear Parents,
Over the last few months we have experienced an increase in the number of students engaged in academic dishonesty when completing tests, homework, projects, and written reports. According to the Policy and Procedures for the Issaquah School District academic dishonesty is defined as cheating/plagiarism and is outlined as stated below;
“A student shall not attempt to earn credit or receive a grade for coursework in a manner other than defined as acceptable by the teacher. Cheating/plagiarism include, but are not limited to, copying another’s work to use as one’s own or making an effort to distribute class assignments or test information without teacher permission to another student (written or verbal).”
Students who copy another students’ work, or allow another student to copy their work, when completing a test, class work, homework assignment or a piece of writing from the internet, book, or other published sources when completing a written report and attempt to submit it as their own work are subject to progressive discipline. At BLMS the first step in the progressive discipline process begins with the student receiving a 101 slip for academic dishonesty and a zero on the assignment. Repeated violations will affect a student’s grade and may lead to a suspension.
We understand that the demands on our students may increase once they leave school for the day. In addition to the responsibility to complete homework in several classes many students participate in activities after school. We want to support our students and will take every opportunity to ensure that they are successful, however we also want our students to acquire the organizational skills necessary to experience success at Beaver Lake and as they continue their education.
Please take time to discuss this topic with your child. Thank you for your continual support in teaching our students.
Sincerely,
Josh Almy, Principal Page Perey, Asst. Principal