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Cheating and plagiarizing are activities that will not be tolerated at Oxford Academy. The following school-wide policy exists to deal with students who cheat or plagiarize at Oxford Academy.
PER CLASS
- 1st Offense: Students who cheat on a test, quiz or individual assignment will be given a “0” grade for that item without the possibility of make-up, and will have their semester grade lowered one full letter grade (i.e., after the zero for the assignment is given and all grades are tabulated for the entire semester, the student’s grade will be dropped one letter grade). Parents will be notified by the teacher with a progress report and a referral form will be sent to the administrator.
- 2nd Offense: Students who cheat a second time in the same class in one school year will receive a failing grade for the semester. Parents will be notified by the teacher and a referral form will be sent to an administrator for appropriate action, which will include referral to a Local School Placement Committee with suspension recommended.
SCHOOL-WIDE
- 3rd Offense: Students who cheat three times in a 365 day time period in any class on campus will be referred to a Local School Placement Committee. The possibility of transfer from Oxford Academy will be considered.
Note: The 3rd offense may apply to students who have 1st offenses in three different classes in a 365 day time period.
UNDERSTANDING ACADEMIC HONESTY
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CHEATING IS: |
| Using the Internet and other library materials for insight and research. Rewording and rephrasing facts, with proper documentation. |
Copying word for word phrases or sentences from any source, such as Internet sources, text sources or study guides. Not documenting information taken from sources. |
| Working together and discussing an assignment with classmates to develop ideas, however, writing papers and completing assignments independently. |
Copying word for word or rephrasing any portion of a classmate’s paper, notes, projects, lab notes, essays, worksheets or any other assigned material. Also, knowingly providing other students with material that can assist them in cheating. |
| Studying for the test with notes. Sharing ideas and notes on the material (not on test information) with classmates in preparation for the quiz or test. |
Using any type of aid during a test that is not allowed by the teacher including, but not limited to:
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- Talking during a quiz or test
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| Saying "I do not know what is on the test," or "I'm not sharing test information." Creating a testing environment that is fair to all students. |
Sharing what is on a test or quiz between classes or at lunch with students who have not taken the quiz or test. |
| Admitting you lost an assignment; accepting a low grade. |
Recreating the assignment using technology, i.e., computers, scanners, copier, etc. |
| Having your parent/guardian sign school paperwork as required. |
Signing papers as your parent(s). |
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- Anonymous reporting