The+Honor+Code

MMS SAS HONOR CODE The purpose of MMS honor code is to reinforce the values of integrity and honesty which is being taught in SAS homes and classrooms. This code clarifies rules which are and will continue to be in effect at MMS: it offers students the means of making a personal commitment to abide them. It’s the result of the combined efforts of the magnet staff, Parents, and schools listed in the acknowledgement at the end. 1.I will not turn in any work that is not my own. I am aware that this includes -Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own, words. works or opinions of someone else without proper acknowledgements. -Falure to document with quotation marks and citation any material copy directly from other sources, including the internet. -Use of anothers work as one's own, including work done by parents and other students. -Turning in material download directly from the internet. -Unauthorized collaboration: sharing answers with a partner on an assignment intended by the teacher to be done alone. When the teacher approves collaboration, i will do my fair share of the work.

2. I will tell the truth. I will not deliberately prodive false information. 3. On teacher/parent communication -I will not forge my parent's signature or intials, or ask anyone to do so. -I will not change or withhold from my parent or gaurdian information in any form regaurding my performance in school. 4. I will follow these rules concerning tests: -I will not talk during the time the test is being given. I will direct all questions to the the teacher. who will answer them at his or her discretion. -I will not use unauthorized notes or other materials. -I will not share information about the test with other students from other classes. -I will not copy from another students work, allow my own to be copied, or employother methods of cheating. 5. I understand that truancy is a violation of the honor code. 6. I understand that this honor code cannot cotain every posible violation and will stive to honor what is implied as well as what is stated. Consequesces of honor code violation (may include but are not limited to those listed below) - Zero on test, paper project - Work confistacated with no make-up credit allowed - "U" notice sent home for parent signature: copy filed in magnet office -Grade of "U" in work habits and/or cooperation for that grading period at teacher's discretion - Loss of eligibility gor honors and awards during that school year - Forieiture of membership in CJHS for that semester, according to CJHS rules