HS Parent-Student Handbook 2021 - 2022
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information taken from books, CD-ROMs and the Internet
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references materials in a bibliography
Grades 9 & 10 The academically honest student, formally recognizes and acknowledges: ●
what kind of external help is permissible by asking beforehand
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help from another person
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information taken from books, magazines, and electronic sources
Grades 11 & 12 The academically honest student, formally acknowledges help using an academically appropriate manner and style: ●
Documents source material
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Uses direct quotations appropriately
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Understands the concept of academic plagiarism
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Understands the consequences of academic honesty regarding both school-based work and external examinations and assessments
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Acknowledges explicitly and appropriately help provided by another person
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Follows all IB examination regulations.
Consequences The minimum penalty for any of the following examples is a zero for the assignment grade and a parent conference with the teacher involved and an administrator. A letter is placed in the student’s file until he/she graduates. ●
In grades 7 and 8, a letter indicating an incident of academic dishonesty is placed in the student’s file, for internal use only.
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In grades 9-12, a letter indicating an incident of academic dishonesty is placed in the student’s file until he/she graduates.
A second offense results in another parent conference, suspension, and may cause Chapel to report incident details to other schools upon transfer or graduation. In the event of a third offense, the administration will review the case to determine a course of action that may include mandatory transfer. Additionally, once a student accrues 3
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