j. Integrity Code

We believe digital devices can be transformative educational tools, and we promote responsible use (as outlined in our planner according to our ICT Student Use Expectations and Responsible Use Agreement). The purpose of these guidelines is to cultivate a relationship-centered community based on face-to-face interactions.

Guidelines

As a Middle School, we agree to the following guidelines: 1. When you arrive at school, please place all digital devices in lockers (or bags prior to going to a locker). 2. Mobile phones are to remain in your locker or stored in a bag throughout the school day unless a teacher provides permission for its use. 3. Devices such as laptops and tablets may only be used for educational purposes in classrooms or designated areas of the library. 4. All common areas of the school are expected to be device-free unless you have specific teacher permission. 5. You may only use your laptop or tablet in a designated zone in the library for educational purposes.

There will be limited seating in the designated zone. If the space is full and you have an urgent need, you can go to the MS office or speak with a teacher. 6. After dismissal, you may use your devices in accordance with our HKIS ICT Responsible Use

Agreement and 5-8 ICT Student Use Expectations.

If you do not meet these guidelines the following steps will be taken.

First Incident: The device will be sent to the MS office, and your name will be recorded. Phones can be collected after school. Laptops or tablets can be collected when required for the next class, otherwise after school.

Second Incident: Same procedure as the first incident; in addition, parents will be contacted, and this incident will be treated as a category 2 offense according to the student handbook.

Integrity Code

At HKIS, we believe that both personal and academic integrity is of paramount importance. Students at HKIS Middle School are given a high degree of trust and are expected to demonstrate integrity in all of their behaviors and interactions. A student with integrity does not lie, cheat, or steal. Each student is responsible for his/her own behavior and conduct.

All students in the HKIS Middle School are expected to understand the meaning of the Integrity Code which has two parts: academic and personal.

Academic Integrity Infractions Cheating

• Cheating is loosely defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work, or any improvement of a score or grade of performance, by any dishonest or deceptive means. • Cheating includes, but is not limited to: lying, copying from another’s test or piece of work and any unauthorized assistance given to another’s piece of work.