Scenarios
What Could Happen?
Miscellaneous
What to Do When...?
TIPS
100
True or False? I took a test during A period and told my friend what topic to focus on (or what not to study) in study hall. This is a violation of the Honor Code.
What is true!! This is cheating.
100
A full day (or a couple hours if you're lucky) of manual labor. It does not have to be reported to colleges.
What is work detail
100
How long has the Judicial Board been at FCDS?
Since 1976 It is a tradition at Forsyth, and has successfully upheld the honor code for almost 40 years.
100
You took a pop English quiz C period on last night's reading. Your friend in 5th period asks if there is a quiz
What is just say that you don't know. If possible, just change the subject, but do not tell somebody if there is a quiz or not; that would be violating the Honor Code.
100
BE A GOOD PERSON!
200
I didn’t feel like cleaning up my mess from lunch in the courtyard and left it there. Is this is a violation of the Honor Code?
No BUT, you are a slob. This is being disrespectful of school property. You earn a point.
200
If you're a senior and you skip class or violate the honor code in any other way.
Your senior privileges could be revoked or suspended.
200
What is the Honor Code?
"On my honor, and in keeping with the FCDS Statement of Community, I affirm that I will not lie, cheat, plagiariza, steal, vandalize, or engage in other unscrupulous behavior unbecoming of an FCDS student. At all times I will hold myself and others to the highest standards of personal and interpersonal conduct, promoting integrity and good citizenship. I recognize that any abuse of the Honor Code may result in disciplinary action, including the possibility of a proceeding before the Judicial Board.
200
Mr. Manna or a teacher questions you about something that seems suspicious?
What is tell the truth!! It is much better to tell the truth right away.
200
Tell the truth
300
You have to write about the thematic ideas in The Grapes of Wrath. You can't think of any, so you go to Sparknotes to get an idea. You then write about the things that Sparknotes said. Is this a violation of the Honor Code?
What is yes!! This is considered plagiarizing because they are not your own ideas.
300
You are guilty of cheating on a test or an assignment.
You would earn a 0 on that assessment.
300
How many students are on JBoard?
What is 14 3 elected from each grade (one of them is an alternate), the student body Vice President, and the student body secretary (who takes notes of the hearing)
300
Your friend is freaking out because they forgot to do their homework and they want to borrow or copy yours.
What is help them do it if you feel really bad, or just say that you're sorry. Don't let somebody copy your work whether its graded or not. Also, make sure you stay organized so this isn't a problem!
300
Stay on top of your work and responsibilities so that you never get in a panic and do something because you're desperate.
400
You forgot to get a parent's signature on your syllabus, so you quickly forged your dad's before you went to class. Is this a violation of the honor code?
Yes! This is lying, therefore a violation of the Honor Code.
400
You cannot be on campus, you fall behind in class, you cannot participate in sports practice or game, and you have to report it to colleges.
What is out of school suspension (OSS).
400
Why do you have a judicial board?
To maintain the atmosphere of trust between students and teachers and promote integrity and good character.
400
You feel sick
Go to your teacher first, and ask them if you can go to the nurse (located in the lower school). Generally your teacher will let you go!
400
Ask yourself the question, "Does this give myself or someone else a greater advantage?"
If the answer is yes, odds are it's a violation of the Honor Code.
500
I told my study hall teacher I was going to take and History quiz, but I really want to play on the soccer field. IS this a violation of the Honor Code?
Yes! This is lying and skipping class.
500
You are asked to leave Forsyth Country Day School.
What is expulsion
500
Does Jboard enjoy when people get in trouble?
NO!! It's hard for us, and we hate seeing people make mistakes that could have been prevented, but the honor code needs to be upheld somehow. Please make it easy for everyone and show good character so JBoard won't have to meet!!
500
You don't know the answer to a test
What is guess! Maybe you will be lucky and get it correct, but missing that one question will be much better than cheating and getting a 0 on the whole test.
500
Try your hardest. Anything you put your name on needs to be your own work, so be proud of it!
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