Promises of the Honor Code
This is a promise to act with honesty and moral integrity in all actions at school.
What is 'conduct myself with integrity and honor'?
"True or False: The Honor Code only applies to cases of academic dishonesty."
"This is the term for taking care of your school and the people in it."
What is responsibility?
This concept refers to acting honestly and ethically, even when no one is watching.
What is integrity?
"This is a promise to show consideration for others and their belongings in our school community."
What is 'respect my peers and teachers and their property'?
"A non-academic situation where the Honor Code could be violated."
What is damaging school property or bullying a peer?
"Respecting this group is part of the Honor Code and means valuing their time and efforts."
Who are peers and teachers?
Name a way to demonstrate honor in a group project.
What is giving proper credit to everyone’s contributions?
"This promise focuses on being accountable for the environment and culture we create at school."
What is 'take responsibility for our campus and our culture'?
"What might be a consequence of violating the Honor Code in a non-academic way?"
What is being placed on detention or receiving an on-campus restriction?
"This phrase from the Honor Code means doing all you can to seize every chance to grow and contribute positively."
What is 'do my best to make the most of the opportunity'?
If you find a lost item on campus, this is the action that would align with the Honor Code.
What is returning the item to the office or owner?
"This promise encourages us to make the most of every chance to uphold the Honor Code."
What is 'do my best to make the most of that opportunity'?
"Give an example of a situation where someone might face discipline but hasn’t technically broken the Honor Code."
What is being late to class or violating a dress code?
"Respecting someone’s belongings and space is an example of following this principle in the Honor Code."
What is 'respect my peers and teachers and their property'?
This is a situation where integrity would be shown outside of academics, such as in a sports game or club.
What is playing fairly in a sports competition or being honest about your role in a club project?