Student Code of Conduct
As members ofK12/Aventa Learning, students have a responsibility to conduct themselves with the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic honesty is one of the most important characteristics of any class. Through K12/Aventa, students are given the opportunity to achieve academically through an online environment; therefore, it is very important that mutual trust exists between instructors and students. Accordingly, honesty in all academic matters is expected from all students. Any attempt to cheat, plagiarize, falsify information, or receive credit for work you did not do will be considered dishonest behavior and will be dealt with accordingly by the instructor, mentor, and the K12/Aventa administration.
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts that are considered dishonest behavior.
1. Plagiarism (representing another’s ideas, words, expressions, or data in writing or presentation without properly acknowledging the source).
2. Submitting work through the use of another person's password/login is considered dishonest behavior. Student logins/passwords are confidential information that should not be shared with others. Any assignments, work, or projects posted while using another student's login will be considered plagiarism.
3. Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material, assistance, or study aids in any academic work). Cheating includes copying another student’s work and submitting it as your own.
4. Performing work or taking an examination for another student OR having another perform work or take an examination for you.
5. Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data (submitting made up data or sources).
6. Computer crimes (damaging computer programs, hacking, constructing viruses, introducing viruses into a system, copying programs, etc.)
7. Inappropriate use of email, discussion forums, or synchronous chat rooms (ElluminateÔ).
Academic dishonesty found will be communicated to the student’s mentor. Traditionally, the student’s local school’s discipline policy will be followed and the student’s mentor will decide ultimate consequences for the student. Possible courses of action include:
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts that are considered dishonest behavior.
1. Plagiarism (representing another’s ideas, words, expressions, or data in writing or presentation without properly acknowledging the source).
2. Submitting work through the use of another person's password/login is considered dishonest behavior. Student logins/passwords are confidential information that should not be shared with others. Any assignments, work, or projects posted while using another student's login will be considered plagiarism.
3. Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material, assistance, or study aids in any academic work). Cheating includes copying another student’s work and submitting it as your own.
4. Performing work or taking an examination for another student OR having another perform work or take an examination for you.
5. Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data (submitting made up data or sources).
6. Computer crimes (damaging computer programs, hacking, constructing viruses, introducing viruses into a system, copying programs, etc.)
7. Inappropriate use of email, discussion forums, or synchronous chat rooms (ElluminateÔ).
Academic dishonesty found will be communicated to the student’s mentor. Traditionally, the student’s local school’s discipline policy will be followed and the student’s mentor will decide ultimate consequences for the student. Possible courses of action include:
- Loss of grade points
- Disciplinary action via local school in accordance with local school or district policy
- Removal from the course
- Failure to receive credit for the course
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is a very serious offense and will incur consequences. To find out more information about plagiarism and how to avoid it, click here.
What does netiquette refer to?
Netiquette, loosely translated, means "net etiquette." How we interact and act online is just as vital to a positive and safe environment as our interactions and actions in a brick-and-mortar classroom. To find out more about netiquette, follow this link.