Academic Honesty Policy
Academic Integrity (Plagiarism) Policy
Plagiarism is defined as:
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the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thouchs of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.
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a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work.
Plagiarism is NOT tolerated at Washington Prep. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Cheating and/or copying: Class- or Home- work, Major Assignments, Essays, Quizzes, Tests, Examinations
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Purchasing Assignments: from students, from the Internet
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Downloading work from the Internet
Consequences for Violating the Academic Integrity (Plagiarism) Policy:
Providing/Copying class- or home- work: Zero on assignment
Second Offense for providing / copying class- or home- work: Zero on Assignment, Parent Notification
Cheating/Copying/Purchasing/Downloading Major Assignments: Zero on Assignment, Parent Notification
Second Offense for Cheating/Copying/Purchasing/Downloading Major Assignments: Zero on Assignment, Parent Notification, Counselor Notification
Numerous Offenses: Zero on Assignment, Parent Notification, Counselor Notification,
Student, Parent, Teacher, Counselor Conference
