Oakbrook Preparatory
School Principles Regarding Academic Integrity
Students at Oakbrook must adhere to ethical standards.
These standards preclude involvement in the following unacceptable
behaviors. If a student is unclear as to whether or not his or
her actions are in violation of the Honor Code, the student has
the responsibility to clarify that action with the proper administrator. |
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- Cheating or attempted cheating
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication
- Obtaining an unfair advantage
- Obtaining unauthorized assistance from any source
- Falsifying or inventing information to be used as a resource
- Working with another person without the teacher’s permission
- Giving unauthorized help in any form to another student
- Falsifying records and official documents
- Enabling others to violate the honor code
- Accessing, without authorization, academic or administrative records or systems
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Teacher Responsibilities
- Clearly state the unacceptable behaviors within the teacher’s
course.
- Be specific as to how much student collaboration on an assignment
is allowed.
- Address the use of study aids in class work.
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Student Rights
Students suspected to be in violation of the honor code have the right to be heard by
the teacher and administrator.
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Consequences
Students in violation of the code will face the consequences as deemed appropriate by
the teacher and/or administrator. The director may impose more serious consequences than the teacher
requests. The following are possible penalties that offenders will face:
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- Zero for the assignment
- Parent notification by the administration
- Ineligibility for the Honor Roll for the current term/quarter
- Detention
More serious violations or repeat offenses could result in suspension
or even expulsion. |
Student Pledge
As a member of the Oakbrook Preparatory School (OPS), I honor
academic and personal integrity. I uphold the values of honesty, integrity, respect, and responsibility.
I have fully read and understood the Honor Code as
the accepted standard for all academic work related to OPS. |
Honesty, integrity,
respect, and responsibility are values that members of the Oakbrook
family uphold. Honesty implies a refrain from lying, cheating, or
stealing. It involves being truthful, trustworthy, and upright.
Integrity is characterized by adherence to sound moral principles.
Treating others as you would want to be treated models respect. Responsibility
involves being accountable for personal actions and accepting the
consequences. |
The Honor Code
represents the values of Oakbrook Preparatory School. It is a guide
for faculty, staff, students, and administration. Members of the
Oakbrook community should uphold these values outside as well as
inside the school. The goal is to do the right thing, even when
no one is looking. The Honor Code is a blueprint for behavior.
As members of the Oakbrook community, we will hold each other and
ourselves accountable to a standard of honesty, integrity, respect,
and responsibility. |
Parent Pledge |
I will
support OPS in its goal of encouraging academic honesty in my
child. I have read the Honor Code. I understand and accept the
consequences for failure to abide by the provisions of the policy. |
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