During the school year, student learning will be measured by taking tests and quizzes, writing papers and completing projects.  The grade received for these efforts should inform students how much has been learned from the course.

Each year there are some students who try to improve their grades by cheating.  Some examples of cheating are listed below:

1. obtaining a copy of a test or scoring device
2. accepting a copy of a test or scoring device
3. copying another student's answers during an examination
4. providing another student answers or copies of examination questions
5. using notes or other unpermitted materials during "closed book" examinations
6. duplicating another student's project for submission as one's own work
7. having someone other than the student prepare  the student's homework paper, project, laboratory report or take‑home examination for which credit is given
8. permitting another student to copy the  student's homework paper, project, computer program, laboratory report or take‑home examinations other than for a teacher‑approved collaborative effort
9. plagiarism, or any other action intended to obtain credit for work not one's own

Cheating is dishonest, degrades character and reputation, and impedes individual learning.

Students found cheating will receive no credit on that material.  On a semester examination, the student will be required to retake the examination to demonstrate mastery.  On other assignments or tests, the student may be required to resubmit the assignment or test in accordance with the mastery learning policy.  The time for the retake will be determined by the classroom teacher.  The failing grade for cheating remains the grade of record.  Successfully retaking the exam or resubmitting the material will allow the student to pass for the semester if the student’s overall grade is passing.