FINES School equipment and books are expensive , any loss or damage to equipment , books or school property . The school expects you to fulfill your obligations and may withhold your report card or prevent you from participation in the graduation ceremony for this reason .
PLAGIARISM / CHEATING To plagiarize means to use as your own words any other person ’ s idea , expression , or words , without giving the original author credit . Plagiarism is literary theft and will not be tolerated at Teaneck High School .
1 . Pupils are expected to be honest in all of their academic work . This means that they will not engage in any of the following acts :
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Cheating on examinations , including but not limited to , the non-authorized use of books or notes , the use of crib sheets , copying from other students ’ papers , and exchanging information with other students orally , in writing , or by signals , obtaining copies of the examination illegally and other similar activities .
Plagiarism is not permitted in term papers , themes , essays , reports , images , take-home examinations , and other academic work . Plagiarism includes : use without acknowledgement of the ideas , words , formulas , textural materials , on line services , computer programs , etc . of another person , or in any way presenting the work of another person as one ’ s own .
Falsifications , including forging signatures , altering answers after they have been graded , the insertion of answers after the fact , the erasure of grader ’ s marking , and other acts that allow for falsely taking credit .
2 . A pupil found guilty of academic dishonesty may be subjected to a full range of penalties including , but not limited to , reprimand and loss of credit for all of the work that is plagiarized .
Range of Consequences for Plagiarism
1 . A teacher who believes that a pupil has been academically dishonest in his / her class should resolve the matter in the following manner : � Reprimand the student orally and / or in writing . The teacher is also authorized to withhold credit in the work tainted by the academic dishonesty .
� If warranted , the teacher shall file a written statement with the Principal describing in detail the academic dishonesty that is alleged to have taken place , and must request that the matter be reviewed by the principal . � A grade reduction on the assignment in question . � A grade of zero for the assignment in question with no opportunity to make up that work in any way , including extra credit work . � If the severity of the situation merits it , the student shall be given a failing grade in the course for the quarter in which the plagiarism occurs � If the severity of the situation merits it , the National Honor Society advisor shall be notified for possible action . � If the offense in question is an entire plagiarized paper for the required term paper , the student shall receive a failing final grade for the course . � If the offense is reoccurring , the student shall receive a failing final grade in the course . 2 . The Principal will determine if further discipline of the pupil is appropriate .
If you have questions about plagiarism , please talk with your teacher or guidance counselor .
FACILITIES
CAFETERIAS A variety of food choices is available daily including pizza , cheeseburgers , French fries and a made to order salad bar and deli bar . Healthy snack and beverage choices are available .
Students must keep the cafeteria clean . Students must throw away your trash and to push in chairs in consideration of fellow classmates and staff .
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