The Governing Board believes that academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamental components of a student's education and character development. The Board expects that students will not cheat, lie, plagiarize or commit other acts of academic dishonesty.
(cf. 5131 - Conduct)
(cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials)
Students, parents/guardians, staff and administrators shall be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive school climate that encourages honesty. Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty shall be subject to district and school-site discipline rules.
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
Policy SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: February 13, 2014 Santa Clara, California