Academic Integrity Policy

Gold Team Academic Integrity Policy

PLAGIARISM/CHEATING Students are expected to engage in their academic work with honesty and integrity. Any form of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating, or the misuse of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, is not acceptable. Plagiarism is defined as using another person’s words, ideas, AI-generated content, or work without proper acknowledgment. Cheating includes copying work, unauthorized collaboration, or using prohibited resources (including AI tools) during any assigned task, including assessments. For a first violation, the student will be required to meet with the teacher and be given an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding through a reteaching process or an alternative assessment for credit (up to 70%). The teacher will also notify the parent. Subsequent violations will result in a referral to administration for further consequences, which may include additional academic penalties and disciplinary action. Our goal is to foster a culture of integrity while providing students with opportunities to learn from mistakes and develop ethical academic habits. See Policy 5121.3 for more information.