Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

Nepean High School values academic integrity, evidence of one’s own learning through demonstration of responsibility, honesty, trust, and respect. Academic fraud is the act of presenting another person's work as one's own and is considered a serious academic offence.

Academic fraud includes:
• plagiarism
• cheating
• copying
• parent/tutor doing the work instead of student
• re-submission of previously submitted work

Any student who commits academic fraud does not demonstrate evidence of learning. The student will be required to complete equivalent work. Nepean High School’s Plagiarism Policy is available in the school library and online. All students should familiarize themselves with this policy.

Consequences
Students may face consequences as a result of fraudulent work. Consequences are based on the principles of Progressive Discipline and may include:
• Parent contact
• Communication with the student’s other teachers
• Assigned to the Student Support and Opportunity Program
• Referral to administration
• Referral to the Academic Integrity Tribunal. The Academic Integrity Tribunal includes an administrator, the Department Head, and a third faculty member. Consequences may include:
• School recommendations withheld
• Documentation of incident(s) placed in student file
• Student placed on “Not in good standing” list
o Removal from academic awards (e.g. honour roll, subject awards)
o Removal from extra-curricular activities: teams, clubs, field trips, etc.
• Suspension