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oParaphrasing or summarizing the ideas or text ofanother work without documenting the source.oSubstituting a word or phrase for the original whilemaintaining the original sentence structure.oCiting sources incompletely with intention to deceive.oUsing graphics, visual imagery, video or audio withoutpermission of the author or acknowledgment of thesource.oTranslating text from one language to another withoutciting the original work.oObtaining packaged information (e.g. foreignlanguage translation or a completed paper from anon-line source) and submitting it as one’s own workwithout acknowledging the source.oFalsification of citations Falsification – Falsifying or inventing information or data. Multiple Submission – Submitting substantial portions of anyacademic exercise more than once without priorauthorization and approval of the teacher.Complicity – Facilitating any of the above actions orperforming work that another student then presents as his orher own work. (e.g., copying someone’s homework, allowingsomeone to copy homework ) Interference – Interfering with the ability of a fellow student toperform his or her assignments. (e.g., stealing notes ortearing pages out of books).Teacher Responsibilities for Encouraging Academic Integrity: To create a learning environment that supports academicintegrity. To educate and hold students accountable for complying withthe Council Rock Academic Integrity Guidelines.15

Student Responsibilities for Maintaining Academic Integrity: To read, understand, and follow the Council Rock SchoolDistrict Academic Integrity Guidelines. To authenticate any assignment submitted to a teacher.Students must be able to produce proof that the submittedassignment is actually their own work. Authentication of anassignment may include:oKeeping copies of all drafts of work.oKeeping notes, note cards, source cards.oKeeping logs of work on assignments and papers.oSaving drafts or versions of assignmentselectronically under individual file names.The inability to authenticate work is sufficient grounds for acharge of plagiarism.To provide proper documentation by including one or more ofthe following:oFollowing the district-approved documentation formatper teacher direction.oSubmitting an "acknowledgments page" (whenapplicable) to credit help given by others (e.g., helpthat has been approved by the teacher giving theassignment).oUsing in-text or in-project documentation (e.g., mediapresentation) accurately and appropriately.oUsing Works Cited and/or Works Consulted pagesaccurately and appropriately.oSubmitting only his or her own work.Academic Misconduct Consequences: Except for the progressiveconsequences outlined below for plagiarism, verified violations ofthese Academic Integrity Guidelines for Academic Misconduct will bewithin the discretion of the teacher who may: Refer a student to a school administrator for their misconduct.Award a zero (0) for the assignment, test, or examination.16

Plagiarism Consequences: The progressive discipline outlinedbelow is a guideline for administrators and teachers. There is apresumption that the nature of the infraction and the age/grade of thechild will be taken into consideration as these consequences areapplied. All “verified” instances of plagiarism will be documented andreferred to the school administrator. Any “verified” first offense of this policy – whether intentionalor unintentional –will result in a grade of zero (0) for theassignment. The teacher will provide a second chanceopportunity for the student to correct the assignment andlearn from the mistake. The teacher has discretion, given thenature of this offense, to remove the zero and grade the newlysubmitted project or, where this first offense is clearlyintentional, to assign the lowest possible passing grade forthis assignment. A second “verified” offense is deemed intentional. Thatsecond offense will result in the following:o An automatic and irrevocable zero (0) for theassignment.o A referral to the school administrator with arecommendation for school discipline that mayinclude a suspension from school.o A requirement that the assignment be resubmitted inconformity with the guidelines established herein. A third “verified” offense of this policy will result in thefollowing:o A referral to the Council Rock School DistrictAcademic Integrity Committee. Within three (3) daysof this referral, the student and his parents orguardians will be given notice of the date, place andtime of this hearing and be given the opportunity tobe present and speak before thecommittee. The teacher and a school administratorwill also appear before the committee to present theassignment and the prior verified violations.o The Academic Integrity Committee is empowered tofashion a consequence for this third violation of thepolicy that takes into account the nature of theviolation, the timing and nature of prior violations and17

the testimony of both teacher and student. A findingof the Academic Integrity Committee of a verifiedthird violation of this policy may include, among otherconsequences, a failure for the marking period for thecourse in which the violation occurred and/or arecommendation to the school administrator forfurther school discipline.CAREER EDUCATIONCareer Education has programs available that may be of interest tomany students, including Co-Op Work Experience. Qualified studentsmay be excused up to three periods per day to engage in a job outsideof school. See your counselor for further information.CRSD STUDENT ASSESSMENT POSITIONCouncil Rock School District recognizes the need for regular studentassessment. Assessment can take many forms: class work,homework, reports, projects, student writing, student performance,quizzes, teacher made tests, department/district test, mid-term andfinal exams, and standardized tests.All student work is available to parents. However, for reasons of testintegrity and expense, certain tests will not be sent home. Examplesinclude department/district tests, mid-term and final exams, andidentified student work that will be maintained for student portfolios.Parents through parent-teacher contact may access these items.FINAL EXAMSFinal exams have been developed for all subjects. Exams take placeat the end of the second marking period for semester courses, andduring the last three (half) days of school in June.Finals count as 25% of the last marking period grade and not onlyafford good experience for those going on to college, but they alsoserve as a culminating learning/assessment experience in each class.Seniors receiving an “A” in a course may be exempt from taking thefinal exam.Requests for re-scheduling final exams will only be considered forstudents encountering extenuating circumstances from taking theirfinal exams at the regularly scheduled time. Early employment orvacations are not acceptable circumstances, which wouldwarrant the rescheduling of an exam. In all cases, the request mustbe submitted to the grade level principal by the end of May. Exams18

may not be taken before the regularly scheduled date, and the rescheduled date for the exam can be no later than June 30, 2022.GRADINGThere will be four marking periods for a year course with a fifth gradeas the final grade. Semester courses will have two marking periodswith a third grade as the final grade. Each marking period will bedistinct from each other marking period with an assigned gradereflecting only that period’s scholastic achievement.All high school courses will use the letter grade system, A, B, C, D, F,IN, NG, W, WD, WF unless the principal approves an alternate gradingsystem.19

Final GradeGuidelinesFull Year &Alt DayCoursesMarking PeriodGradingPercentRangesFinal inalGradeTot.Pts.FinalGrade97.50 100A 1246-48A 23-24A 91.50 97.49A1142-45A21-22A89.50 91.49A-1038-41A-19-20A-87.50 89.49B 934-37B 17-18B 81.50 87.49B830-33B15-16B79.50 81.49B-726-29B-13-14B-77.50 79.49C 622-25C 11-12C 71.50 77.49C518-21C9-10C69.50 71.49C-414-17C-7-8C-67.50 69.49D 310-13D 5-6D 61.50 67.49D26-9D3-4D59.50 61.49D-14-5D-2D-0.00 59.49F02-3D- or F1D- or F0-1F0FThe total quality points earned is the primary, but not exclusive, factorused in determining the final grade for a course. A marking periodfailure in a semester course or multiple marking period failures in a fullyear or alternate day course may impact the final grade calculation.20

Occasionally, a numerical average is not the best indication of astudent’s progress. The teacher’s subjective judgment is considereda valid element in student evaluation. The teacher, to more accuratelyrepresent the student’s achievement, therefore, may adjust the finalgrade. The adjustment can be made in either of the following ways:A higher final grade – is given which more accurately represents astudent’s achievement than the average marking period grade.A lower final grade – is given which more accurately represents astudent’s achievement than the average marking period grade. Awritten explanation will be provided.GRADE POINT AVERAGEThe procedure for the computation of Grade Point Average is asfollows:1. All letter grades are converted to a numerical weight as defined:A 4B 3C 2D 1F 02. Grade points for each course are determined by multiplying twofactors: the numerical weight of the final grade and the credit value.3. GPA for each year is determined by dividing the total of coursegrade points by the total of attempted credits.4. At the end of each school year, GPA is computed and is cumulativebeginning with grade 9.GPA GUIDELINESWeighted GPA is calculated for students using the following erated4.23.42.41.20All Others4.03.02.01.0021

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGrades 9, 10, 11, 12A minimum of 23 credits must be satisfactorily completed ingrades 9, 10, 11, and 12 to qualify for a Council Rock HighSchool diploma. The credits must include:ENGLISH: 4 creditsThis requirement includes 1 credit of English 9, 1 credit of English10, 1 credit of English 11 and 1 credit of an elective.SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 creditsThis requirement includes 2 credits of American Civilization, and 1credit of World History.ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 2 creditsArts and Humanities include all electives in Art, English, WorldLanguage, Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology Education,Music, and Social Studies.MATHEMATICS: 3 creditsSCIENCE: 3 creditsHEALTH: .5 creditsPHYSICAL EDUCATION: 1.5 creditsREQUIRED ELECTIVES: 6 creditsHOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC)Home Access Center (HAC) is an online portal forparents/guardians/students to access their child’s records from home.Through HAC, one may access the following information: Registration Information (address, phone, email, etc.) Attendance Schedule GradesEvery parent/guardian/student may register for their own unique loginaccount by going to https://hac.crsd.org/homeaccessHOMEWORK RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENTSA Council Rock student can expect to have homework assignedregularly. The major responsibility of the student is the completion of22

homework assignments within the specified time and in the manner,which represents the student’s best effort. Other responsibilities of thestudent are:1. To keep a written record of assignments for reference, especially ifmultiple assignments are given nightly.2. To inform the teacher, as soon as possible, if an assignment cannotbe completed due to lack of understanding of the concepts or skillsinvolved.3. To bring a note from his/her parent or guardian if a nightlyassignment cannot be completed because of a family or personalemergency. The student should expect to complete the assignmentat the earliest time possible unless the teacher waives it.4. To expect that a portion of his/her grade will be based upon theaccuracy of completed homework.5. To realize that neatness and promptness in completingassignments will be reflected in the work habits grade earned bythe student.6. To inform the teacher of his/her special interests so that somehomework assignments can be tailored to those interests.7. To realize that even if a nightly assignment is not made, opportunityshould be taken to work on long-term projects and/or to readindependently in an area of intere

13 PLC Late-Arrival 17 nd2 Marking Period Interim Reports 22 Last School Day before Winter Break (South and MBIT) 23-31 Holiday - South & MBIT Closed; Offices open 12/27/20, 12/28/20, 12/29/20 January 3 School Reopens 10 PLC Late-Arrival 11 Program Planning (7:00 p.m.) 17 Holiday - South & MBIT Closed; Offices open