Honor Code

Honor is the moral foundation upon which a quality education is built. Summit's Honor Code creates a community of trust among students and teachers. The rules concerning Summit students' behavior derive from the school's academic Honor Code.

The Honor Code includes all aspects of honor in a school setting, particularly lying, stealing (of property or ideas, including plagiarism), and cheating. As a first step for understanding the Honor Code, teachers specify to all students what is expected in terms of procedures for homework, quizzes, tests and papers, and state the consequences for Honor violations. Each teacher will ensure that students receive a thorough orientation the first week of classes.

The Honor Code applies to everyone, regardless of subject matter or accommodations made for a student or an assignment, and is in effect for all academic work. It encourages each student to do his/her best at all times to uphold the values, dignity, pride, and integrity appropriate for a Summit School student.