Extract from the ISD Academic Honesty Policy:

Academic Honesty  

At ISD we believe the concept of academic integrity involves the qualities of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility and trust.

Students who follow the principles of academic integrity:

• hand in work that is honestly their own and clearly identify any:

• contributions made by others e.g. by citing sources in written work
• check that they understand the instructions for a task and seek help from the teacher when confused or unsure
• understand that observed cases of academic dishonesty should be reported
• do not take ideas or concepts from others and present them as their own
• do not put classmates in a difficult situation by asking to copy their work
• do not allow others to copy their work
• acknowledge academic difficulties and discuss them openly to find solutions
• accept correction or constructive criticism, recognizing that it helps them to learn accept responsibility for their own actions and words.