SAA Honor Council

 
 

Lying

Deliberately presenting a false impression or giving false information.

Cheating

Deliberately giving or receiving work on a test, quiz, or assignment.

Stealing

Taking the property of another person without direct permission.

Plagiarism

Using the words, ideas, artwork, or other intellectual property of another without crediting the original creator.

The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just.


The Catholic Catechism, paragraph 1733

Honor Offenses:

 

Plagiarism Policy - click here to download

Honor Handbook - click here to download

Six Ways YOU can Honor the Honor Code:


1. Put your NAME on your things - books, calculator, computer, BLAZER, and other items. If it belongs to you, put your name on it!


  1. 2.Do not remove an item from a locker or classroom without permission.


  1. 3.If you see something valuable that has been left in the library, dining hall, or gym, take it to Lost and Found.


  1. 4.Do not bring valuables (jewelry, gift cards, cash) to school.


  1. 5.Leave your cell phone in you purse or bag. Do not carry it in your pockets.


  1. 6.Be a role model to your friends! Discuss Honor and Truth in your daily interactions. Make this value a part of who YOU are!



















Excerpt below from: What Do You Stand For, Lewis, Barbara A, Free Spirit Publishing, 2005.


10 Tips for Being Truthful:

  1. 1.Make a commitment to tell the truth.

  2. 2.Tell someone about your commitment.

  3. 3.Think before you give a dishonest answer.

  4. 4.Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, and irony.

  5. 5.Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out part of it.

  6. 6.Don’t indulge in little white lies.

  7. 7.Watch out for silent lies.

  8. 8.When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reverse. Do it then and there. Example: “What I meant to say is I missed three problems on my math test, which means I’m getting a B instead of an A.”

  9. 9.Talk to yourself. (Not out loud, or people might think you’re a little strange.) Ask yourself “ How do I really feel about this? What’s the best thing to do? How can I keep my commitment to myself?”

  10. 10.Treat yourself when you tell the truth even when it’s hard to do.