Academic Integrity Statement

Student Academic Integrity Statement

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior. As a member of this academic community, I commit to uphold these values in all my educational pursuits.

My Commitments

  • I will be honest in all my academic work and interactions with teachers and peers.
  • I will respect intellectual property by properly acknowledging and citing the contributions of others. This includes not plagiarizing or misusing digital content.
  • I will engage in fair opportunity for all, avoiding any form of cheating during exams or when completing assignments.
  • I will take responsibility for my actions and learn from my mistakes. I will report any instances of academic dishonesty I may witness.
  • I will demonstrate courage by upholding these principles, even when faced with challenges or peer pressure.

Together

I join my peers in fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect, where we all strive to achieve our best through honest and fair efforts.

Support

I know that mistakes can happen and that I might need support understanding expectations or how to properly cite sources. I will seek guidance from my teachers, when necessary, as they are here to help me learn and succeed with integrity.

Consequences

I understand that if I violate these principles of academic integrity, such as through cheating, plagiarism, or other dishonest practices, I will face disciplinary actions. These consequences can range from a warning to redoing the assignment, suspension, or other measures appropriate to the severity of the violation.