Gatewood Disciplinary Code Honor Code Gatewood expects its students to maintain high standards of behavior both in and out of school. Gatewood endeavors to instill in its students healthy habits of mind and body, a clear sense of values, and good moral judgment. Certain behaviors must be exhibited in order to achieve these objectives. Students are expected to be:
TRUSTWORTHY RESPECTFUL (of faculty, other students, and all personal and school property) APPROPRIATE (in dress and attitude) COURTEOUS KIND (in the classroom and during athletic events and school-related events) Gatewood believes that honor and integrity are paramount in the educational process. Therefore, all Gatewood students must sign a pledge prior to the start of school each year to adhere to the following code: “I will neither lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate any of these type acts. I will be academically honest in all of my work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others.” Definitions: · Lying – falsifying the truth · Cheating - giving or receiving unauthorized information on graded material. · Stealing – taking another person’s property without their consent · Academic Honesty – performing all academic work without plagiarism, cheating, lying, stealing, altering or receiving unauthorized or illegitimate assistance from another. The Honor Code is an integral part of the school. Students, faculty, and staff members are expected to strictly enforce its provisions. All honor code violations will be referred to the Disciplinary Council.
Disciplinary System for Grades 6-12 The Gatewood Discipline Code for middle and high school is developed with careful consideration for the welfare of the individual student, the school community, and its employees. The purpose of this code is to foster a safe, Christian environment for all and to ensure a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Accordingly, the purpose of this code is designed to curb adverse behavior and be able to move forward in a positive 22
