Policies

Plagiarism Policy

Course Concepts Academy Student Program Rules Agreement

I have read and agree to abide by the rules presented in Course Concepts Academy’s School Calendar, in particular the rules regarding Attendance, Code of Conduct, Plagiarism and Appropriate Use of Technology found on the webpage of the school at http://www.courseconceptsacademy.ca and recognize that my failure to follow these rules will result in the consequences implemented according to the School Calendar.

In addition, I understand that the following constitutes plagiarism:

  • Handing in someone else’s work as my own, in whole or in part

  • Copying material from a website or another source

  • Using someone else’s words or ideas without properly citing the source

I understand that plagiarism is not allowed in Ontario schools and there will be consequences for committing plagiarism, according to the Course Concepts Academy School Calendar. As such, I agree to hand in assignments that are my work and not anyone else’s for Course Concept Academy courses I am enrolled in. If I am required to perform research for an assignment that is part of my Course Concepts Academy course, I will cite my sources in a Works Cited page. If I am unsure how to create a Works Cited page, I will ask my Course Concepts Academy teacher.

Tests

Each Unit Test is 3 hours long. During the unit test, as soon as my test is opened and until I submit my test, I agree to the following:

  • I will not use any electronic devices (Cell phone/ Calculator) other than the computer I am using to write the test.

  • I will not copy the test by screen capture or any other method.

  • I will not access any other websites, Course Concepts Academy course pages or software while the test is open on my computer. Only the test will be open on my computer, nothing else.

  • I will not try to get answers about the test by looking at my notes, by looking at the web, by having notes written on my hand, pencil case or in other places or by communicating with anyone, including my Proctor.

  • My desk area must be clear of all items during the test. I am allowed to have a pencil, eraser and blank sheets of paper in case I would like to make rough notes during the test. None of these items may have notes written on them before the exam starts.

  • I will not disclose/ reveal the exam materials to any other persons.

Final Exam

The Final Exams is 3 hours long and needs to be supervised by an approved Proctor. During my final exam, as soon as my exam is opened and until I submit my exam, I agree to the following:

  • I will not use any electronic devices (Cell phone/ Calculator) other than the computer I am using to write the exam.

  • I will not copy the exam by screen capture or any other method.

  • I will not access any other websites, Course Concepts Academy course pages or software while the exam is open on my computer. Only the exam will be open on my computer, nothing else.

  • I will not try to get answers about the exam by looking at my notes, by looking at the web, by having notes written on my hand, pencil case or in other places or by communicating with anyone, including my Proctor.

  • My desk area must be clear of all items during the exam. I am allowed to have a pencil, eraser and blank sheets of paper in case I would like to make rough notes during the exam. None of these items may have notes written on them before the exam starts.

  • I will not disclose/ reveal the exam materials to any other persons.

If I do not follow the above items, I will be considered as cheating during the test/exam and my answers in the exam will not be considered valid. As a result, I will receive a mark of zero on a portion of the test/exam or the entire test/exam will be given a mark of zero, at the discretion of the Course Concepts Academy Principal. I realize that receiving this consequence for cheating during a final exam may result in my failing the course. I will not receive a refund for failing a course.

I also understand that any continuous failure to abide by the above guidelines may result in dismissal from Course Concepts Academy without refund.