American University Schools of the Middle East

Anti-Cheating policy/ 2022-2023

 

The following actions are considered to be cheating:

1. Using or possessing, as well as giving or receiving, unauthorized materials in a testing situation (notes, textbook, cheat sheets, electronic devices.)
2. Giving or sharing information on a test, quiz, homework, project, etc.
3. Copying another student’s work of any kind
4. Passing on or receiving definite answers to test or quiz questions
5. Turning in work for credit that is not one’s own (This includes, but is not limited to, information from the internet.)
6. Submitting text that has been cut-and-pasted from the internet without attribution
7. Sharing or copying information from another student's computer or mobile device
8. Talking or asking questions loudly or any talking and moving that may disturb the exam hall environment.

 

 

The following consequences will apply when violations occur:

1. The teacher will confer with student if suspicion of a violation arises.
2. The teacher will inform the Vice Principal of the incident.
3. The student’s parents shall be notified by the school administration.
4. A credit of "0" will be recorded for the test or the assignment involved.