Newman School Honor Code

Personal and Academic Integrity

• We keep our word
• We return to our moral compass when facing challenges or conflicts
• We set a good example for others
• We accept and learn from our faults and mistakes
• We do our own work
• We put real effort into our classes and assignments
• We are engaged in our learning
• We use technology appropriately

Respect

• We respect and support each other’s differences and recognize that diversity is part of what makes our school great
• We listen to one another
• We are polite and courteous
• We treat others the way we want to be treated
• We respect each other’s right to a quiet learning environment
• We respect the school’s property and we understand that many people work to make our school a clean, livable environment

Responsibility

• We hold ourselves accountable for our actions
• We are supportive of one another’s academic, athletic, and extracurricular accomplishments
• We help each other learn
• We recognize that we are members of a larger community and look for ways to give back

Students’ Expectations Of Teachers

• To be knowledgeable about their subject and to be prepared for class
• To understand IB assessments and assign them well in advance
• To assign work with clear value to students
• To schedule tests and major assignments only on designated subject days
• To be available during the day and until 3:30
• To come to class on time
• To post online a clear, up-to-date class and homework schedule

We strive to make Newman the best school possible.