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.