Student Academic Policy

When registering for Petra classes, both parents and students agree that all assigned work will be done on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Serious consequences of non-compliance include Academic Probation and dismissal from the co-op.

Teachers will determine the consequences of late or incomplete work.

Dismissal

Citations are issued by Board members for any violation of the Petra Handbook. This includes any violation of codes of conduct involving disrespectful or disruptive behavior during a class.

•  When a first citation is issued, the parent and student are notified.

•  If a second citation is issued, a conference is held with the parent, student, and the Board.

•  A third citation is cause for dismissal from Petra.

NOTE: Academic citations are issued for cheating or plagiarism and are treated as a double citation. If a family has received two or more citations in a year, they may be asked to re-interview.

Habitual Misconduct

Families whose children are habitually not in compliance with the Petra Handbook will be asked to leave Petra permanently.

Other Misconduct

Greater misconduct, occurring at Petra or elsewhere, could result in immediate and permanent dismissal of a student and his/her family from Petra. Other misconduct includes but is not limited to use of tobacco products, illegal drugs or alcohol, and posting or sending unacceptable information over the Internet via any social media. The Board reserves the right to dismiss any student or family at any time to maintain high Biblical standards.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is using another person’s words or unique ideas (intentionally or unintentionally) as his/her own or without giving credit.

•  Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional. It can be copying sentences or large passages from the internet or other source without giving credit; it can be using answers to study guide questions word for word from the internet or other students; and it can be buying or stealing entire essays.

•  Plagiarism is stealing; it is also lying. Most importantly, God’s Word exhorts Christians: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23).

In conclusion, always remember to give credit where credit is due.

Plagiarism Policy

Students who plagiarize will receive a zero on the assignment and a referral to the Board. A second occurrence will receive a zero in the course for the semester, removal of the student from participation in the class for the remainder of the semester, and a referral to the Board.

Test Taking

Parents must agree to administer tests at a time when they can observe the student throughout the test. Students may be alone in a separate room if parents have ensured that all test-taking aids have been removed and the student does not leave the room during the test. Neither parents nor students will review the test prior to the actual test-taking session. The student will not have access to notes, texts, or other helps during the test unless the test directions stipulate this is acceptable. Parents will give no help during the test other than clarifying instructions.

Students will agree to not preview tests. They will agree to not discuss test content with fellow class members until after the class period – when all the tests have been submitted. Students will not use notes, texts, or other helps unless they are instructed to do so by their teacher. During in-class tests, students will neither access and use another student’s test answers nor allow another student to access their answers.

Homework

Students will agree to submit only work they have personally completed unless the teacher specifically allows additional students for the assignment. Students will agree to follow the guidelines issued regarding plagiarism and cheating.

Parents will agree to sign or initial homework only if it is complete and the work is that of their student. Parents assume the responsibility to supervise and give the needed level of support to their students to ensure that their work is done to the best of their ability.

Homework Answer Keys

Answer keys may be used by the parents or tutors to assist a student’s full understanding of homework material.

Test Answer Keys

Test answers will not be given to a student by a parent or tutor prior to a test.

Grading

Grades:

· A = 90 - 100

· B = 80 - 89

· C = 70 - 79

· D = 60 - 69

· F = 59 - 0

Repeating a Class without Penalty

Parents may choose to have a child repeat a class without penalty. A repeated class(es) will be treated as a new class with commensurate fees.

Late or Incomplete Work

All assigned work will be done on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Discipline for late or incomplete work will be up to the discretion of the teacher. If a student will be away on vacation or busy with another commitment, arrangements will be made between the student and the teacher.