Paloma Honor Code
Students commonly utilize unethical study habits throughout grades 8-12. The severity of these habits not being exhibited until late high school throughout college; giving students no time for the refinement of their negative patterns. By the time many of these pupils understand the significance of cheating, actions can not be taken to prevent their set-in-stone habits. This makes it necessary to take action when it comes to the deflection of the desire to cheat. Paloma Valley High School needs to revise the current honor system in a way that deters cheating while motivating students to succeed individually. A re-drafted honor code would encourage students to work harder, in regards to social morals, reducing the acts of cheating.
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Taken very lightly, high school’s role as a major stepping stone into the real is subject to the abuse of falsely completed work. A revised version of Paloma's current R.O.A.R. system can “improve the academic integrity” of students on campus (source C). Student senator of Lawrence Academy, Alyssa Vangelli, puts this into perspective when explaining that a more strict code “ensures moral action and critical thinking,” (source B). This reiterates the idea that honor codes support individualistic growth and comes from a student’s mouth - one constantly in an educational environment- making it very impactful in the eyes of other students. This emphasizes the impact a new code would have on students who care about the acquisition of knowledge in an honest …show more content…
Commonly, teenagers see an honor code as “just another rule to obey,” (source B), however a few pledges of morality every now and then, help remind students of their responsibilities, making acceptance more common in regards to the code - because it is not being forced upon anyone. The inclination of cheating among students attending Paloma spreads however, the development of positive “community standards,” (source F) made by one person displays the domino effect of ethical behavior. When enforced strategically, the utilization of the honor code halts the normality of cheating, and promotes the ethical study habits made by all. This helps contribute to the success of students going to college, without the threat of
Taken very lightly, high school’s role as a major stepping stone into the real is subject to the abuse of falsely completed work. A revised version of Paloma's current R.O.A.R. system can “improve the academic integrity” of students on campus (source C). Student senator of Lawrence Academy, Alyssa Vangelli, puts this into perspective when explaining that a more strict code “ensures moral action and critical thinking,” (source B). This reiterates the idea that honor codes support individualistic growth and comes from a student’s mouth - one constantly in an educational environment- making it very impactful in the eyes of other students. This emphasizes the impact a new code would have on students who care about the acquisition of knowledge in an honest …show more content…
Commonly, teenagers see an honor code as “just another rule to obey,” (source B), however a few pledges of morality every now and then, help remind students of their responsibilities, making acceptance more common in regards to the code - because it is not being forced upon anyone. The inclination of cheating among students attending Paloma spreads however, the development of positive “community standards,” (source F) made by one person displays the domino effect of ethical behavior. When enforced strategically, the utilization of the honor code halts the normality of cheating, and promotes the ethical study habits made by all. This helps contribute to the success of students going to college, without the threat of