🌟 Our Commitment

At Snake River Opportunities High School (SROHS), we believe in learning that is authentic, personalized, and driven by curiosity and integrity. Academic integrity is not just about following rules — it's about growing into thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who act with honesty and accountability.

🧱 What Is Academic Integrity?

Academic integrity means:

• Being honest about what your work is and what someone else’s is.

• Taking ownership of your learning process, including your mistakes.

• Using resources responsibly, whether that’s an internet search, AI tools, textbooks, or classmates.

• Citing sources when you use someone else’s ideas, images, or words.
  
  

🚩 What Violates Academic Integrity?

Here are common types of academic dishonesty, all of which go against our school’s values:

✅ What Upholds Academic Integrity?

Academic integrity doesn’t mean doing everything alone — it means being transparent and reflective in your learning.

You are encouraged to:

• Collaborate with peers, but submit your own thinking and creations.

• Ask for help when stuck — mentors and content teachers are here for you.

• Use tools wisely, including AI, calculators, spell-checkers, and research databases — just cite what helped you!

• Revise and reflect when your first attempt doesn’t go as planned. Growth matters more than perfection.
  
  

🛠️ AI Use Guidelines

AI tools (like ChatGPT) can be used for learning, not replacing your thinking.

Allowed with citation:

• Brainstorming ideas

• Outlining or organizing thoughts

• Learning new concepts or clarifying confusing topics
  
  

Not allowed:

• Copying AI-generated text as your final product

• Submitting AI-created images, code, or designs without your own meaningful contribution
  
  

✅ Always cite if you use AI:

“I used ChatGPT to help brainstorm these arguments.”

📘 When You’re Not Sure…

Ask yourself:

• “Is this truly my work and my thinking?”

• “Would I be okay explaining how I created this?”

• “Am I proud of how I got here?”
  
  

If you’re ever unsure, ask a mentor or content teacher before submitting.

🤝 Consequences and Support

We approach integrity issues with a mindset of growth and restoration. If something goes wrong:

• You’ll talk with a mentor or teacher to reflect on what happened.

• You may be asked to revise or resubmit the work.

• Ongoing issues may involve a learning contract or administrative follow-up.
  
  

We believe every misstep is a chance to grow.

💬 Let’s Talk About It…

Integrity isn't a one-time decision — it’s part of how we learn and grow together. Let’s keep the conversation open.

If you'd like to review this guide with your mentor or ask questions, we’re here for that.

NOTE: This guide was created with the help of AI.