Academic Integrity
In an online class, your work shows your teacher what you know, understand, and can do. Academic Integrity means being honest about your learning and making sure the work you submit reflects your own thinking. Watch the video below. Then click on each section to learn more about what Academic Integrity looks like at CVA.
Do your own work, give credit when needed, and ask for help when you are stuck instead of taking shortcuts.
What Academic Integrity Means
Be Honest About Your Learning
Academic integrity is not just about following rules. It is about being honest about your learning so your teacher can understand what you know and give you the right support.
When you complete your work honestly, you build real skills that will help you in future classes, college, work, and life.
What It Looks Like in Practice
Do This, Not That
Do
- Submit work that reflects your own ideas and effort.
- Use sources responsibly and give credit when needed.
- Ask your teacher questions if you are confused.
- Use notes or resources only when allowed.
- Reach out for help before you fall behind.
Do Not
- Copy and paste from websites or other sources.
- Turn in work written by someone else.
- Share quiz or test answers with another student.
- Use AI or other tools to complete assignments for you.
- Submit someone else’s work as your own.
Consequences
Consequences of Academic Integrity Violations
When you complete assignments in a way that reflects your own thinking, your teacher gets a clear picture of your learning and can give you the support you need to keep growing. The chart below explains how CVA helps students respond to academic integrity concerns. In most cases, the first steps are about learning from the situation, correcting the work, and making sure expectations are clear. If concerns continue, additional steps may be needed to protect a fair learning environment for everyone.
Submitting several assignments at one time may trigger a teacher review. This does not automatically mean you did something wrong. Your teacher may ask to meet with you live to talk through your learning, your process, and your understanding of the work. This is not a “gotcha” moment. It is a chance to make sure your work reflects your own thinking and that you are ready to keep moving forward.
CVA Academic Integrity
Response & Consequence Framework
| Consequence | Occurrence | What to Expect | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | ||
| Reinforcing Expectations Teacher contacts parent Occurrences: 01, 02, 03, 04 | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | Teacher contacts parent Your teacher will contact your parent or guardian to let them know there was a concern with an assignment and to keep them informed. |
| Reinforcing Expectations Resubmit work for full credit Occurrence: 01 | ✓Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Resubmit work for full credit You will be asked to redo the assignment so it reflects your own work. You can earn full credit. |
| Collaborative Intervention Resubmit work for ½ credit Occurrence: 02 | Not applicable | ✓Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable | Resubmit work for ½ credit Because the issue has happened more than once, the resubmission will receive partial credit. |
| Disrupting the Pattern Automatic zero for assignment Occurrences: 03, 04 | Not applicable | Not applicable | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | Automatic zero for assignment The assignment will receive a zero from this point forward. Consequences will increase as the issue continues. |
| Disrupting the Pattern CVA Leadership contacts parent Occurrences: 03, 04 | Not applicable | Not applicable | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | CVA leadership contacts parent CVA leadership may contact your parent or guardian about the concern. We want everyone to understand the expectations. |
| Disrupting the Pattern CVA Leadership contacts local school Occurrences: 03, 04 | Not applicable | Not applicable | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | CVA leadership contacts local school Your local school will be notified if the pattern continues. Your school counselor will be aware and will support our next steps. |
| Strategic Action Mandated proctored coursework Occurrence: 04 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ✓Yes | Mandated proctored coursework You may be required to complete assignments in a proctored setting to ensure the work reflects your own understanding. |
| Strategic Action Other CVA and/or local school options Occurrences: 01, 02, 03, 04 | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | Other CVA and/or local school options Additional academic options or placement decisions may be considered to support your success moving forward. |
Reflection and Commitment
Your Choices Matter
In an online class, teachers cannot always see how you complete your work. Academic integrity depends on your honesty and your choices.
If academic integrity is violated, teachers may investigate the assignment, require the work to be redone, assign a zero, or refer the situation to program leadership. Just know that if a teacher reaches out to discuss your work, that doesn’t mean disaster. It simply means that your teacher wants to give you a chance to demonstrate your learning.
Academic Integrity Commitment
As a CVA student, I understand that academic integrity means:
- I will submit my own work.
- I will be honest about my learning.
- I will give credit when I use outside sources.
- I will ask for help instead of copying or taking shortcuts.
- I will follow my teacher’s directions for assignments, quizzes, and tests.
Doing your own work is part of being a successful online student.
