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About
the Academy
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Ethics & Responsibilities Statement
The Academy of Science and Technology is a learning
community in which knowledge is the ultimate quest.
However, the pursuit of knowledge is diminished unless
it is combined with a parallel quest for honesty, compassion,
and respect for others. The Academy community defines
this quest in the following statement of ethics and
responsibilities.
Academy students are committed to:
- Learning for the sake of learning rather
than simply to "get the grades."
- Taking advantage of the learning opportunities
provided.
- Being responsible for their choices and
actions.
- Following through with their obligations
in private as well and in public.
- Being involved in Academy activities.
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Academy parents are committed to:
- Supporting and encouraging students, faculty,
and administration.
- Providing support to students without undue
pressure or assistance.
- Accepting the grades or results that their
students have earned.
- Being involved members of the Academy community
through their time and talents.
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Academy faculty members are committed to:
- Providing meaningful educational classroom
activities and homework.
- Striving to clearly communicate their expectations
to students.
- Establishing fair and consistent grading
practices for students.
- Being receptive to ideas and issues expressed
by students.
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Academy administration is committed to:
- Providing an environment that promotes ethical
behavior and learning.
- Developing, communicating, and enforcing
clear and consistent policies.
- Investigating and resolving problems in
a timely, confidential, and appropriate manner.
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All members of the Academy community are committed to
respecting themselves and each other and to striving
for high personal and academic standards. In this way,
each individual will be a positive influence and role
model for others and for society.
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