In line with ISM core values of empathy, honesty, respect and responsibility, the teaching staff and administration of the International School of Monagas believes in the fundamental importance of academic honesty.  Accordingly, ISM staff will

•  Teach specific lessons to all grades on the importance of honesty in student academic work.
  
  

•  Teach students specific skills in research and writing including citing references, quoting from sources, paraphrasing.
  
  

• Have clear consequences for cheating and plagiarism in student academic work.

The consequences for cheating and plagiarism are as follows:

For cheating or copying on homework: 0 on the work. 2^nd offense: 0 and notify parents.

For cheating on a test, term paper or quiz: 0 on the test, term paper or quiz and notify parents. 2^nd offense: Parent conference, suspension from school. 3^rd offense, F for the quarter in that subject.