On October 8, 2026, students gathered at the Chapel for the Academic Integrity Assembly—a crucial workshop dedicated to reinforcing the values of honesty, scholarship, and personal responsibility. Framed by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s timeless reminder that “Character is higher than intellect,” the assembly underscored that true academic success is built on a foundation of integrity.

The presentation broke down key definitions surrounding academic dishonesty, giving students a clear framework for navigating their work:

• Plagiarism: Presenting another person’s ideas, words, or work as one’s own without proper credit, covering both technical mistakes and deliberate copying.

• Collusion & Cheating: Unapproved collaboration on individual assignments or unauthorized help during tests.

• Duplication of Work: Submitting the same assignment across multiple classes without permission.

• Lying & Misconduct: Any intentional misrepresentation of facts or actions designed to create an unfair academic advantage.

A major focal point of the assembly was the modern landscape of artificial intelligence. School guidelines clarified that while AI can serve as a useful learning tool, passing off AI-generated work, reflections, or text as original writing constitutes plagiarism.

To put theory into practice, students participated in an interactive MLA Practice & Content Check, tackling real-world scenarios, testing their knowledge on proper citation, and reviewing how to evaluate credible sources online. Teachers also highlighted essential research databases available through the school—including ProQuest, SIRS Issues Researcher, JSTOR, and Destiny Discoverer—to support honest academic work across all grade levels.

The session concluded with an overview of the school’s procedures and consequences, reminding students that these standards exist to build strong habits for university and beyond. Armed with clearer expectations and helpful citation tools, Bulldogs left the Chapel ready to take pride in their own authentic voic