...Controversy of Honor Codes Schools generally agree to have some sort of honor code to keep students from cheating, but should this be necessary? They are enforced to keep student’s behavior in line and keep them out of trouble. The code has students thinking for themselves, making them think independently and originally. Students are obligated to report those who are violating the honor code making them feel active in a community. These are just some reasons I feel as though schools should have their own type of honor code. Expulsion can be a result of students not following the honor code they have agreed to. Being entirely kicked from a school is not something that anyone wants to happen in their life. This strikes a fear into the student keeping them on their best behavior. Nobody would want to have to tell their family that they were expelled from the school they worked hard to...
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...I am applying to the UNCW Honors College to gain valuable experiences, learn from my peers, and to have a more engaged academic environment. I truly believe this program allows me to be the best student I can be while participating and learning in the Honors community. I hope the in-depth level of conversation in the smaller classes offered to honors students will deepen my understanding of certain subjects. I am driven to succeed and want to be surrounded by other like-minded students. I see know I will reach my full potential and push myself to achieve my goals in the Honors program. I will contribute things such as a global perspective, goal-oriented mindset, and the willingness to put myself out there whether that be a new service opportunity...
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...Being involved in Honors Program, I had a chance to take some classes that are not available for everyone. Studying in smaller groups and going deeper in the subjects, I felt special. I really enjoyed such classes as Calculus for Business (HON) and Becoming a Global Manager (HON) that totally related to my Business major. I feel really honored to have had such a great chance of taking those classes. It was also great because the professors focused on each student in particular, which gave an opportunity to grasp every aspect, every detail of the classes. Now, I feel confident about my ability to communicate with different people (especially with those who are more talented or more intelligent in some way). I am definitely able to develop a way more various topics and support almost any discussion. That is how Honors Program has helped me so far. It gave me some motivation to strive to higher levels of both education and everyday life. Being surrounded by the Honors students, I feel that I want to belong to this society, to feel that I am not worse or weaker in any field, any area of studies. Today, I think I know what ambitions and what friends I should have. What I have noticed is that students are obsessed with their GPA height and willingness to be one of the best according to their exam results’ percentages. I personally do not think that exam results are the best way to reflect students’ knowledge; especially, when a final grade is made out not from just quizzes...
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...Is the honor code necessary if many students refuse to even recognize the legitimacy of their honor code? High schools and colleges are trying to enforce this system of set rules to prevent plagiarism among students but it does not seem to be quite effective . Therefore whether schools maintain, revise, or eliminate the honor code, I believe our school should revise the honor code because if it is not student enforced, students will choose to ignore it and will not be effective. The honor code is not effective if students see it as just another rule to obey. I noticed that many students at my school are not fully aware of the honor code or even the penalties that follow it. A student senator from Lawrence Academy says that, “ Many students thought that a pledge of honor for each piece of paper submitted was excessive, but a less frequent pledge of honor could be a helpful reminder of their responsibilities.” (Source B) This shows that the student driven revision helped to gain student approval for the honor code. Research done at Rutgers University by professor Donald L. McCabe, says that “ students at colleges with honor codes—typically student-enforced—cheat less than their counterparts elsewhere do.” Although this is a college source, the evidence still applies to all students because everyone sets the same expectations for their...
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...Throughout my childhood, I took life way too easy. I never really found school to be much important in life when compared to the football or baseball games that came on TV. Yet, I still worked really hard, finishing my homework each night, but I never really found true success, like getting all A’s in a school year. I was always jealous of my younger brother who never got below a 100% on anything that he did. He finished second in a law day contest in the state, and achieved high success (perfect scores) on the NJ ASK. On the other hand, I was really lazy. I got honor roll sometimes, but this wasn’t good enough. A lot of cousins didn’t really think I was going to succeed academically in life. I always thought to myself, I’m going to get that high honor roll next year, but sadly I kept on being hesitant, procrastinated all the time, and got even more sad....
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...National Honor Society is one of the nation's most well-known organizations because it honors students with outstanding academic skills. With that being said, since the start of my high school career I had wanted to be a part of this prestigious club. And, not just because members got to wear an extra tassel at graduation, but instead because of the opportunities that came with membership. To lay the foundation for this essay, I want to be a member of NHS because it builds character, shows leadership, provides services and looks good on a college application. First off, this club helps build and improve one's character which is important for all job fields and especially for those that involve teamwork. This because having character means that I’d have the ability to show respect and empathy, which in turn will help me foster positive working relationships. Furthermore, it is especially important in a team because you need to collaborate in order to get the job done, and when you can’t respect a co-worker, you’ll create more problems than end...
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...As I continue my studies at the University of Alabama, I want to maintain a 4.0 GPA and furthermore graduate with honors. Although this goal seems farfetched in many ways, I believe my best effort and hard work can truly make this goal a reality as long as I keep my priorities straight. I enjoy the challenge of a class and I believe it is important to take a step beyond simply going to class and memorizing material for a test. There is so much more to be gained by actually comprehending the material that can further translate to a better understanding of the world as well as becoming a well-rounded person. I also want to take courses in the remainder of my time at the University of Alabama that I would not necessarily consider myself to be interested in. Being at college gives students a chance to diversify and take interest in subjects that they had not been presented with before, and I fully plan on accomplishing that....
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...school was to become a member of National Honor Society. I always admired the individuals that were inducted because they were known for being diligent workers, intelligent, and selfless. It has been an enormous honor to be part of this organization for which I worked exhaustingly to get into. The four pillars of National Honor Society represent a whole embodiment of virtue one must poses to qualify for this distinction, but the true representation of the four pillars is how they build one’s character to prepare them for the future. First, the pillar of scholarship represents an intellectual student. It is through time, dedication, and commitment to learning that a student gains knowledge. This pillar has motivated me to understand that in order to gain the most out of education you must be willing to spend time studying and reading to comprehend the subject. However, the pillar of scholarship does not restrict to school. By committing myself to earn the best grades is a representation of the dedication...
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...many and most students my age, this is a very stressful time in our lives. Writing essays, filling out applications, keeping up relationships, and making important decisions is the only thing on our brains. In all of this chaos we tend to forget to ask ourselves, “Why am I doing all of this?” The essay prompt presented by Trinity’s Honors Program was a good reminder of what education means to me and why I want to dedicate the next phase of my life to furthering my education. What you choose to spend your time doing in college is more than just a “phase.” These years are pivotal to the decisions and life choices that students will make. Choices like this can be handled frivolously or with great care. The course of how they are handled often goes hand in hand with discipline. For me, throughout high school, I feel as if I have been extremely disciplined in my studies and extra-curricular programs. I would say this is a crucial trait to have going into any major, but especially when dealing with God’s Word. This is something that can’t just have some dedication; it can’t be taken lightly. As I plan on entering the MDiv program, I know that I need to have this discipline and dedication. I am...
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...Becoming a member in the Keystone Chapter of the National Honor Society would be an astonishing honor for me. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to apply for such an amazing organization. To be inducted into NHS has always been an academic dream of mine. I know this organization would be beneficial to my Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service aspirations throughout my high school and college careers. These values that the National Honor Society adds to will stay with me for the rest of my life. Ever since I began high school, my grades have been very important to me. I have tried to stay as an A and B student. Not only have I maintained that, but has also been getting straight A’s for the past year. While my grades have been...
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...Teenagers’ Pursuit of Perfection: Detours and Roadblocks to Development Lipa City In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English IV English IV Research Paper Teenagers’ Pursuit of Perfection: Detours and Roadblocks to Development Table of Contents Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………………….. i Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………………… ii Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………………. iii I. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………… p. 1 a. Statement of the Problem ..….……………………………………………………....... p. 2 b. Significance of the Study …...………………………………………………………….. p. 2 c. Scope of the Study ……...………………………………………………………………… p. 3 d. Definition of Terms ...……………………………………………………………………. p. 3 II. Review of Related Literature and Studies …………………………………………… p. 6 a. Related Literature ……………………………………………………………………….. p. 6 b. Related Studies …………………………………………………………………………… p. 7 III. Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………………... p. 9 a. Research Instrument …………………………………………………………………... p. 9 b. Research Participants and Locale ……………………………………………….... p. 9 c. Research Method ……………………………………………………………………….... p. 9 IV. Data Presentation and Analysis …………………………………………………………. p. 10 V. Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations …………………………………… p. a. Findings b. Conclusions c. Recommendations VI. Bibliography VII. Appendices CHAPTER 1 Introduction “The...
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...Induction into the National Honor Society is an immense honor and pride to me. Now I have the chance of a lifetime to prove not only to myself, but also to my family that I can get further in life not only as a student of Broken Arrow High School but also as a leader in my community. Through hard-work, dedication, and a positive outlook, I have been able to achieve my goals. My years at the high school have been and still are a journey, which has helped me build my character, my leadership, and my involvement in extracurricular activities. I am the oldest of three. I have a young sister and brother who I adore, and they look up to me as their role model in school. I strive to be the ideal role model for them, and this has had an impact on my character. Helping my siblings with their homework has taught me how to be patient with people. I am determined and devoted not only to my education but also to their studies. I strive to not only be patient but also trustworthy and kind. Trustworthiness is an important skill that I have that will help me be a good NHS officer. My teachers...
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...My expectations of Rosa Parks School is that it will guide me to achieve success, improve my art skills, and expose me to new ideas. In my opinion, I believe success is the biggest part of building a good future. Also, Rosa Parks High School is a school that specializes in artistry. Therefore, it will be beneficial in helping me improve my art. Lastly, I believe I will exposed to new ideas, such as, techniques, artists and more. In all, just the thought of getting into an art school excites me! As far as I know, I have contributed to many things. For example, in school I participated in, Safety Patrol, National Junior Honor Society (currently as president), Student Government (previously as treasurer), Chorus, Cougars Go Green (an environmental...
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...I have been a student at the Miami Dade Honors College for 2 semesters now, and over the course of each semester I have grown and learned more than I thought possible. I came to the Honors College in hopes of transferring to an out of state college and because my family and I did not have the resources to pay for loans at a university. I am a gifted student and I was ready to face the challenges set before me. However, circumstances led to the under realization of my potential in this past year. My first semester in college was challenging because of lack of support I was getting at home. My parents were constantly fighting because my father was the only one that is providing for the family. I understood the pressure he was under with the...
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...or the accessibility for students to cheat is greater now than previous years. In the article, “Honor Principle differs from peers,’ ” by Lindsay Ellis and Kira Watkin of Dartmouth University, it is stated that Dartmouth, Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania base their honor code on trust. This leaves for an open interpretation of the honor principle by students, and works off the idea that students are able to distinguish for themselves what is inappropriate and appropriate behavior. Although it is rather generous to have an honor principle that is so vague, it can also be a bad thing to have. Some students may not want to collaborate or share tips about the work because they’re afraid it would be in violation of the principle. I think that certain guidelines should be established for very research heavy assignments, such as labs and papers, in each class, like Biology Professor Smith at Dartmouth does with her students. This was a policy I have followed through my high school and first years in college. Each student collaborates with obtaining the data, but it’s the interpretation of it that varies. There was an incident at Harvard University that was discussed in class about the 125 graduate seniors who were made to take a leave of absence or withdraw for collaborating on a take home test. An investigation is being conducted for these students and it was brought up in class about whether or not it was fair to rescind all students’ diplomas who took this General...
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