Saint Thomas More Preparatory
Honor Code
Out of a desire to honor God and as a Saint Thomas More Students, I will act with honesty, integrity and respect; I pledge to dedicate myself to a life of honor.
Mission and Statement of the Saint Thomas More Honor Code
At Saint Thomas More Preparatory, we believe that academic and personal integrity are essential elements in creating a trusting educational atmosphere for students, faculty, and the entire Prep family. Our school is responsible not only for assisting in the development of a student’s faith, but also for development of character, strong morals, and a sense of social responsibility. In order for our school to accomplish this each student must uphold the school’s Honor Code.
The St. Thomas More Honor Code is based on a system of mutual trust among students, faculty, and staff; it dictates that as members of the Saint Thomas More Community, we will emulate our patron saint and treat each individual with respect. Furthermore, it puts forth that members of our community will not lie, cheat, steal, or plagiarize. Monitoring the code are students who are appointed to the Honor Board. These students are assigned to see that the Honor Code is upheld and that values of school are preserved. Violations of the Honor Code are referred to the Honor Board for adjudication. The primary focus of the Honor Board is educational, not punitive.
Responsibilities of the School Community
In order for the Honor Code to work, students, faculty, and administrators must share the responsibilities of promoting honor and creating an atmosphere of trust. Therefore, we ask both students and faculty to sign the Honor Code Pledge as a symbol of their commitment to the Honor Code.