1. Purpose
This policy outlines expectations for academic honesty at Rock City Academy and applies to all internal assessments as well as external examinations, particularly WAEC and NECO.
- WAEC (West African Examinations Council)
- NECO (National Examinations Council)
2. Scope
- All students and candidates of the Academy
- Internal tests, classwork, and assignments
- Mock exams and external exams (WAEC/NECO)
- Staff involved in instruction, invigilation, and grading
3. What is Academic Integrity?
Academic integrity is the principle of honesty, trust, fairness, and responsibility in academic work. It means:
- Doing your own work
- Following exam rules and instructions
- Giving proper credit for the ideas of others
- Avoiding dishonest practices to gain unfair advantage
4. Academic Misconduct
Cheating
Copying answers, bringing unauthorized materials, or using phones in exam halls.
Plagiarism
Submitting another person’s work as your own.
Collusion
Working together on work intended for individual completion.
Impersonation
Sitting an exam on behalf of another candidate.
Assisting Malpractice
Giving answers to others or helping another student cheat.
Leakage/Pre-knowledge
Using leaked exam questions or materials.
5. WAEC/NECO Examination Integrity
- Cancellation of subject papers or entire results
- Banning of candidates from future exams
- Blacklisting of schools
- Criminal prosecution under Nigerian law
6. Consequences at Rock City Academy
Minor
Examples: Incorrect citation.
Possible: Warning, redo assignment.
Moderate
Examples: Plagiarizing essay, copying homework.
Possible: Zero score, parent notification.
Serious
Examples: WAEC/NECO cheating, impersonation.
Possible: Suspension, expulsion, exam cancellation.
7. Reporting and Investigation Procedure
For Internal Assessments
- Teacher submits report to the Academic Integrity Committee.
- Student is interviewed and allowed to respond.
- Decision is made and parents are notified if serious.
For WAEC/NECO Exams
- Incident is recorded on the Exam Malpractice Form.
- Report is sent through the principal or exam officer.
- WAEC/NECO investigates and applies sanctions.
8. Preventive Measures
- Train students on citation and plagiarism prevention
- Educate students on WAEC/NECO exam rules
- Monitor exam halls through proper invigilation
- Use seating plans, ID checks, and pre-exam briefings
- Conduct mock exams under real exam conditions
9. Student and Parent Responsibilities
Students Must
- Read and understand WAEC/NECO rules
- Avoid phones, notes, or devices in exams
- Report suspected leaks or cheating
- Sign the academy’s honesty pledge
Parents/Guardians Must
- Support honest preparation
- Avoid encouraging cheating in any form
- Cooperate during investigations
10. Appeals
A student may appeal an internal misconduct decision in writing to the School Head or Academic Board within 5 working days. WAEC/NECO appeals follow official channels and timelines.
11. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed annually and updated in line with WAEC, NECO, and national education authority changes.
12. Contact
Academic Integrity Officer: Mr Tayo Are
Email: hr@rockcityacademy.live
Phone: +234 704 949 3845
Declaration
All students and parents must read and sign the Academic Integrity Agreement Form upon enrolment or before external exams.
Download, print, complete all required fields, sign where indicated, and submit to hr@rockcityacademy.live.
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