Student & Parent Conduct

Student & Parent Conduct

Integrity and professionalism must be upheld at all times by both speaking and acting truthfully. Students are responsible and accountable for their learning achievement. Students must demonstrate honesty and ethical behaviour according to the Academic Honesty Policy. They must strive for academic excellence and take pride in their work.

Students & Parents must respect the AHEI employees and rights of fellow students & parents. The teachers have the authority over the students regarding academics. The academic instructions are given by the teacher and must be adhered to by the student. Failing this will result in a disciplinary meeting with the parent and student.

The parent/facilitator is the manager and the student is the trainee manager. Abiding by the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of AHEI will not be negotiated. AHEI encourages a culture of kindness towards others.

Online Communication Protocol

Students & Parents are to be respectful and professional in all correspondence at all times. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Examples of inappropriate language:

• Use of profanity or unprofessional, offensive language.
• Use of sarcasm.
• Use of language that threatens or teases anyone in any way.

Punctuality must be adhered to for all conferences/meetings and tutor sessions.

Student & Parent Code of Conduct is a guideline towards encouraging constructive communication and interaction between AHEI and the families. It is the responsibility of the family to ensure that they are familiar with the regulations and policies relating to the Code of Conduct and Academic Honesty Policy.

Parent / Teacher Communication

Both parents can request Teams as a platform to communicate with the school regarding progress. In terms of Section 18 of the Children's Act 38 of 2005, both parents — unless specifically specified by The Office of the Family Advocate — have equal Parental Rights and Responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to any information regarding the child. We as a school will therefore provide equal access to learner information to both parents. Should this not be ideal, please provide us with a legal document pertaining to the situation or a mutually-agreed-upon agreement between both parents as set out in Section 18(3).

Academic Honesty Policy

Academic honesty means demonstrating and upholding the highest integrity and honesty in all academic work. In short: do your own work, don't cheat, and don't present the work of others as your own. Honesty is about both speaking and acting truthfully.

Possible Reasons for Dishonesty

• Fear of failure.
• Pressure from parents to do well.
• "Everyone else is doing it" (peer pressure).
• "There is no punishment if I get caught."
• Wanting a high grade with no effort.
• Having the time but not wanting to study.
• Not having time to study.
• Believing nobody is hurt by the behaviour.
• The material is difficult to understand.
• Low risk of getting caught.
• The work is irrelevant to the major course work.
• Doing it as a challenge or thrill to boast about.

Examples of Academic Dishonesty

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty

Such actions have serious consequences and could ruin your future. The following consequences will be implemented if these values are not upheld: