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Dear Parents and Students:

This information can be found at Character.Org.

Students themselves want schools to do more to prevent cheating and promote academic integrity.

“I just think that if teachers made sure students understood the topic they wouldn’t feel the need to cheat, because everyone gets excited when they do well by themselves. And if that happens and if teachers really don’t want you to cheat, they should watch you more carefully.” – Student

“Cheating needs to definitely be taken more seriously in my school, I only have one teacher that checks desks before tests for notes that may be written there and that needs to change.” – Student

Here are several key recommendations that can be implemented in schools to promote academic integrity:

Clarify the teachers’ and schools’ commitment to core values that include integrity;

Teach for mastery learning and not just grades;

Pay greater attention when administering tests;

Have classroom-wide and school-wide discussions on the social impact of the presence or lack of integrity.

Develop honor codes and include students in this process.

These recommendations and more are described nicely in this two-page handout created by Jason M. Stephens and David B. Wangaard at the School for Ethical Education: Teaching for Integrity: Steps to Prevent Cheating in Your Classroom

David Wangaard, director of the School for Ethical Education, says that some simple steps can lead to increased academic integrity.

MEWA's Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook!

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Plagiarism and Cheating Policy: MEWA students are expected to do their own work and cite the work of others as appropriate. Plagiarism is the willful presentation of someone else’s previously written, published, or copyrighted material as one’s own. Such material may include work that appears in print, online, or in audio or video formats. Copying work from another student may also be regarded as plagiarism if done without consent and if a citation is not given to the original writer. Penalties for plagiarism are listed below. MEWA will choose, at its discretion, to employ plagiarism-detecting software. Cheating is considered as bad as plagiarism and carries the same penalties.

PENALTIES/CONSEQUENCES for PLAGIARISM and CHEATING:

1st Offense – Zero for the assignment.

2nd offense – Loss of credit for the course.

Third offense requires the computer to be returned to the school and a suspension from school pending expulsion.

A student is, in addition, subject to consequences for violation of ANY policy or law through the use of the computer.

Student of the Month for October:

Keyton Sweeney

Nia Williams

Bruce Baird

Jamie Mazhnikova

Most Improved Student for October

Anthony Hardenburough

Students of the month and most improved students: Stop by the office to get your picture taken, receive a Starbucks' Gift Card, a MEWA t-shirt and other rewards.

Announcements:

The School Office will be closed until 12:00 pm and all labs will be cancelled on Tuesday, November 17. Our staff will be getting ready for Open House that night. The Open House will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Oregon Promise gives the high school Class of 2016 the opportunity for full or partial tuition grants to attend community college:

The state is launching its Oregon Promise program—offering graduating high school seniors an opportunity to have some or all of their community college tuition covered.

This program is available to high school students graduating in Spring 2016. Students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, have resided in Oregon for at least 12 months prior to community college enrollment, and enroll at least half time in community college in Fall 2016.

To apply, students must complete the Oregon Promise application, submit their high school transcript, and complete the FAFSA or its approved alternate. Students must accept all state and federal grants they are awarded to qualify for the Oregon Promise.

Students must apply for the Oregon Promise program between

November 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016. Learn more at

www.OregonPromise.org
.

COLLEGE NIGHTS WITH ECMC:

Educational Credit Management Corporation is partnering with local community colleges to provide free college night events to educate students and families about higher education opportunities and financing their education. Visit www.collegenights.org/event-details.html for details. Upcoming dates and locations:

November 4 - Mount Hood Community College in the Visual Arts Theater. Free pizza will be served starting at 5:30pm and the event will end by 8 pm. Visit www.mhcc.edu/CollegeNight/ for further details.

November 5 - Portland Community College, Southeast in the SE Community Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be served at 5:30 pmwith the presentation starting at 6:30 pm. Visit pcc.edu/collegenights to register. If you would like a parking pass, email Luis at lrodrigu@pcc.edu at least one day in advance.

November 10 - Clackamas Community College in the Gregory Forum. Free pizza and beverages will be served. Doors open at 6:30 pmand the session will go from 7 to 9 pm. Visit www.collegenights.org for more information.

Graduation packets are available at the front desk or from your counselor. Packets need to be returned by November 19th to avoid shipping charges. If you ordered your gown at registration this is your chance to order announcements and Senior souvenirs.

Save the date! The Foreign Language Achievement Test (FLATS) is coming up! It is Wednesday Dec. 2nd from 3-5:30 at MEWA. The FLATS test is for students who speak a second language and would like to get high school credit for it. If you are unable to take the December test, don't worry! There will be one offered in the spring also. If you would like to sign up for the December test, please click on this link: FLATS FORM!
Keep in mind, if you sign up for the test and don't show up, you will be held responsible for the cost of the test you missed.

Field Trip: Come See a Play!

What whistles, hoots, throws off sparks and moves at about 180 miles an hour? Ain’t Misbehavin’!”-- The New York Times

Come with the English department to see Ain't Misbehavin' at Portland Center Stage on Thursday, November 12. Here's a brief description from Portland Center Stage: “Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, this sassy, sultry revue celebrates the remarkable life and talents of a legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. The delightful humor and infectious energy of this exuberant jazz revue takes us from the Harlem Renaissance through World War II; Waller’s work shows a determination to grasp life’s joys, laughter and passion, even in a community shadowed by the pain of a complex American society. With permission from the authors, PCS is creating an expanded-cast version of the original production."

The play is recommended for ages 12+. Tickets are $15 (a bargain!). If you would like to attend, but can't afford the ticket, please talk to me.

We will be taking the MAX downtown to Portland Center Stage. Expect to leave MEWA around 10:15 am and return around4 pm.

School will be closed November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

November 23rd and 24th, the offices will be closed, but students and teachers will continue to work in their classes.

School will be closed November 25th, 26th, and 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Our State Report Card is now available! Both English and Spanish versions are available. Click on this Link! Go to Gresham Barlow School District in the scroll down menu and find Metro East Web Academy.

If you would like information on signing up for the ACT or SAT, please see Ms. Menashe

eAspire is a mentorship program for high school students who are interested in learning about educational and career opportunities. Students who sign up for the program are paired with a mentor who is trained in helping students with college applications, financial aid paperwork, vocational training opportunities and more. Student who apply must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and be able to communicate using email. If you are interested in the program please contact Brian Baker at 503-258-4796 for more details.

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