Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are serious offenses which will result in serious consequences.
Plagiarism is defined as stealing another person's work and passing it off as one's own.
Plagiarism is considered a serious offense for a number of reasons. Students who cheat rob themselves of the process of thinking. Allowing another student to copy homework or to look at a test is academically dishonest. Plagiarism can also have serious legal consequences if it includes violation of copyright laws which protect the rights of original authors to the use of their own work. The program is run by the Los Altos Parks and Recreation Department, and a fee is charged for participation.