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SPARK/SAGE Math
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Academic Expectations
SPARK
SPARK is an ongoing enrichment program that meets the specific needs of gifted learners. The program provides engaging experiences in the areas of reading, math, writing, communication and the arts through various activities including STEM and Project Based Learning. The learning experiences in SPARK require students to think critically, collaborate with others, and communicate their ideas creatively. SPARK is not a class that receives a grade, so students are expected to engage in the program to achieve the greatest outcome.
SAGE Math
In my SAGE Math class, the curriculum, materials, and content are accelerated and enriched at the appropriate challenge level for students. The pace of instruction is quick, with discussions probing for breadth and depth as well as precision and clarity. Students are encouraged to problem-solve, think critically and persevere to reach their potential for academic achievement. SAGE offers an environment of like minds for the duration of a full class period. Students are expected to engage in their learning, complete all assignments and attend class on a regular basis. This class is for a grade in the subject area of Math. Grading policies are available here: SAGE Grading Policies.
好色导航Academic Integrity Statement
To be college-, career-, and community-ready, students in the Deer Valley Unified School District are expected to demonstrate academic integrity. Academic integrity is all about being honest and fair in your schoolwork. It means doing work that is entirely your own and giving credit to others (including generative Artificial Intelligence tools) through proper citation when you use their ideas or words. If you have questions about the guidelines for academic integrity, you should discuss them with your teacher.
好色导航Academic Dishonesty Statement
Academic dishonesty refers to any action that compromises the integrity of academic work or evaluation processes.This includes but is not limited to:
● Copying or stealing another person’s work or data (plagiarism);
● Allowing another person to copy one’s work;
● Doing another person’s classwork;
● Creating more than one copy of one’s work for distribution;
● Providing another person with the answers on tests or quizzes;
● Noncompliance with teachers’ test-taking procedures;
● Unauthorized copying or development of software; and
● Unauthorized use of generative Artificial Intelligence.Consequences for instances of academic dishonesty range from a conference and loss of credit (student will be given another opportunity to show mastery of learning) up to a 5-day suspension and loss of credit.
AI Guidance
In the Deer Valley Unified School District, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible education while ensuring their safety, privacy, and well-being. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance learning experiences, teachers may incorporate generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in the classroom for students. Students must adhere to the specific guidelines provided in the assignment details. If no guidance around the use of generative AI is provided, students should follow the “restrictive” level (see chart). Teachers should direct students to contact their teacher before submitting classwork if the student is unsure if the tool or website they are using is permitted on a specific
assignment.