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  • Behavior & Conduct

Dedham Public Schools believe that academic integrity and honesty are cornerstones of learning in  a democratic society. Fundamental to the development of character is a willingness to be honorable and  responsible. Specifically, we wish to emphasize our concern in two areas: cheating and plagiarism

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  • Athletics
  • Behavior & Conduct

Respect for the sport in which a Dedham student athlete participates also demands respect for the opponents and game officials. IF ANY STUDENT, IN ANY SPORT,  WILLFULLY, FLAGRANTLY, OR MALICIOUSLY ATTEMPTS TO INJURE AN OPPONENT, HE/SHE  SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY SPORT SEASON FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT.

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  • Behavior & Conduct

Bullying and Cyberbullying are strictly prohibited in all instances in accordance with Mass General Law.  Instances where bullying creates a hostile environment at school for the victim, infringes on the rights of the victim at school or materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of school should be reported and will be carefully reviewed by administration.  

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