The information below is the same as found in the drop down questions above, in a pre-expanded format. 

Required Class Reading: 

Please note that some of the books students will read this year may contain mature content and/or controversial material (i.e., offensive language, violence, and/or implied or explicit sexual situations). The resources listed below can be used to see book reviews and get more information about the books used in classes. 

• Fairfax County Library 
• Bartleby.com: Great Books Online 
• Book Reporter 
• Book Spot 

A parent or guardian can contact the teacher directly by phone or email if s/he would like to review any of these texts or request an alternate reading assignment.

Technology use expectations: 

Participation 

•  Bring your laptop to school FULLY CHARGED each day 
• Use technology as, and when, directed by your teacher 
• Create a positive digital footprint 

Respect 

• Give your full attention to the teacher and other students when they are talking 
• Turn off distracting notifications 
• Record/photograph others only with their permission 
• Stay on task when using the laptop in class 

Integrity & Diligence

• Be accountable for your device at all times 
• Use your device for learning 

Empathy

• Treat your device as if it is your own 
• Keep food and drink away from your laptop 

Students are expected to bring their assigned laptop each day fully charged. Additionally, it is recommended that students have a pair of earphones or earbuds they can access during the day.  We are unable to provide loaners for forgotten laptops, earphones, or chargers.

In general, cell phones, headphones, and earbuds cannot be used during class time. 

• Students will be able to use their phone during passing times and during lunch time, but once class time begins, their phones must be turned off and put away. 
• There are a few exceptions to this rule, including the use of the phone to monitor medical needs and some specific documented learning needs. Beyond these exceptions, teachers are allowed to provide students with a five-minute phone break during class and they can also assign specific learning activities that might necessitate phone use (such as using the camera during photography class). 
• If a parent needs to urgently get in touch with his/her child, the parent can call the main office at 703-810-2200 and we will help the parent reach his/her student.

Digital Resources Consent: 

Parents should visit the website listed below to give permission for their student(s) to use the digital resources provided by teachers in Herndon High School and FCPS. More information is also available on the FCPS Digital Resources - Parental Consent webpage 

Herndon Writing Center: 

The Herndon Writing Center (or the HWC) is a great resource for students seeking guidance with any and all writing assignments. Trained peer tutors are available to help you by giving you individual, personal feedback on your writing. Tutoring sessions are available during all lunches Monday-Thursday in the HWC, room A101. Sign-up sheets are available outside A101, and walk-ins are welcome based on tutor availability. Questions? Email Ms. Johnson or Ms. Rigsby or stop by room A101 for more information.

Honor Code: 

Students attending Herndon High School are expected to conduct themselves honorably in pursuit of their education. Cheating, misrepresentation/fraud, plagiarism, and theft violate ethical and moral rules of conduct and will not be tolerated at Herndon High School. Note: Both giving and receiving information is considered a violation of the Honor Code. The following table provides some examples these infractions:

Honor Code Infractions

Cheating	Participating in or facilitating any form of copying (e.g., paper copying, taking pictures, utilizing cell phones) Giving or receiving information orally, or by signs, gestures, or deception during any type of assessment Discussing assessment information without teacher approval Representing another person’s work as one’s own
Misrepresentation or Fraud	Forging a signature on any document Hiring or paying another student/person/website to complete school assignments Misrepresenting experience and/or participation in a club or organization on a resume Presenting community service hours for course credit or other requirements when no service was performed Submitting a project or assignment, without making substantial changes, more than once for credit (without teacher permission)
Plagiarism	Copying material directly from published material or a website without using quotation marks and proper citations Turning in an assignment or project as one’s own work when it was written in part or entirely by someone else Making up sources or including sources not consulted in works cited page Altering, restating, or paraphrasing another person's words, ideas, or work without giving credit or acknowledging one’s sources.  This would include but not be limited to text, music and video clips, photos, graphics, and artwork Paraphrasing partially or carelessly, even if cited
Theft	Taking another's piece of writing/work and submitting it as one’s own Taking teacher copies of quizzes and/or tests Accessing an answer key or other materials belonging to a teacher without permission Sharing pictures or details about assignments in person or through social media without teacher permission

Consequences for Honor Code violations remain on a student’s record until graduation.