Honor Code

As a Catholic institution, Alter High School is committed to upholding Christian values. These values are rooted in the Gospel because it is the Gospel of Christ that gives the school its inspiration. The dignity of the person, personal integrity, responsibility and community are key concepts, which are in keeping with the Gospel message.

We build our honor code on these four concepts. The dignity of the person is central to the teaching and actions of Jesus. We recognize that each person is entitled to respect while at the same time, each person must give respect to others. From this foundation of human dignity flow the values of integrity and responsibility. Integrity means honesty, keeping oneself on the path of truth. The person of integrity tells the truth at all times and takes credit for only what is honestly achieved.

Integrity means taking responsibility for one's actions. Taking pride in one's accomplishments and achievements as well as admitting one's failings and shortcomings are marks of the responsible person. In school, responsibility means giving one's full attention and best effort to one's studies.

The Gospel calls all to community, to being members of the Body of Christ. This Christian community should be a positive and affirming influence on its members. We are not isolated individuals, but we are all related to one another. What each person does affects the community. Keeping the honor code by respecting others, by being honest and by being responsible are ways of building up the community. This is the way of keeping the Gospel of Jesus Christ alive.