Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics

Which action best demonstrates Professional Conduct for educators?

• Using appropriate language with coworkers

• Sharing test items on social media

• Leaving students unsupervised during lunch

• Harassing a colleague after a meeting

Trustworthiness in schools mainly involves which behavior?

• Falsifying student records

• Changing grades dishonestly

• Influential gifts from parents

• Accurate grading and fair treatment

Which scenario violates the Unlawful Acts standard?

• Attending mandatory trainings

• Following district technology policy

• Committing a felony off campus

• Obeying campus parking rules

Maintaining Educator–Student Relationships means teachers should

• Engage in inappropriate texting

• Provide alcohol to older students

• Keep professional boundaries at all times

• Use sexual jokes to build rapport

Which action reflects Collegial Relationships?

• Spread rumors about a teammate

• Discriminate against a coworker

• Share private staff information

• Respect coworkers and support colleagues

Alcohol, Drug, & Tobacco Use standard requires educators to

• Be substance-free during school activities

• Possess illegal drugs for awareness

• Be under the influence during class

• Use tobacco off campus with students

Public Funds & Property should be handled by

• Submitting fake reimbursement forms

• Using school money for personal trips

• Taking supplies for home businesses

• Accurate money handling and proper use

Remunerative Conduct prohibits which behavior?

• Using the position for personal profit

• Following tutoring approval rules

• Declining influential gifts politely

• Complying with gift policies

Confidentiality requires educators to

• Post records online without consent

• Leak test items to increase practice

• Protect private student and staff information

• Share grades broadly to motivate students

Contract Obligations are honored when a teacher

• Completes all contract duties

• Quits mid-year without release

• Refuses assigned job tasks

• Leaves classes without coverage