CODE OF CONDUCT
WhizPrep seeks to provide a welcoming, engaging, fun, and safe learning experience and ongoing community for all enthusiastic about education. We require all parents, teachers and students and any other users of WhizPrep to adhere to the following code of good conduct and refrain from all unacceptable conduct as specified below.
Code of Good Conduct — All
Be Respectful
Treat your online students, instructors, and parents of students with courtesy and respect. Think before you communicate. Do not indulge in derogatory, dismissive, overly critical comments. Support others in learning by providing feedback, resources, and information. Facilitate appropriate communication and interaction between students and teachers.
Honor Privacy
Honor the students' right to privacy when designing and implementing courses. Use all data only according to the Company's then current Privacy Policy. Use the personally identifiable communication (PII) only for direct communications between the instructor and the student. Never share the PII or the contact details of the students outside of WhizPrep.
Be Ethical
Be honest in your representations of your own background, education and experiences. Do not submit or use others' work as your work without proper acknowledgement. Follow applicable copyright, trademark, and other laws and give attributions to the others' work you have used. Be an active dependable member of the learning community.
Strive for Excellence
Provide useful feedback, resources, and guidance on a consistent basis. Value, respect, and embrace diversity and allow for differing opinions and ways of doing things. Regularly review your course materials and make the necessary updates to keep them current at all times. Keep your students safe, safeguard their PII, and value diversity of skills, talents, interests, and pace of learning. Encourage and value students' and parents' feedback and use them continuously for improving the subject you are teaching.
Honor Laws
Follow the laws and regulations of the U.S. and of all the places where you are located, operate, or engage from.
Foster Diversity
Foster diversity and practice inclusion because we work together and best because of our differences, not despite them.
Responsible Social Media
Comply with all Company policies in use of online media. This applies to all communications related to your role in the Company and to personal communications that may impact the Company. Be polite, respectful, and remember that one's conduct may impact the way others view who we are and what we stand for as a Company. Be mindful of the content created, shared and posted on all online media and use good judgment when engaging in social media.
Conflicts of Interest
Avoid situations where personal interests may conflict with Company responsibilities and the role you play.
Instructors
Be Disciplined
Establish a strong instructor presence in all your online courses. Communicate expectations and assignments clearly and consistently. Facilitate online course discussions and other activities on a regular and consistent basis. Develop expertise with technology, tools, and teaching methods.
Synthesize
Provide opportunities for students to consider different perspectives and opinions. Contribute to online discussions with thoughtful posts, comments, and ideas.
Be Creative
Encourage creativity in class environments. Foster student-to-student collaboration and communication. Establish and promote an inviting environment conducive to learning and creating.
Be Impartial
Avoid using classrooms for political, ideological, or religious advocacy. Avoid endorsing, supporting, or opposing any candidate during the classroom environment. Avoid using controversial subject matter that is irrelevant to the course being taught.
Be Trustworthy
Use recorded classes and student discussions only according to Company policies and guidelines. Avoid misusing recorded classes or student discussions for purposes not permitted by Company.
For Parents
Comply with all Company policies in use of online media. Avoid any derogatory remarks related to students, other parents, or instructors of WhizPrep. Provide feedback directly to WhizPrep when and where relevant. Respect privacy of other students in a batch setting. Do not disclose works of others or share others' work. WhizPrep materials that you have access to are solely for the purpose of your registered student. Do not share your Registration with others. Pay all fees and dues on time. Let WhizPrep know 15 days advance notice of leaving.
Unacceptable Conduct
Harassment
Harassment of any form is considered unacceptable conduct. Examples of such conduct include discriminatory language, imagery (including sexual) and any behavior that threatens or demeans another person that creates an unsafe learning environment. This includes use of offensive verbal or non-verbal expressions related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, skill level, learning and teaching style, physical appearance, body size, race, age, and religious or political beliefs.
If you feel you are being harassed by another member of this community, please inform the person that you are being affected by their actions, or escalate the incident to the Company designated person.
Disciplinary Action
Offending persons who are required to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a person continues this behavior, Company may take any action as deemed appropriate, including:
- Warning to cease unacceptable behavior
- Requiring the offending person to avoid any interaction with the offended person
- Not publishing or sharing any media that violated the privacy policy or this Code of Conduct
- Requiring that the harasser immediately leave the event and not return
- Immediately terminate their association with the Company
WhizPrep expects all users of this community to follow the above rules and guidelines on good conduct and unacceptable conduct. We value everyone who is part of the WhizPrep community, and we request all to keep it a safe and friendly space for all learners and teachers.