Upper School Students Sign Honor Pledge

Students and faculty of the Upper School at Westchester Country Day School signed the Honor Pledge for the 2019-2020 academic year.

By signing, ninth through 12th graders commit to promoting honor and integrity throughout all assignments and school activities.

"Few things exemplify Westchester's emphasis on moral excellence more than our annual honor assembly," says Dr. Mark Braun, head of the Upper School at WCDS. "The ceremonial signing of the pledge demonstrates each student's commitment to the school's high standard of honor and integrity."

The centerpiece of the Honor System at Westchester is the eight-member student Honor Council, elected by their peers in the Upper School. The Honor Council led students in signing the pledge during the assembly.

Westchester’s Honor Pledge reads as follows: “As a member of the Westchester community, I resolve to uphold the Honor Code of my school and to endeavor to promote honor and integrity. Therefore, I pledge not to cheat, lie, steal, plagiarize, or behave in any manner that exhibits dishonesty.”