<p>I’m kind of wondering what this incriminating picture illustrates. Looking around the room? Texting someone? xD</p>
<p>Also, don’t bother trying to keep it secret because word will get out and everyone will know it was you.</p>
<p>Aerobug, your argument makes no sense. And how is . supposed to magically know the kid is a cheater and not accept him? Transcripts are reported with the understanding that the graded were earned honestly.</p>
<p>Before you turn the classmate in, think long and hard and remember the law of unintended consequences. You may be the one to suffer the negative results. What if the school suspends him? Likely it will turn to litigation, which school districts don’t want and he will have the right to face his accuser, you. You will be seen as the ‘rat’ that turned him in. Do you want to spend your entire senior year watching out for his friends who may want to exact revenge on you?? What if the school decides that it is not worth the trouble of taking action? Then you have created a firestorm and the only blowback is on you… Your motives are already suspect as he is your enemy/rival and there are unanswered questions… I don’t justify cheating but ask yourself if it’s worth the possible outcomes before you take action… Too often we can’t unring that bell or put the toothpaste back in the tube. Work hard, get good grades and worry only about yourself. Karma will take care of him…some day…</p>
<p>^First of all, it is unlikely that a kid is going to bring up a lawsuit when he was very clearly caught cheating. If he did, that’s his problem because he clearly won’t win. I can’t foresee a lawyer taking this sort of case anyway. What would the kid even sue for? He did something wrong and caught. I see no potential lawsuit. Secondly, a school is not going to ignore legitimate, verified evidence of cheating.</p>
<p>This has been a good discussion. Some personal identifying information was removed. Thanks to all who contributed.</p>