Hazing Policy

Hazing Policy

Cherry Creek School District

Initiations-Hazing

The Cherry Creek Public School District recognizes any form of initiation that occurs on school district property and is not pre-approved by the sponsor and the principal or designee as a violation of School Board Policies “ACC, Intimidation, Harassment and Hazing” and JJAB, Student Organizations (High Schools)”. Appropriate disciplinary consequences will be imposed on any student who is a participant in an initiation activity that has not been pre- approved by the Principal or designee. Such consequences may include, but are not limited to, a suspension of the privilege to participate in athletics/activities program, or suspension from school. For the purposes of this policy, a “participant” in a non-approved initiation activity is considered to be both the student that is imposing his/her will on other students, as well as the student that is being expected to capitulate to the will of others. If a student is asked to participate in a non-approved initiation activity, the student is expected not to participate and is to report the circumstances to an adult in proper authority as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that an activity has been pre-approved by the sponsor and the principal or designee prior to participating in the activity.

Parent permission to participate in a non-approved initiation activity will not exonerate the student from consequences for their participation. Parents are requested to report any information on initiations to a teacher/coach/sponsor, the activities director, athletic director, or principal.