Hazing

Definition: Hazing is a fundamental violation of human dignity. Hazing is any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off school premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.

Policy: Northern Valley will not tolerate hazing and harassment of any kind, anywhere at any time. Violations of this policy will be cause for disciplinary action, which may include verbal censure to dismissal. Penalties such as stripping of captainship, paying for physical damages, making public apology, or restriction/ elimination from future participation may also be imposed.

Discipline: Coaches can develop their own training rules with the athletic director’s approval. They must inform players and parents prior to the season of their rules. No coaches’ rule can be contrary to school policy. Where a coach doesn’t have a rule, school policy must prevail.

Hearing/Appeal Process: Building administration shall conduct an investigation of an offense on the first school day following report of the offense. Based upon the investigation, penalties shall be implemented. The student’s parents will be notified in writing of the assigned penalties. Any student suspended may request an appeal hearing. This hearing shall occur as close to the date of the infraction as possible, but not longer than five school days following the infraction. Members of the appeal hearing committee may include student(s), parents, coach, athletic director, and building administrator.