Hazing involves the physical and/or mental abuse of a fellow student either as part of an initiation process, or as a means of harassing someone considered to be “new” or “different”. Hazing has never been a part of the student culture at The Newman School, which speaks well of our students.
Nevertheless, we are required by law to inform you that hazing is against the law. A copy of the law is included at the end of the Handbook for your reference. Should you initiate or participate in a hazing incident at Newman, you may be either suspended or expelled, depending upon which punishment is appropriate in the judgment of the administration. Be aware that the state may bring criminal charges against any student involved in a hazing incident.