Definition (Reprinted from the Illinois School Code - Article 31): A public school fraternity, sorority or secret society in this Article means any organization, composed wholly or in part of public school pupils, which seeks to perpetuate itself by taking in additional members from the pupils enrolled in such school on the basis of the decisions of its membership, rather than upon the free choice of any pupil in the school who is qualified by the rules of the school to fill the special aims of the organization. The governing body of any public school shall suspend or expel any pupil who is a member of, or joins or promises to join, or who pledges to become a member of, or who solicits any other person to join, promise to join, or be pledged to become a member of any public school fraternity, sorority or secret society.

 

It is unlawful for any person not enrolled in any public school of this state to solicit any pupil enrolled therein to join or pledge himself or herself to become a member of any public school fraternity, sorority or secret society or to solicit any such pupil to attend a meeting thereof or any meeting where the joining of any such fraternity, sorority or secret society is encouraged. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a petty offense and be fined not less than $25.00, nor more than $100.00.

 

Anti-Hazing Policy

Jones College Prep strictly forbids any form of hazing (physical, verbal, and/or mental) against any student. This policy applies to the entire Jones College Prep student body, clubs, organizations and teams. Violators are subject to disciplinary action under The Uniform Discipline Code: Group 5-4 (use of intimidation, coercion or force). Disciplinary action may include suspension (6-10 days), disciplinary reassignment, police notification, and/or expulsion. In addition any team or organization member engaging in hazing will be removed from said team or organization.