In accordance with M.G.L. c. 76, s. 5, Hampden Charter School of Science shall not discriminate nor tolerates harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English Language or a foreign language, or prior academic achievement. HCSS has a zero tolerance for harassment based on these areas.