Any student who is absent from school without a valid excuse for one day shall be deemed truant unless it is cleared by the following school business day. Full day truancies will result in an assigned Saturday School. Any student tardy more than ten days in one school year may be reported to the Attendance Coordinator. Students arriving to class after the bell signaling the start of the period are deemed tardy. Teachers can submit Tardy Referrals to the Discipline Office. The Attendance Coordinator will conduct Student Attendance Review Team meetings (SART) and will also make the appropriate School Attendance Review Board (SARB) referrals for multiple truancies and tardies to Student and Community Services- OUSD.

To report an absence in English, call the school main line, and then dial x7804. (714-997-6211, x7804)

To report an absence in Spanish, call the school main line, and then dial x7808. (714-997-6211, x7808)

Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy: Cell phones and/or other electronic devices are under limited use and may be used before or after school, and during break, lunch, or passing periods.
Cell phones/electronic device policies may vary from classroom to classroom. Students must follow specific teacher guidelines in individual classrooms regarding phones and/or other electronic devices. Failure to follow teacher guidelines will be considered defiance of authority and result in the phone and/or electronic device being confiscated.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING PHONE POLICY

- 1st offense: Cell phone/electronic device confiscated and returned to student at end of the day.

- 2nd offense: Cell phone/electronic device confiscated and returned to parents at the end of the day.

- 3rd offense: Cell phone/electronic device confiscated. Held for a 24-hour period.

- Conference with administrator.

In permitting student possession of cell phones and other electronic devices, Orange HS assumes no liability for the loss of the device or its misuse by another person.

- Students are welcome to pick up the Student Parking Permit Form from Mrs. Murrieta in the Discipline Office.

- Please complete and return the form with parent signature, along with payment and supporting documentation, to Mrs. Murrieta in the Discipline Office.

There will be random permit checks for all vehicles in the student parking lot.
***Please be aware that vehicles that are not properly permitted may be towed at the owner's expense.

School Board Policy 5132(a) clearly establishes the standards for appropriate student attire in the Orange Unified School District. It is expected that all students at Orange High School maintain a neat and orderly appearance. A student’s dress and appearance should not draw undue attention, nor should appearance detract from or interfere with learning in the classroom or the discipline within the school. Any attire that is disruptive to the educational process is prohibited. The dress code policy will be enforced on the campus and during school activities. Consequences for violating our dress code policy can be seen in the Code of Discipline.

Appropriate dress and personal appearance at school and school-related activities shall not include any clothing, attire, or accessory that by its manner of appearance, arrangement, trademark, fit, or any other attribute, is unsafe; disruptive; unhealthful; obscene; profane; ethnically, racially or sexually degrading; libelous or slanderous; exposing undergarments; provocative or revealing; advocating unlawful behavior or illegal substances such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco; advocating graffiti, gambling, violence, or the use of weapons; or suggesting or promoting any affiliation with any street gang or other group that commits unlawful acts (OUSD Gang Policy AR 5136).

SHIRTS/TOPS/JACKETS

Clothing shall not be excessively revealing and must be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. Bare midriffs, excessive cleavage, crop tops, halter tops, tube tops, see-through, fishnet or lace fabrics, backless clothing, muscle shirts, oversized or off the shoulder tops, spaghetti straps are prohibited. The tank tops straps must be at least 1-inch. Any club jacket, which might be interpreted as gang-related, will be prohibited. OHS Letterman’s jackets or co-curricular activity jackets may be worn to display “Panther Pride”.

HATS/HEADGEAR

Orange High School hats and beanies are the only acceptable logos permitted on campus. Bandanas, skull caps, and/or any headgear that is not in compliance with the OHS dress code will be confiscated. Sweatshirts with hoods should be off the head at all times unless the weather permits. Hats/head coverings worn for medical or religious purposes will be allowed.

PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES

Pants/Shorts must fit at the waist-size appropriate and not be excessively baggy or show undergarments. Jeans that are torn cannot show any undergarments. No short shorts, miniskirts, or short dresses. If a student stands with their arms at their sides with their fists closed, their shorts must be to the point at which their knuckles end; skirts and dresses to the point at which their fingertips end. Pajama pants are prohibited except for scheduled “Pajama Day”.

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES

Over-sized earrings, chain belts, studded belts, studded bracelets, any type of pointed jewelry, or wallet chains are considered dangerous and prohibited. Chains and any items of jewelry that include metal studs and/or metal spikes are not permitted. Bandanas worn or hanging from clothes or promotional buttons which reference gender, cultural, ethnic, religious beliefs, etc. are prohibited. Belts must be waist-size appropriate and tucked in the belt loops.

BACKPACKS

Student backpacks, notebooks, or other carrying bags may not display gang graffiti, obscene symbols, signs, slogans, alcohol, drug related, tobacco or degrading items.

TATTOOS

Tattoos which are unsafe; disruptive; obscene; profane; ethnically, racially or sexually degrading; libelous or slanderous; advocating unlawful behavior or illegal substances such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco; advocating graffiti, gambling, violence, or the use of weapons; or suggesting or promoting any affiliation with any street gang or other group that commits unlawful acts are prohibited.

CONSEQUENCES

- 1st offense: Warning. Clothing item confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Change into school-issued clothing.

- 2nd offense: Warning. Clothing item confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Change into school-issued clothing.

- 3rd offense: Lunch detention. Clothing item confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Change into school-issued clothing.

- 4th offense: Lunch detention. Clothing item confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Change into school-issued clothing.

- 5th offense: Saturday School. Clothing item confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Change into school-issued clothing.

The aim of Saturday School is to encourage adherence to school policy by providing a consistent, fair, and respectful structure of accountability that increases students’ sense of leadership and connectedness to the Orange High School community.

Saturday School is an opportunity for students to make up time they have missed due to tardies and truancies. Students with multiple Saturday Schools who do not attend assigned Saturday School will be placed on the “Loss of Activities List.” Students must clear all Saturday School hours resulting from tardies, truancies, and discipline issues by attending Saturday School, participating in Campus Beautification, or attending Lunch Detentions in Room 403. Clearing Saturday School hours is required in order to be removed from the Loss of Activities List and for participation in school activities including but not limited to: Field Trips, Campus Dances, Winter Formal, Prom, Athletics during school hours, performances, contests, nominations, or Graduation Activities.

Lunch Detentions exist to support student accountability for truancies and tardies. Lunch Detentions occur daily in Room 403 during lunch. Students must be present for the full lunch period for the detention to count towards Loss of Activities clearance (a five-minute grace period for getting food will be allotted). Five Lunch Detentions is equivalent to a single Saturday School.

Orange High School is a closed campus with multiple points of entry before and after school, but one point of entry during school. This includes 6th period which typically may have students with a “Short Day” schedule and athletic Short Day schedule for athletes without practice during 6th period. Both schedules require advanced permission by a parent/guardian and then students are required to show their IDs with the Short Day sticker. Any questions, please contact the Discipline Office or the office of the Athletic Director. 

FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES

Food Delivery services are not permitted during school hours. OHS staff assumes no responsibility. Meal delivery services to any part of campus is not permitted at Orange High School. Parents/Guardians delivering food must be listed on the student’s emergency contact list on Aeries. This will be done through the main entrance in the Attendance Office. Students shall not leave class to pick up their deliveries. OHS staff will not supervise items delivered improperly.
 

MONEY DELIVERIES

Parents dropping off money may do so in any administrative office. Money can only be accepted by an administrator. Classified staff is not permitted to receive money deliveries and will call for an administrator to receive money.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: Students who do not attend the assigned Saturday School will remain on the Loss of Activities List. All students must clear all Saturday Schools resulting from tardies and truancies by attending Saturday School, participating in Campus Beautification, or attending detentions in order to participate in senior activities including but not limited to: Field Trips, Campus Dances, Winter Formal, Prom, and Athletics during school hours, performances, contests, nomination, or Graduation Activities.

Saturday School hours do not reset at the start of the year or at the beginning of second semester. Saturday School hours accumulate and carry over from semester to semester and year to year.

Each school in Orange Unified School District is committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. In accordance with California Education Code Sections 32280–32289 and OUSD Board Policy 0450 – Comprehensive Safety Plan, every school site develops and annually updates a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) tailored to its specific needs.

A CSSP is a strategic document that outlines how a school prepares for and responds to emergencies, promotes a safe school climate, and complies with state safety mandates. It is reviewed and updated annually by March 1 and presented at a public meeting for community input.

Key Components of the CSSP Include:

• Assessment of school safety and crime
• Child abuse reporting procedures
• Disaster and emergency response procedures
• Earthquake and fire drill protocols
• Lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place procedures
• Procedures for notifying staff of dangerous students
• Anti-discrimination and harassment policies
• Safe ingress (entry) and egress (exit) routes

How to Access Our School’s Comprehensive School Safety Plan

When sharing portions of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP), it is essential to exercise discretion, especially regarding sections that detail specific responses to emergencies or potential threats. Publicly disclosing too much information could unintentionally compromise the safety measures the plan is designed to protect.

With that in mind, families and community members can access certain information about their school’s comprehensive school safety plan in the following ways:

• School Accountability Report Card (SARC): Available on each school’s website.
• In-Person Review: Visit the school office to request a review of allowable sections of the CSSP with the principal.

For questions or more information, please contact our school’s main office or the Student & Community Services Department at the district office. Together, we ensure our schools remain safe, supportive, and prepared.