Orchard Hills School
Athletics
PE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
UNIFORM POLICY
For hygiene reasons, all students are to change out of their school clothes and into a PE uniform every day. Athletic shoes secured with laces are required to be worn daily to promote student safety. Teachers will track non-suits by the semester. Students may not write on or allow other students to write on their P.E. clothes (other than their name as instructed by the PE teacher). Uniforms are to be taken home and washed at least every Friday. If a student forgets their uniform, a set of loaners will be checked out to them.
To ensure students’ comfort, students may wear Orchard Hills’ sweatpants and sweatshirts or any green sweat pant or sweatshirt that does not have any graphic, logo or image on it, and that is in alignment with the TUSD dress code standards. Sweaters, jackets and other colored sweats are not permitted and will be counted as a non-suit.
Students are not permitted to wear another student’s PE uniform. It will be counted as a non-suit and affect their work habits grade. Consequences will be given by each individual teacher, at their discretion.
LOCKER ROOM POLICY
- Students are allowed to use a locker during class time only. Items must be removed after class.
- Locks will NOT be provided except by request from their assigned PE teacher.
- Personal locks are not allowed on PE lockers.
- Students are encouraged to keep valuables in their backpacks or school lockers during class time.
- Orchard Hills is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- No food or drinks are permitted at any time in the P.E. locker room.
- Aerosol containers (including, but not limited to, Axe body spray, hairspray, deodorant/antiperspirant, etc) are not permitted on campus including the locker rooms at any time.
- Unsafe conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
- AFTERSCHOOL SPORTS
- CROSS COUNTRY: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
- BASKETBALL: JANUARY - FEBRUARY
- VOLLEYBALL: MARCH - APRIL
AFTERSCHOOL SPORTS
Orchard Hills 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are invited to play three after-school sports:
CROSS COUNTRY, BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL
- This is an intra-mural program, with no try-outs and no cuts.
- Practices will be held on campus, after school, with occasional travel to other schools for scrimmages.
- The emphasis is on sportsmanship and having fun.
- Students will learn the rules and strategies of each sport in a supportive environment, coached by middle-school teachers.
- Both experienced and novice athletes are encouraged to participate.
- Games will be self-refereed by students.
- Each sport will last for 6 weeks, culminating in a one-day “festival” at the end of the season.
- A grade-level “all star” team will be chosen to compete in the festival.
- The festival will be held during the school.day - parents are invited to attend. This is a unique opportunity to observe the students as they referee themselves and practice problem-solving techniques.
Registration:
- $45 for Cross Country (includes Dino Dash sign-up). $35 for Basketball & Volleyball. All are considered donations to the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, who assists in running these programs.
- See your PE teacher for more information and permission slips.
The registration donation covers the costs of the coaching staff, transportation to and from scrimmages, and the all-day festival at the end of the season. Additional donations are welcome and will help keep after-school sports available. Registration and donations may be completed online at www.tpsf.net.
CROSS COUNTRY: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
2023 Cross Country Team
The Orchard Hills Boys and Girls Cross Country team will be lead by Coach Sheveland, Coach Zavala, and Coach Ertel.
When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 (Every Tues & Thurs)
Time: 2:45 – 4:15
Where: Orchard Hills Gym (Meeting Place)
What to Bring: Students must be dressed in their OH PE uniform or athletic attire, running shoes (comfortable). Bring water and sunscreen
Cost: $45 Checks made out to TPSF (This includes the Dino Dash entry fee)
*Participant Fees are due Tuesday, September 28*
2023 Cross Country Calendar
Tuesday, 9/19 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Thursday, 9/21 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Tuesday, 9/26 - No Practice
Thursday, 9/28 - No Practice
Tuesday, 10/3 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Thursday, 10/5 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Tuesday, 10/10 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15 Jersey Distribution
Thursday, 10/12 - Scrimmage #1 @ Legacy
Bus departs at 3:15, returns at 5:30
Tuesday, 10/17 - Scrimmage #2 @ Utt
Bus departs at 3:15, back at 5:30
Thursday, 10/19 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Tuesday, 10/24 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Thursday, 10/26 - Practice 2:45 - 4:15
Tuesday, 10/31 - Practice 2:45 - 3:30
Thursday, 11/2 - Practice 2:45 - 4:00
Tuesday, 11/7 - Practice 2:45 - 3:15
Wednesday, 11/8 - City Finals@ Irvine Park
Bus departs OH at 8:20