WELCOME GRIFFINS!
We are honored to be part of your academic journey and invite you to consider joining our tradition of:
This freshmen hub is the virtual version of our New Student Orientation, the Griffin Greet, our annual introduction to our campus. We hope this fun and informative freshmen hub will help ensure a smooth transition from middle school to early college!
AcaPrep
AcaPrep is an elective class for all GECA students that helps students set and achieve life goals, and helps prepare students for success in four-year colleges. AcaPrep is meant to support students in their academic subject areas by introducing and practicing certain strategies, test-taking skills, organization and study skills that are proven successful for college bound students. Learn more about AcaPrep at GECA.
FastTrak to College
In four years, you could graduate from GECA with a high school diploma, and possibly an Associates degree from Gavilan College (AS/AA). That means you could enter the college or university of your choice with your first two years fully or nearly completed. There is no tuition requirement at GECA and all books and materials required for college classes are provided by the school. Learn more about early college education at GECA.
GECA Student Leaders
Student leaders are elected by their peers to serve on ASB, which is charged with governing student clubs, planning school social events, and fundraising. ASB members consist of class officers, overall ASB officers, digital media coordinators and board representatives and promote unification of people, ideas and values through effective communication and student empowerment.
Honor Tribunal
The Honor Tribunal is composed of 12 GECA students who serve as a restorative justice circle and the hearing body for students who may have violated the Honor Code. The Honor Tribunal makes recommendations to the school principal in student disciplinary matters. Learn more about GECA's Honor Tribunal.
GHS Band Partnership
Gilroy High School and GECA have a partnership allowing GECA students to participate in Jazz Band, Color Guard, and/or Choir. The GHS Marching Band and Color Guard perform at most GHS football games, and they compete in many WBA competitions at other schools for awards and trophies. The band is one big family, and GECA students are invited to join and express their musical talents and dance abilities through the partnership with Gilroy High School. Apply to the band program.
School Activities
GECA offers a wide array of activities for students incuding: school-wide and grade-level field trips, lunchtime activities, school dances, the talent show, and junior/senior prom. GECA has 14 school clubs ranging from Debate Club, Yearbook, SAGA, Pre-Med, to World Cultures and Interact and provides different local leadership and community engagement opportunities throughout the year, such as Quizbowl competitions, Youth Commission opportunities, and tutoring events!
OCT. 11, 2021
APPLICATION PERIOD
OPENS
Hello Class of 2026! Apply now through SMApply.
OCTOBER 2021
MIDDLE SCHOOL
VISITS
South Valley: Oct. 11.
Brownell: Oct. 12.
Solorsano: Oct. 12.
Gilroy Prep: TBD.
OCT. 19, 2021
GECA VIRTUAL
RECRUITMENT NIGHT
For prospective families. View the recruitment slideshow.
NOV. 19, 2021
APPLICATIONS FOR INCOMING
FRESHMEN DUE
DEC. 7, 2021
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
TAKE THE PSAT
Submit PSAT 8/9 results, administered at GECA, on December 7, at 1 pm.
DEC. 10, 2021
SUBMIT TEACHER/ REGISTRAR
RECOMMENDATIONS
Teacher recommendations can be submitted through SMApply.
JAN. 26 or 27, 2022
APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
Participate in a Zoom interview. More information to follow once PSAT results are received.
MARCH 4, 2022
NOTIFICATION OF
ADMISSION
MARCH 14, 2022
COMMITMENT
DEADLINE
Call or email to accept your admissions invitation before midnight.
MARCH 24, 2022
REGISTER WITH
GAVILAN COLLEGE
Register for Gavilan College classes as part of the GECA experience.
MARCH 24, 2022
GRIFFIN
GREET
Your GECA journey begins on March 24, at 6 pm! Join other incoming freshman for a mandatory orientation. Location is TBD.
MARCH 31, 2022
STUDENTS NEW TO GUSD COMPLETE
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER PAPERWORK
If your student is joining the Class of 2026 from another school district, you must complete the interdistrict transfer application as part of the admissions process.
 CONTACT USMeet the GECA front office and leadership team, who will be valuable resources during your time as a Griffin. Contact them directly with any questions as you begin your journey. Sonia Flores, Principal Melissa Avila-Carroll, Office Coordinator Rebecca Plaza, Secretary |
