Incoming Freshmen
A Tradition of Excellence
WELCOME GRIFFINS!
We are honored to be part of your academic journey and invite you to consider joining our tradition of:
- Being Someone: developing your confidence and leadership.
- Going Somewhere: establishing connections to the greater community and globally while modeling the qualities of strong character; and
- Seeking Excellence: acquiring the abilities, skills and knowledge required for the lifelong pursuit of ongoing academic, occupational and personal growth.
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!
What Makes GECA Great
Preparing for High School
Dates to remember
OCTOBER 2023
MIDDLE SCHOOL
VISITS
South Valley: Oct. 16
Brownell: Oct. 17
Solorsano: October 17
Gilroy Prep: October 23
OCT. 10, 2023
GECA VIRTUAL
RECRUITMENT NIGHT
For prospective families. Join us on Zoom from 6-7:30 pm.
NOV. 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
TBD
APPLICANTS
TAKE THE PSAT 8/9
More information to follow.
DEC. 8, 2023
DEADLINE FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS/
RECORDS FROM REGISTRARS
Teachers can submit recommendations and registrars can submit records through SMApply due at 11:59 PM.
JANUARY 27, 2023
APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
In person at GECA. More information to follow.
EARLY MARCH 2024
NOTIFICATION OF
ADMISSION DECISIONS
MID-MARCH 2024
COMMITMENT
DEADLINE
Date is TBD. Call or email to accept your admissions invitation before midnight.
MARCH 29, 2024
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE
GAVILAN COLLEGE APPLICATION
Complete Gavilan College application as part of the GECA enrollment process.
MARCH 19, 2024
GRIFFIN
GREET
Your GECA journey begins here! Join other incoming freshman for a mandatory orientation at GECA. Time is TBD.
MARCH 31, 2024
DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS NEW TO GUSD TO SUBMIT
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER PAPERWORK
If your student is joining the Class of 2028 and you do not live within GUSD's attendance boundaries, you must complete the interdistrict transfer application as part of the enrollment process.
Contact Us
Meet 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
Sonia.Flores@gilroyunified.org
Liliana Montero, Counselor
Liliana.Montero-Barba@gilroyunified.org
OFFICE STAFF
Melissa Avila-Carroll
Office Coordinator
Melissa.Avila-Carroll@gilroyunified.org
Rebecca Plaza
Secretary/Attendance
Rebecca.Plaza@gilroyunified.org