Using our hearts and minds well.
It's great to be a Cougar
Life on Campus
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB)
Are you looking to make the MOST of your high school experience?! Are you hoping to make new friends by collaborating on fun projects? Join our Leadership Crew to create the exciting events that happen at CHS – movie nights, lunchtime activities, rallies, and dances. Be at the heart of our Cougar culture as a member of our Leadership Crew!
CHOIR
CHOIR
Being part of the CHS Choirs is one of GUSD's legacy programs pioneered by Mr. Phil Robb. Students in the CHS Choirs receive opportunities to travel, perform, and serve our community. There are choirs for all ability levels – no previous experience is necessary! We welcome any and all students. Follow CHS Choirs on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the CHS choral pathway
BAND
BAND
The GUSD Band is an academic, competitive program that travels and represents the greater community regularly. Students learn music theory while performing both new and standard works in the wind, and percussion ensemble repertoire. The band competes in Bands of America and US Bands, represents Gilroy in televised parades, and performs at competitive concert festivals. Our program is focused on college scholarship and admissions preparation, and instilling a life-long appreciation for music in our students. Beginning band options are available for students no or limited prior experience.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
Christopher High Athletics offers 20 different sports throughout three different season during the school year. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to try new sports, even if they have never played them competitively before. Our coaches are dedicated to the growth and development of our student-athletes on and off of the field of play and provide meaningful learning opportunities to assist in developing their habits, attitudes, and ideals to be used beyond athletics. Learn more about the sports community
COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY
COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY (CSA)
The Computer Science Academy at Christopher High School welcomes our incoming freshman class! The Christopher High Computer Science Academy provides four years of preparatory classes with hands-on opportunities to learn computer science skills. If you like solving puzzles, you are perfect for our program! Learn more about the CSA
LINK CREW
LINK CREW
Link Crew is a program designed to welcome and support our incoming freshmen! At the start of the school year, every freshman is matched with a Link Leader who will help mentor and support them throughout their first year of high school. Link Leaders are positive, responsible, hand-selected 11th and 12th graders who will do all they can to help our freshmen achieve success.
CHEER AND DANCE
CHEER AND DANCE
"A good cheerleader and dancer is not measured by the height of one's jump, but by the span of one's spirit!" We will tell you that some of your best years were the ones spent with your high school cheer and dance team. The friends you make, the confidence you build and the discipline you develop, will all shape you into a well-rounded person. If you are committed, hard-working, enthusiastic, motivated and carry a positive attitude, you already have what it takes to be part of our team. The CHS Cheer and Dance Team invites you to join us!. Learn more about CHS Cheer and Dance
THEATER ARTS
THEATER ARTS
Whether you aspire to a career in theater, film, or television, enjoy performance as a hobby, or just want to become more confident and outgoing, the CHS Theater Arts Program is the place for you. We offer classes where students can earn fine arts, career tech ed, and/or elective credits. Students also have multiple opportunities to perform and produce plays, videos, and projects.
CLUBS ON CAMPUS
CLUBS
CHS offers students lots of ways to get involved, including over 30 on campus clubs for any area of interest. Take a look at what we have to offer and we will see you in August! Learn more about clubs on campus.
Yearbook
YEARBOOK
Do you want to be responsible for making the memory of a school for one school year? Do you like meeting new people? Do you like being a part of a team working together towards one common goal? If you answered YES to all the above, you should apply to be in Yearbook.
Dates to remember
CHS: Cougarpooloza 1/28/26
JAN. 28, 2026
CLASS OF 2030
COUGARPALOOZA
Hello Class of 2030! Join us at 6 p.m. in the Main Gym for an official welcome to Christopher High!
CHS: Specialized Programs Apps open 1/28/26
JAN. 28, 2026
SPECIALIZED PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Application window for specialized programs opens. Submissions are due Feb. 20, 2026.
CHS: MS registration 2/3-2/5
FEB. 3-5, 2026
MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Feb. 3: South Valley MS
Feb. 4: Brownell MS
Feb. 5: Solorsano MS & Gilroy Prep
CHS: Specialized program deadline 2/20/26
FEB. 20, 2026
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
DEADLINE
Applications are due for specialized programs.
CHS: Address Verification Event 2/28/26
FEB. 28, 2026
ADDRESS VERIFICATION
EVENT
Submit proof of address paperwork from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gilroy High (for all freshmen, regardless of high school attending). More information.
CHS: CSA acceptance 3/2/26
MARCH 2, 2026
CSA
ACCEPTANCES
Students will be notified of acceptance into the CSA program by 5 p.m. March 2, 2026.
CHS: CSA commitment 3/13/26
MARCH 13, 2026
CSA
COMMITMENT
Student commitments are due for CSA and other GUSD specialized programs.
CHS: Schedule change deadline 3/13/26
MARCH 13, 2026
DEADLINE TO CHANGE
COURSE REQUESTS
Email your Academic Coordinator to request any changes to a student's schedule.
CHS: Address Verification Deadline 3/27/26
MARCH 27, 2026
ADDRESS VERIFICATION
DEADLINE
Submit proof of address paperwork by 4 p.m. March 27, 2026. More information.
CHS: Frosh orientation 8/26
AUGUST 2026
FRESHMAN
ORIENTATION
Join other members of the Class of 2030 in the gym to learn more about life at Christopher High. Date and time is TBD.
CHS: First day 8/19/26
AUG. 19, 2026
FIRST DAY
OF SCHOOL
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year, Cougars! View the instructional calendar.
Preparing for High School
Contact Us
Meet the Student Services team. Your Academic Coordinator will be a resource for you during your time at Christopher High. Contact them directly with any questions as you begin your begin your Cougar journey.
Marah Kuwada marah.kuwada@gilroyunified.org
(students with last names A-D)
Petra Garibay
petra.garibay@gilroyunified.org
(students with last names E-Ki)
Rosie Cid-Castro
rosie.cid-castro@gilroyunified.org
(students with last names Kj-Q)
Donya Maiorino
donya.maiorino@gilroyunified.org
(students with last names R-Z)
OFFICE STAFF
Delfina Rojas, Secretary
delfina.rojas@gilroyunified.org
Anai Pineda, Registrar
anai.pineda@gilroyunified.org
Specialized Programs Application **
** Applications are available beginning Jan. 28, 2026, at 8 pm. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2026, at midnight. **
To begin a GUSD Specialized Programs application, register for an account in either the student or guardian's name. The application should be submitted on the student's behalf. To continue an existing application, log-in to the platform.