Senior Information

To graduate, Christopher High students must:

1. Earn 220 credits in these subject areas:

2. Complete 80 hours of community service. Learn more about the district's community service requirements. 

High school students in the Gilroy Unified School District must complete a minimum of 80 hours of community service, no later than May 1 of their senior year.

Beginning with the class of 2024 students will be required to complete 20 hours by May 1 of each school year to be eligible for school-sponsored activities (i.e. prom, winter ball, athletics, etc.). Students must turn in any hours completed within 30 days of completion to receive credit for those hours. Direct any questions regarding community service to Activities Director Gretchen Yoder-Schrock (gretchen.yoder-schrock@gilroyunified.org).

Learn More:
Community Services

How to Schedule Your Senior Portrait:

• Go to "https://prestigeportraits.com/"

• Select the "Schedule" tab

• Go to the section that says "Don't have your appointment code?" and select "California" for state and in "Enter City" type "Gilroy"

• Click on the "Select" link for Christopher High School

• Enter your student's first and last name as it appears on the their Aeries account

• Your child's name should appear with an appointment code

• Click "Schedule your appointment"

• On the next page click the link "Select your appointment time"

• To finalize your appointment please click "CONTINUE"

• Now you will select how many poses, backgrounds or outfits you wish to have

• Ultimate Session $50 (poses: 26-32, backgrounds 7-9, outfits up to 4)

• Deluxe Session $40 (poses: 18-24, backgrounds: 4-6, outfits: up to 3)

• Standard Session $30 (poses: 10-12, backgrounds 2-3, outfits: up to 2)

• Basic Session $20 (poses: 6-8, backgrounds 1, outfits: up to 2)

• Select "CONTINUE"  

• Select your payment method (credit card, Venmo, Paypal OR PAY AT YOUR SESSION), to pay at your session click "continue" without selecting a payment method

• Now your appointment is all scheduled

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do I have to take a tuxedo or drape photo? YES, this is the photo that will go into the yearbook.  Students may select which outfit they wish to wear.

• What do I wear to my session? You may wear whatever you want, the school and Lifetouch will provide the tuxedo, drape and cap and gown for the photos.  If you purchased additional outfits you will need to bring clothes that you like or your athletic/other uniforms.  Please be sure to bring your own props for this as we will not have any athletic equipment or other regalia for you to use. You must bring your own items such as baseball bats, footballs, lightsabers, necklaces, Mickey Mouse ears, earrings, etc. Bottom line if you want something special in the picture, you need to bring it.

• How long will my session take?  If you are taking a single photo just for the yearbook it can be as quick as 5 minutes.  However, for the basic session I would estimate 30-45 minutes, for the standard session I would estimate 45-60 minutes, for the deluxe session I would estimate 60-90 minutes and for the ultimate I would estimate 90-120 minutes. These times are estimates and may be longer or shorter depending on the number of poses that day.

• By what date do I need to select a pose for the yearbook?  The deadline to select a photo is Friday October 31, 2025.  This will be done online.  Photos will be available approximately two weeks after the photos were taken.  The directions on selecting a senior portrait are below.  If you do not select a photo, I will select one.  

• Do I need to order photos from Lifetouch? Lifetouch is the official photographer for Christopher High School and their photos are the ones that are used in the yearbook, but there is no obligation to buy from them and you may take other senior photos with other photographers, but they cannot be used in the senior portrait section of the yearbook.

• What if I can't make it to one of the summer dates? You can also schedule an appointment at the San Jose studio at 1375 Blossom Hill Rd #64, San Jose, CA 95118.  Their hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-5:00. To do schedule a studio appointment you can either visit https://local.prestigeportraits.com/ca/san-jose/1375-blossom-hill-rd.html and schedule an appointment there, email Byterritory@lifetouch.com or call 877-825-7922.  

• What is the last day I can take a senior portrait for it to be in the 2025 Christopher High School yearbook? The last day to take a portrait is Friday October 17, 2025.  

• If I don't like my photos can I retake them?  Yes, you will need to schedule a studio appointment for that at the San Jose studio at 1375 Blossom Hill Rd #64, San Jose, CA 95118.  Their hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-5:00. To do schedule a studio appointment you can either visit https://local.prestigeportraits.com/ca/san-jose/1375-blossom-hill-rd.html and schedule an appointment there, email Byterritory@lifetouch.com or call 877-825-7922.  Also, please remember to go in and change your senior portrait selection and select one of your new poses.

• I don't see all the dates as options for senior portraits, how come?  We have initially opened the first two dates for photography as those dates fill up we will release more slots and days as needed.  We have had times where we have no students for hours and are trying to avoid that this year.      

• What do I do if they cannot find my name in the appointment scheduler? This might happen if you are a new student, an early graduate, a transfer student, a VLA student or a MMHS student. Please contact Lifetouch at visit https://local.prestigeportraits.com/ca/san-jose/1375-blossom-hill-rd.html and schedule an appointment there, email Byterritory@lifetouch.com or call 877-825-7922. 

Directions on how to select your senior portrait for the yearbook:

1. Go to www.prestigeportraits.com

2. Select "SHOP"

3. Select "CLAIM PROOFS & SHOP"

4. Type in your email address

5. Log in or create your account

6. Complete the information

7. Log in and select the photo your desired photo

* It must be a photo that is portrait orientation, in full color, any color background and the student is in tuxedo or drape.