Academic calendar
First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- AP
- Advanced Placement; college-level courses offered to students for university credit.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for campus events and finances.
B
- Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to describe school spirit or attire.
C
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
E
- ELAC
- English Learner Advisory Committee; a group focused on the needs of students learning English.
F
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America; a major student organization focused on agricultural education and leadership.
G
- G-Town
- A common local shorthand for the city of Gilroy, frequently used by students in social media and conversation.
- Garlic Festival
- A major local event where many students volunteer, deeply integrated into the school's culture.
- GHS
- The standard abbreviation for Gilroy High School used in all student communications.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
L
- Link Crew
- A student leadership program that mentors incoming freshmen during orientation.
M
- Mustangs
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
S
- Snack Bar
- The outdoor service windows providing a la carte food items and beverages during breaks.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary indoor facility where school-provided lunches are served.
- The Garlic Bowl
- The high-stakes annual rivalry football game between Gilroy High and Christopher High School.
- The Mustang Way
- A term used to describe the school's culture of being 'Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.'
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where the majority of students congregate for lunch and social breaks.
- The Student Center
- The indoor cafeteria and multi-purpose facility used for school lunches and large meetings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A specific period in the bell schedule dedicated to student support, announcements, and social-emotional learning.
- Aeries
- The student information system portal used to track grades, attendance, and transcripts.
- ASB Card
- A student ID card with a purchased sticker that provides discounts on yearbooks and free entry to home sporting events.
- Bob Hagen Gym
- The main gymnasium, named after a legendary coach, used for basketball, volleyball, and indoor rallies.
- Chromebook Help Desk
- The technical support service located in the Media Center for student device repairs.
- Late Start
- The modified Wednesday bell schedule where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff development.
- Media Center
- The campus library and computer lab facility.
- Mustang Days
- The annual registration and orientation event held in August before the school year begins.
- Mustang Morning News
- The student-produced video broadcast that provides daily updates and announcements.
- Mustang Pass
- The student identification card required for campus entry, library services, and school events.
- Mustang Stadium
- The primary field for football, soccer, and track and field events.
- Off-campus lunch
- A privilege reserved for seniors (and sometimes juniors) who meet specific academic and behavioral requirements.
- ParentSquare
- The official communication platform used by the school for announcements and emergency alerts.
- Student Center
- A large multi-purpose building used for school dances, assemblies, and community events.
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- Student Center Cafeteria
- The Ag Building
- The specialized facility on the edge of campus dedicated to agricultural science and FFA projects.
- The Bowl
- The Garcia-Elder Family Stadium, the iconic venue for football games, track meets, and graduation.
- The Gym
- The main indoor athletic facility used for physical education, sports games, and school-wide rallies.
- The Library
- The school's media center used for study, research, and textbook distribution.
- The Media Center
- The school library and computer lab, often used for quiet study and research.
- The Pit
- The dedicated wrestling room, central to the school's historically elite wrestling program.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students gather for lunch, breaks, and rallies.
- The Student Center
- A multi-use facility used for indoor dining, assemblies, and large meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 24 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.