This page will give you some specific information about Freshman Orientation and Class Elections, as well information about class events throughout the year.
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New Student Orientation:
Friday, August 14th from 3:00 - 4:30pm
Please join us for Freshman Orientation on Zoom using the link @  https://youtu.be/GLK4sp2rni8 . The first part of Freshman Orientation will be the Class of 2024 Kickoff Assembly at the YouTube live link from 3:00 - 3:30 pm.

Freshmen will then transition to their SELF cohort in a separate Zoom room. In order to access both the YouTube live and the Zooms, students must be logged into RapidIdentity. Please use the list of SELF Zoom Rooms located @ https://tinyurl.com/SELFRooms  to access those rooms.  (Note: The list is still being updated, but rest assured your link will be there for your SELF cohort by Friday am! There is also a room specifically for new students). If you're not sure what SELF cohort you're in, please check the SELF slot on your schedule in Infinite Campus. If you don't have one on your schedule, please e-mail Courtney Carlomagno at ccarlomagno@pausd.org. If you have any other questions about the event, please reach out to Courtney Carlomagno or Lisa Hall at lhall@pausd.org. 

"What Every Freshman should Know":  Advice from your 20/21 Titan Ambassadors!

The purpose of Freshmen and New Student Orientation is to both help our incoming Freshman class acclimate to their new school culture and have positive effects on change in existing culture relating to stress and academic achievement.  Gunn High School hopes to continue positive growth in their students and help students develop positive images in how they see themselves at Gunn High School.

To meet this mission, Freshman and New Student Orientation for 2019 will include the following goals:
  • Learning Gunn traditions
  • Becoming Familiar with the campus
  • Getting to know each other and developing a “voice” as a class.
  • Introduction/Overview of how student activities work (Homecoming, Events, Clubs, etc.)
  • School Culture 
Once a Freshman/ New Student has attended Orientation, we hope they will continue their growth in being Gunn students who value honesty, integrity, efficacy, have a love of learning, become real thinkers and be ready to make their mark as Freshmen or a new student at Gunn!

*Note - Everyone will also get some very cool swag to start out their year, during book pick up day.  This event is not to be missed!

Freshman and New Student Orientation is a very important part of every student's transition into the High School environment and we hope every new student will attend!

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​Freshman Elections:
Want to be involved in ASB Student Government? Want to lead your class? Freshman Class Elections will be 8/27 - 8/28!  All Freshmen interested in running for Freshman Class office should download, read and complete the application.

​Freshman Class and All-School Events:
(Typical Fall Semester - the dates and events TBD for Fall 2020 are marked as "pending")
NOTE:  Not a complete list - check the school calendar for all activities for the year!
  • (Pending) August 21st - First Dance of the Year - come to the first dance of the year!  Cost is only $5.00 at the door so grab a buddy and join the fun!
  • August 24th:  Freshman Class Officer Applications - Online form due no later than 4:00 PM
  • August 27 - 28th:  Freshman Class Elections - Meet your class officers during your SELF Classes!  Remember, these are the people who will represent YOU all year and organize your class events, so choose who you think will do this right!
  • (Pending) August 28th - Fall Sports Rally:  Come to Titan Gym  at lunch for some fun games, to support the fall sports teams!
  • August TBD - first Home Football Game:  Come support the Titans in the first home game of the year!
  • (Pending) September 11th - Spirit Assembly:  A fun assembly where you can meet the ASB officers, learn about upcoming events and where the Homecoming Theme will be revealed!
  • September 23rd - Virtual Fall Club Fair:  Come to check out all the school clubs (info to be provided the week before the event)!  We typically have over 90 clubs to choose from, so there's going to be one that is just right for you!
  • (Pending) September 18th - Last Day to Order your Homecoming Spirit Shirt:  If you have not ordered one in the SAO - now is your chance!  Support your class in your class spirit shirt!
  • (Pending) Early October:  Homecoming Boot Camp - during your SELF class the Titan Ambassadors and SEC will school you on everything you need to know about Homecoming Week, including specifics about dress up themes, games, night rally, floats, and all the events for the week!
  • (Pending) October 12th - 17th:  HOMECOMING WEEK!  It's the biggest spirit event of the year, so make sure you have your dress up outfits ready and get ready to show your class and school spirit!  Go TITANS!
  • (Pending) November 19th:  Turkey Feast:  A yummy turkey lunch sponsored by the PTSA and SEC - only $5.00 and proceeds go to a local charity/ food bank.
  • (Pending) November 30th - December 5th:  7th Annual Ping-Pong Tourney - Sign up to play in this popular event - all skill levels welcome!
  • (Pending) December 5th:  Winter Sports Rally  - Come for some fun games, to support the Winter Sports Teams, and cheer on the Ping Pong Tourney Finals!
  • (Pending) December 11th:  Cozy Snowmance - fun winter-themed activities including the "Selfies with a Snowman" contest!