Principal's Update
Principal Stratton's Community Update: August 26, 2025
First day of school with Board President Segal and Associate Superintendent Lopez
Class of 2026- Seniors!
PTSA welcome back breakfast for staff
Fantastic parent volunteers during our school BBQ
Coffee with the Principal
Instructional Council retreat at Google Huddle
Alternate Schedules
Our alternate schedules are all noted on the Gunn Calendar. They can also be accessed via this alternate schedules document. Please note that this is a 'live' document, and subject to change, so we recommend checking it frequently.
Parking Lot Information
Parking Permits for students are on sale in the Student Activities Office:
- Until Tuesday, 8/26: Permits will be available to Seniors only who live past El Camino, Foothill, Page Mill, and Adobe Creek.
- Starting Wednesday, 8/27, any senior can purchase a permit until sold out.
- Cost is $135 and forms are available in the SAO or at this link.
- Permits are sold on a first come, first served basis.
- Juniors who may have a special circumstance that requires driving to school may apply for an exception HERE
- No permits will be sold to 9th or 10th graders.
PAPD will begin ticketing in the lot on September 2. All vehicles in the lot must have a permit. *Students may not park in 'visitor's parking' spots*
Gunn Cell Phone Policy
Gunn High School Cell Phone & Electronic Device Use Policy 2025-2026
Purpose:
This policy ensures that students use electronic communication devices (ECDs) to support learning while minimizing distractions and promoting well-being. It balances the educational benefits of technology with healthy digital habits and focus in the classroom.
Development:
This updated policy is the product of our 2024–25 Cell Phone Ad Hoc Committee, which met seven times and included students and parents from every grade level, as well as classified and certificated staff members. The committee’s recommendations reflect a collaborative effort to support learning, well-being, and school culture.
1. General Policy:
By default, ECDs are not allowed in class unless explicitly approved by the teacher.
This includes phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and other communication devices.
Violations of classroom phone policies will result in progressive consequences (see Section 6).
2. Educational Use in Class:
Phones may be used for educational purposes only, as directed by the teacher (e.g., research, apps, collaboration, class projects).
Teachers indicate when phone use for educational purposes is permitted using a traffic-light system: green = OK, yellow = limited/ask, red = no phones.
3. Non-Educational Use:
Phones may be used during passing periods and lunch, outside instructional time.
Students should use devices mindfully, avoiding overuse that may interfere with social interactions, focus, or well-being.
4. Health and Well-Being:
Excessive phone use can negatively affect sleep, focus, and mental health.
Students are encouraged to:
Take regular breaks from devices.
Engage in physical activity or face-to-face interactions.
Monitor screen time and maintain balance.
The school provides education on the impact of screen time and strategies for healthy device use.
5. Emergency Use:
Phones should only be used during emergencies if authorized by staff.
Students must follow school safety protocols in any emergency.
6. Student Responsibility and Consequences:
Students are responsible for their devices; the school is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Progressive consequences for non-educational phone use in class:
First offense: Teacher reminder.
Second offense: The teacher may collect the device for the remainder of the period.
Repeated offenses: Device sent to the office; returned at the end of the day. Additional disciplinary actions may apply.
7. Support for Teachers, Students, and Parents:
Teacher support: PD on integrating technology effectively and managing classroom norms.
Parent education: Sessions on healthy device use and screen-time management.
Student feedback: Opportunities to provide input on the policy via surveys, forums, or student-led initiatives.
Platforms for Parents/Guardians
Infinite Campus: This platform is where students can view their schedules, unofficial transcripts, check their attendance and their quarter/semester grades.
Schoology: Teachers keep their class assignments and current grades on schoology. Students can also message their teachers and counselors through Schoology. This is the platform that Gunn staff use to communicate with students.
Parent Square: Parents/guardians will receive messages from the school and district office through ParentSquare.
MAIA: Our counseling team utilizes this software to assist students and families with their post-high school plans, encompassing both college and career paths. This new platform, which has replaced Naviance, is accessible via Classlink.
Konstella: This platform is what the PTSA uses to communicate with parents/guardians, as well as where you can sign up for various volunteer opportunities with the PTSA.
Gunn Website: https://gunn.pausd.org/ : Here you can find the bell schedule, alternate schedules, staff directory, course catalog, Gunn calendar and more.
Gunn Student Activities: https://www.gunnsec.org/: Here you can learn about upcoming events, information about clubs, and find the link to the TitanWebstore where you can purchase Gunn swag, tickets to dances, yearbooks and more.
Gunn Athletics: https://www.gunnathletics.com/: Here you can find more information about our teams at Gunn; including schedules, coaches information and the athletic clearance website, which all athletes need to complete in order to compete.
PAUSD Let’s Talk: https://www.pausd.org/school-life/participate/lets-talk: Here you can connect with the district office for various comments, questions and concerns, including help with technology issues.