Programs
The Gateway garden offers students multiple ways to get involved. Garden Class gives students hands-on experience with growing food, caring for plants, and learning practical gardening skills. Students can also come to the garden during Flex C to volunteer, learn, and help with projects. For students who want to take on a deeper role, the Gateway Garden Stewardship Program offers a service and leadership pathway focused on caring for, improving, and helping shape the future of the garden over time.
Gardening & Horticulture
Gateway High School's Gardening & Horticulture course is an elective class (UC A-G Approved) offered for students in grades 9-12. Students are welcome to take the course for a semester or full year. Students can learn more about enrolling in the gardening course by talking with their advisor.
How to Join
Speak with your advisor and select Gardening & Horticulture as an elective course during course registration.
Garden Stewardship Program
The Gateway Garden Stewardship Program is a selective student service and leadership program for students who want to help care for, improve, and sustain the school garden over time. Through weekly work, leadership, and long-term projects, students earn community service hours, build valuable experience, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the garden.
How to Join
Students can apply during the annual application cycles in late April or early November. Garden Stewards are open to students after their first semester of high school, and prior experience in garden class or garden club is recommended but not required. Students interested in higher leadership roles should have deeper garden involvement and a strong record of stewardship.
Ready to get started?
Students can log in to Rootwork to view assignments and track their garden work.
Go to Rootwork →