9th Grade Course Offerings & Registration

Be Legendary

Legendary: Someone or something that has overcome circumstances to do the remarkable and is celebrated by their friends, family, and community by the telling of their story to others many times. Synonyms: famous, celebrated, well-known, acclaimed

What will your story be at Greeley West?

District 6 Graduation Requirements

Each Semester-long class is worth 0.5 credits.

4.0 English Credits - 8 semesters
3.0 Math Credits - 6 semesters
3.0 Science Credits - 6 semesters
3.0 Social Studies - 6 semesters
- 1.0 credit of US History
- 0.5 credit of US Government
1.5 Phys. Ed. Credits
- 1.0 P.E. - 2 semesters
- 0.5 Health - 1 semester
7.5 Elective Credits

Total: 22.0 Credits

Keep H.E.A.R. Requirements in Mind

Higher Education Admission Requirements

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
World Language: 2-3 credits recommended

9th Grade Courses

Required Courses

Advanced Courses

Language Arts: English 9
Algebra or Pre DP/AP Geometry
Science: Physics
AP Human Geography
World Language
PE & Health
Pathway

There is no application process to join our advanced options. Students simply register for the courses they would like to challenge themselves in.

Students intending on pursuing an IB Diploma or multiple AP classes should take as many Advanced classes as they feel comfortable.

A Note About AVID

Pathway Options

CTE Agriculture, Construction, Family and Consumer Sciences Pathway

Do you see yourself joining our welding program in the future? Learning about plants and animals?

Do you want to learn the ins and outs of the world of construction, from safety aspects to the drafting of real world construction?

Do you see yourself cooking in our state-of-the-art culinary kitchen or interior and fashion design pathways?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the pathway for you!

If you select this pathway, you will choose 2 of the following courses.

Intro to Agriculture

Entry-level course into animal science, crop science, agricultural mechanics, farm and shop safety, welding, construction, public speaking, computers, agriculture careers, and environmental science.

Principles of Construction

This entry-level construction course is skills-based class where students will be introduced to all aspects of the construction industry, proper tool use and safety, and building materials.

Career Pathways & Design Seminar

Students will learn about careers that require design and analyze their career pathways to determine where design might fit. Entry level course covering principles of design in Interior Design and Fashion Design.

CTE Business Pathway

Do you see yourself starting and running your own business in the future?

Do you want to learn the ins and outs of managing finances and become proficient in a variety of computer applications?

Are you interested in all things coding and computer science?

Do you see yourself cooking in our state-of-the-art culinary kitchen or interior and fashion design pathways?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the pathway for you!

If you select this pathway, you will choose two of the following courses.

Leadership & Wealth Management

This project-based leadership course develops student understanding and skills in communication, emotional intelligence, operations, and professional development.

Intro to Computer Applications & Personal Finance

Introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Students will learn how to stretch their money, make wiser decisions about buying a car or a first house, insurance, renting an apartment, and more.

Computer Programming & Web Design

This entry-level programming class will introduce the fundamentals of programming in Python. Students will learn how to create their own websites using HTML and CSS.

Career Pathways & Design Seminar

Art Exploration Pathway

Are you a student who loves getting creative?

Do you see yourself being the star of one of our incredible theatre productions, or helping out behind the scenes?

Are you interested in learning how to play, read, or playing and producing music?

Do you see yourself in a career in film, media, or broadcasting?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the pathway for you!

If you select this pathway, you will choose two of the following courses.

Drawing 1 & Sculpture 1

First, students will learn the skills of observation, perspective, color, and value using a variety of drawing media. Next, students will work with a range of materials, from toothpicks to styrofoam, to make 3D artwork.

Intro to Theatre

Master entry-level theatre activities, including performance techniques, mime/movement, vocal techniques, improvisation and acting techniques, as well as the work that goes in behind the scenes of making a show happen.

Music Lab

This music class studies learning acoustic piano, guitar, and acoustic instruments used in band and/or orchestra. Learn arranging, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), synthesizer data programming, and sound production.

Mass Media & Video Production 1

Learn about Media's evolution and impact on life and society by examining newspapers, magazines, TV, Social Media, and more. Put what you've learned into practice when you start creating and producing videos in the next semester.

Scholar Pathway

Are you considering joining the IB Diploma Programme your junior year?

Do you see yourself pursuing a variety of Concurrent Enrollment and AP Classes?

Are you looking for a bit more flexibility in your elective choices?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the pathway for you!

International Baccalaureate

Students at International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools are given a unique education preparing them for a successful future.

They will:

be encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning
take part in programmes of education that can lead them to some of the highest ranking universities around the world

If you select this pathway, you must choose a World Language.

Spanish 1

This entry-level Spanish class will introduce students to the language, customs, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will learn to read, write, speak, and understand elementary Spanish. This class is not intended for native Spanish speakers.

Spanish Heritage 1

This next level Spanish class will help develop literacy skills and enhance writing skills. This course is intended for students who may speak Spanish and can read or write in Spanish.

French 1

This entry level French class will introduce students to the language, customs, and culture of the French-speaking world. Students will learn to read, write, speak, and understand elementary French.

Additional CTE Elective

GWHS Performing Arts

Band

Entry level band for all students who are interested in playing an instrument!

Jazz Band

For students who all styles of contemporary jazz including Swing, Rock, and Latin are covered. Students also expand their creativity through improvisation.

Orchestra

This orchestra is for all Freshmen as well as new students to orchestra. The emphasis is on technique, music literacy, and PERFORMANCE!

Concert Choir

Designed to give students experience in refining singing techniques through participation in a choral group. Emphasis will be placed on developing musicianship, sight-reading, and performance skills. The group will perform all types of choral literature and participate in major concerts.

Piano 1 & Piano 2

This course is a beginning level piano class designed to teach students how to read and play notes, rhythms and chords. The electronic keyboard lab is used for most class sessions, but experience on acoustic pianos is included. Listening and performance opportunities are provided.

Guitar 1 & Guitar 2

This is a class open to anyone looking to learn guitar and get started! The emphasis is on basic fundamentals, chords, note and TAB reading, performance, and Fun!

Additional Arts Elective

Picking Your Classes

Choose the pathway that best fits you.
Once you've selected a pathway, pick the classes within that pathway that you would like to take.
- For CTE AG, CTE BUS, and ART Exploration, you'll choose two classes.
- For Scholar, you must choose one world language class.

Total Your Selected Credits

We need to determine how many additional electives you need to register for. We do this by counting up how many credits you've already chosen.

Total your credits selected.
Core Credits: 5 + Pathway Credits = ______ / 8
Freshmen are registered for 5 core credits.
Look at which Pathway you selected to determine how many Pathway credits you choose.
- CTE AG, CTE BUS, Art Exploration = 2 Pathway Credits. This means you selected 7 / 8 credits.
- Scholar Pathway = 1 Credit. This means you have selected 6 / 8 credits.
To get to the 8 required credits, you will choose 1 or 2 additional elective classes.

Additional Electives

English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health/PE = 5 Credits.
You should have selected 1 of our 4 pathways.
You will get to choose 1 or 2 additional electives outside of your pathway.
You will need to choose 3 additional elective options as your alternatives.

Choosing Additional Elective(s)

You must choose a different course for your additional elective from what you chose from your Pathway.

Example: You registered for the Scholar Pathway and chose Spanish 1. You will not choose Spanish 1 again. You will choose two different courses, like Band and AVID.
Example: You registered for the CTE Business Pathway and chose Leadership & Wealth Management and Career Pathways/Design Seminar. You will choose one additional, different course, like Spanish 1.

Choose Your Alternates

Fingers cross you get your first choice! But, you also need to select 3 alternates. Alternates are your back up choices, if for some reason you don't get your first pick. If you don't pick any alternates, and the classes you pick are full your counselor will have to pick your classes for you. Make sure you pick different electives than you chose in your Pathway selections.

Greeley West AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID is a College Preparatory course/program that focuses on getting students accepted into a 4-year university. AVID students are required to take an accelerated course. Please make sure you have registered for AP Human Geography or a World Language.

If you applied and interviewed for AVID, you should have received an answer on your acceptance by now! Please register for AVID if you were accepted.