Northridge high school in Greely is part of Greeley-Evans District 6 and offers students a wide range of courses on its campus including Career and Technical Education as well as Guaranteed Transfer courses. Students also have access to Aims Career Academy and to utilize facilities at both the Greeley and Windsor Aims Campuses.
Northridge High School
Northridge High School partners with Aims to offer a variety of ways students can earn college credits, certificates and associate degrees while in high school.
"Everyone I have worked with at Aims has been very accommodating and they do a great job of connecting you with the resources that you need based on your path. I've been able to talk to all kinds of people within my program and they are all very helpful. If they don't know the answer they connect you with the person you need."
--Mercy Suttle, automotive student
CAD 2455 - SolidWorks/Mechanical
Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. This course provides instruction on how to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
CRJ 1035 - Judicial Function
Provides an overview of the structure and function of the dual American judicial system and the behavior of actors (judges/justices, lawyers, law clerks, interest groups, etc.) within the system. Emphasis is placed on the organization and administration of state and federal courts, criminal court procedures, juries, selection of judges, decision-making behavior of juries, judges and justices, and the implementation and impact of judicial policies. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAN 1017 - Time Management
Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1
ACT 1001 - Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology
Provides an orientation to the automotive collision repair industry which includes an overview of job possibilities and various types of automobile construction. This course covers names, uses, and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment with a focus on general collision repair and refinishing, shop safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental safety issues, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
4
LIT 1015 - Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2
Introduces fiction, poetry, and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1
Explores trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverse functions and identities. Topics include: trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, and polar coordinates. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
3
CRJ 1045 - Correctional Process
Examines the history of corrections in America from law enforcement through the administration of justice, probation, prisons, correctional institutions, and parole. This course examines the theories, rationales for punishment, and the political system in which corrections, as a component part of the criminal justice system, needs to operate. The course emphasizes legal, sociological, psychological, and other interdisciplinary approached that effect the operation of a correctional system. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAN 1025 - Team Building
Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1
CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3
Introduces the basic components of the criminal justice system in the United States. Concepts of crime, crime data, victimization, perspectives, and views of crime, theory, and law are discussed. Particular attention to the criminal justice process, interaction and conflict between criminal justice agencies, and current criminal justice issues are examined. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1
Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAR 1055 - Social Media for Marketing in Business
Focuses on the use of social media as a business srategy and how to match strategy with the goals of the business. This course compares social media marketing with traditional marketing and explores online best practices to futher business goals. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1
Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
4
CRJ 1025 - Policing Systems
Examines policing in the United States, including historical foundations, emerging issues, and the relationship between law enforcement and the community. The various types of law enforcement agencies, their administrative practices, and the behavior of those involved in the delivery of police services are examined from the perspective of democratic values, racial and ethnic diversity, and societal perceptions of police effectiveness. Career requirements, including current and future trends, are also presented. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3