At GFW Middle School and High School, our mission is to foster lifelong learning in a caring environment. The newly designed registration guide is a helpful tool in planning and preparing students for their time at GFW High School.

Students are encouraged to select new or challenging courses as electives, talk about their choices with your family or teachers, and to think about their futures.

In addition to traditional course offerings, this registration guide also includes newly designed academies. Using the Minnesota Department of Education’s Career and College Readiness Framework, academies help identify courses that best prepare you for your future career.

Download the Registration Worksheet for your student:

Registration Information Nights

We held information night events to provide a closer look at the registration guide and provide assistance for students and their families to make decisions regarding their courses. Students will register in homeroom the week of March 14-18.

If you missed these events please contact the front office for assistance with the registration guide.

GFW Academies and Pathways

Focused on Career and College Readiness and Local Workforce Development

Using the Minnesota Department of Education’s Career and College Readiness Framework, GFW Public Schools has created academics: AEM, BACE, and HSHS. Each academy has a variety of career pathways to help identify courses that could best prepare students for their future careers. GFW is offering many new elective courses as well as college credit options and industry certifications. The academies are designed to help focus the electives students participate in to become career and college ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does registration take place?
- Students will register for courses during homeroom the week of March 14-18. Students who attend school virtually can meet by appointment with Mr. Wasmund, our Student Services Coordinator, to get registered during the week of March 14th-18th.
What if I can’t get into a class that I want because it’s full or not offered at a time that works for me?
- Because we are utilizing academies, there are other course options that could be an alternative to one that a student is unable to register for in the upcoming school year. Students are encouraged to explore other options within that academy.
When will my schedule be finalized?
- Final schedules will be shared with students before the 2022-23 school year begins.
What classes should I register for?
- Each grade has required classes that students will need to take. They are listed on the registration worksheet. Once a student has required classes selected, they can register for electives of their choice.
What does Year A Rotation mean?
- Courses are going to be rotated on an A/B rotation to allow for more opportunities for students. The 2022-23 school year will be Year A with some courses changing for the 2023-24 school year (Year B).
Will these classes be virtual or have an instructor?
- All classes listed in the course guide will be taught in person with an actual instructor. There are a very limited number of courses that will have additional options for online learning but the teacher will still be the primary instructor.
What is an academy?
- Academies are overarching categories of areas of study and topics that were created based on the Minnesota Department of Education’s Career and College Readiness Framework. Each academy has a variety of courses and career pathways to help identify courses that help students prepare for a specific career path
What is a pathway?
- Career Pathways represent an organization of related occupational areas within a specific career-focused programming (or Academy). Each of these pathways has identified knowledge and skills validated by industry from which programs and programs of study are developed.
What are AP Classes?
- AP stands for Advanced Placement. An AP course is a college-level course that requires students to work at a high level of rigor and complete additional work outside of class. AP classes prepare students for the college experience.
What is career and college readiness?
- Career and College ready means a student has the knowledge, skills, and competencies to successfully pursue a degree, diploma, certificate, or industry recognized credential and employment. Students who are career and college ready are able to successfully transition directly to post high school employment or complete post-secondary coursework.