Sophomore Choices
CLASS OF 2026
English
Which English class will fit you best?
Social Studies
Which Social Studies course will fit you best?
Math
Base your choice on the Math you are learning this year, in 9th grade.
Are you in Intermediate Algebra now?
Are you in Geometry now?
Are you in Advanced Algebra now?
Science
Which Science class is right for you?
Other Required Courses
First, if you haven't yet taken Fitness for Life and Health, make sure to sign up for those (or have a plan before graduation). They are required to graduate.
Next, you need one year of a Fine Arts. Since most of these listed are one-semester courses, you'll need two of them.
Here are some Visual Arts options.
Here are some Vocal and Instrumental Arts options.
And we have Theater!
Plan for College
Most 4-year colleges and universities require some World Language courses. Would you like to learn Spanish? American Sign Language? Arabic? French?
If you have a goal of going to college, but you know you have some barriers to achieving that goal, AVID can help!
Other Electives
Here are more wonderful courses at Washburn that might be interesting to you!
Science and Math Electives
Social Studies Electives
World Languages:
Arabic, ASL, French & Spanish
Health and Physical Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Career and Technical Education
AP & IB Information
Are you thinking about taking AP classes?
In this video, IB/AP Coordinator Mr Percy explains your choices!
More information is at the Washburn IB Website.
Course Card
You will see this course card from your counselor in January, when they will visit all science classes. You will talk with your counselor, fill it out, and then take a picture to have a record of your choices. Parents and guardians, please discuss these choices with your students!