How many classes should I take as a sophomore?

Sophomore Year: Take one to three AP classes. Consider adding a more challenging AP class, like World History or US History, and one or two less-demanding APs. Continue to take honors courses if possible in your other core classes.

What are sophomores in high school?

(2) sophomore year, and someone in their second year is a sophomore. Sometimes sophomore is shortened to “soph.” These same terms apply in the same way to the four years of a standard high school: 9th grade is freshman year, 10th grade sophomore year, 11th grade junior year, and 12th grade senior year.

What is a sophomore in high school age?

Year / Grade Placement

Age	UK Years	US/International Grades
14 – 15	Year 10	9th Grade (Freshman)
15 – 16	Year 11	10th Grade (Sophomore)
16 – 17	Year 12 / Lower 6th	11th Grade (Junior)
17 – 18	Year 13 / Upper 6th	12th Grade (Senior)

What are the mandatory classes in high school?

High School Graduation Requirements

Language Arts (English): 4 credits.
Math (Any 3): 3 credits.
Science (Any 3): 3 credits.
Social Studies (U..S History): 1 credit.
Social Studies (Any other Social Studies): 1 credit.
Electives (Any Electives offered for credit): 9 credits.

What classes should I take for sophomore year?

Sophomore year courses should still represent a broad variety of interests. Finally, remember that many colleges will require four years each of math, English, science, social studies, and a foreign language. This probably doesn’t leave a ton of room for becoming overly specialized.