Reasons Any Student Would Want to Attend Washington!
Innovative Technology
Technology, Technology, and more Technology!
The newest and most modern secondary school building in Saint Paul
BIOSMART Curriculum with a focus on Science, Math, Academic Rigor, and Technology
Four world language classes; Chinese, French, Hmong, and Spanish!
Over 30 club and competitive athletics teams
Awesome student arts program with both traditional art and digital arts
Five different choices at lunch every day
A comprehensive music program
Library/Media Center with over 50,000 books
Robotics Teams for high school
Interactive whiteboards in every classroom
iPads for every student
9 computer labs and over 400 computers for student use
Digital art lab with 32 stations equipped with professional software for graphics and photography
Video production program complete with digital editing stations
Project Lead the Way Engineering and BioMedical Programs
Personalized learning through technology in every subject area
Schoology grade system allows parents and students to access to grades and get grade notifications
Computer coding classes from middle school through HS with college credit
Challenging Curriculum
A Great Place to Learn
Washington’s focus on instruction using technology provides students with the advanced training necessary for life in the 21st century. Our strong commitment to technology enhances learning through the
use of many computer applications and individualized instruction in:
Washington students earned over 2500 college credits last year!
Advanced classes where students can earn college credit while still in high school
Rigorous mathematics through Calculus
Media arts: digital photography, video, and web design
Chinese, French, Hmong, and Spanish
BioMedical and Engineering courses
Smaller interdisciplinary teams so teachers and students know each other well
Monthly college preparation workshops during school starting in Grade 6
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program in Grades 6-12 preparing students for college
Outstanding Music Program
Instrumental Music offerings including four different bands from Beginning Band to Concert Band to Orchestra
Excellent vocal music program involving hundreds of Washington students
Music Technology Lab for music composition and publishing