Students are encouraged to use their skills in student publications, school projects, and extracurricular clubs. Foreign Language Department Routt offers students the opportunity to study a foreign language for four years, which is a requirement for admission to some colleges, including the University of Illinois. Students learn to speak, read, and write French or Spanish with comprehension. They broaden their horizons by learning of other cultures and traditions and are challenged while enjoying a multi-faceted approach to learning. Fine Arts Department Routt's expanding Fine Arts Department offers courses in Band, Chorus, Speech, and Art, allowing students to explore their talents and beckon new talents with the help of patient, encouraging faculty.
Students learn and are given opportunities to appreciate, create, and perform Fine Arts.
Physical Education Physical Education and Health courses are offered to educate students of the benefits of an active lifestyle and to teach students to keep their bodies healthy through nutrition and exercise.