I am in the EXACT same situation as you. Weird. If by chance you have access to a CAD class, take it. I'm lucky enough to have a school with access to great engineering and design classes. Art classes are good, and I've been told to do good in math classes. I took geometry as a freshman, but you might take it next year. Best of luck!

However, I'm not sure that math classes are the architects job, that might be more of the contracter's job.

You need to be good at everything.  Its not a requirement but the better you are, the easier it is.  Math, physics, time management, creative thinking, writing, business, sales skills, detail oriented, problem solver, practical etc.  You name it, and architects probably got it.

skip learning CAD for now. 

Yeah, I agree. It doesn't hurt to be competent at everything. And like I said, I am fortunate to have a school with access to the resources to learn CAD. I don't think it's a great course, Autodesk inventor, but it's the basics. I could design a simple dwg and such on a computer.

Thanks for the info guys. It's good to know that I'm not that far off of what I need to do! I can't avoid learning CAD right now because it takes up half the curriculum in my drafting class though.

Would you recommend taking sculpting as an elective in high school?

I don't think it would hurt. It might help you visualize project models more. But I don't think that clay or other such materials are great for modeling or drafting. But you have a class for that. I would say go for it.

Take physics, geometry, trig, calculus, chemistry, shop, art, photography, language and music. Sculpture is good too. Comp sci too. And civics. Yup, pretty much you need to be good at everything like said above. Here is another good idea for high school students wanting to prepare for a career in architecture: volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and get involved in a building project!

Vancity - It's never too early to start building your portfolio (which can include art, photography, sculpture, etc.) I would suggest to look at schools and see if you can find out their admissions requirements. If you can, try to see some samples of entrance portfolios - this will give you a target to work towards. 

In terms of your career choice, please do your homework. I don't want to discourage you but, It takes a lot of drive and dedication to make it in this crazy field. I can't tell you how many people I saw drop out (wasting a lot of time and money) in undergrad because they didn't fully understand what they signed up for. However, if you love it ....there is nothing better!

Good luck!

don't put the cart before the horse

reading, riting, and 'rithmetic.  get those down before you leap into the other stuff.

also civics.  don't be one of those tea partiers running around screaming 'i demand a free cheezburger and guns.  constitution!  'murica!'

there is no replacement for core education