Mission Bay High School
Magnet Program
Mission Bay High International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme School & Magnet for Global Studies and Technology
(GS&T)
With the authorization to open an International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme, beginning with the 2006-07 school year, Mission Bay High School
has revamped its magnet focus to serve students interested in a rigorous
academic program which will prepare them for a variety of challenging
post secondary school options.
Situated directly along the edge of a saltwater estuary, close to the
Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay, Mission Bay High School offers a unique
instructional setting with an ideal location to engage in coastal and
environmental studies.

The new MBHS Global Studies and Technology Magnet offers students a
choice of three interdisciplinary pathways:
Earth Systems
Electives include:IB Biology with emphasis in Ecology & Biotechnology,
Earth Science, Marine Science, Oceanography,World Geography
Arts and Humanities
Electives include: IB English, Theory of Knowledge, IB History of the Americas,
IB Spanish, IB French, Beginning and Intermediate Band/Jazz Ensemble Musical
Theatre, IB Psychology
Communications Technology
Electives include:, Business 100, Website Design, Business Management, Architecture
Photographic Imaging, CAD Design, Architecture Printing/Graphics, Computerized
Graphic Design, Multimedia Production
The publication/presentation aspect of this school-wide Magnet is also
an integral component of the school curriculum. Using the theme of coastal
studies, students are offered specialized training in computer-aided
drafting (CAD), pre-engineering, graphic and commercial arts, photography,
screen printing, offset printing, web-design, publication design, and
marketing. Students begin publishing and presenting their work in the
ninth grade using multimedia technologies. By the 12th grade, senior
students demonstrate their skills in technology by utilizing such tools
as PowerPoint, Flash, or the Internet in presenting their senior exhibitions.
Each pathway provides all students the opportunity to participate in
the International Baccalaureate Programme, either as a full Diploma student,
or as a Certificate student selecting IB courses independent of the complete
diploma. Students may choose to crossover and take courses in other pathways.
All students are expected to take at least one “pathway” course
EACH TERM and two years of a world language.
With the 4x4 schedule, students take four classes each quarter (two
quarters in a term), for a total of sixteen semester courses each school
year. This schedule allows students to add a rich assortment of core
and electives to their existing graduation and college preparatory requirements.
MBHS Features:
The opportunity for students to attend college courses at Mesa and San
Diego City College through the Fast Track program while in high school.
Rigorous seminar and GATE programs to prepare students for success in International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Marine Corps JROTC program
Clubs and Sports

Diverse club activities and championship athletic
teams offer Mission Bay’s students outstanding opportunities to
enhance their educational and personal development through leadership,
teamwork and service learning.
Key Club, Interact, ASB, Link Crew, Future Teachers,
AVID, and DECA are among the active groups that connect students to unique
youth-oriented organizations for environmental and community service
opportunities, volunteerism, and career and college preparation.
Additional activities and clubs:
• Cheer
• Dixie Jazz Band
• Drama Club
• Journalism
• Surf club
• Yearbook
Our team sports include:
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Track & Field
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Golf
• Badminton
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Field Hockey
• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Softball
Enrollment
Options Application
For more information contact Liliana Minguer (lminguer@sandi.net),
Magnet Counselor, at 858-273-1313 x124/33
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