Columbia High School Magnet Programme

Columbia High School's Magnet Mission Statement

Create internationally-minded students through second language development, project-based learning and community service as Huntsville's only International Baccalaureate High School.

Unique Programme Components

• Middle Years Programme (MYP): a challenging, comprehensive eight subject curriculum framework for students in grades 9 and 10

• Diploma Programme (DP): a challenging, well-rounded two year pre-university curriculum for students in grades 11 and 12
• Career-Based Programme (CP): a two year programme for students in grades 11 and 12 that prepares them to be lifelong learners who are flexible in a range of employment opportunities

Application Information

For current application information, please visit the Huntsville City Schools Magnet page. 

Application Requirements

• Students may apply for the next academic year during the application window.  To see available application dates please visit the district magnet page.
• Students will complete a writing sample during the next step process
• Students applying for the Diploma-Related Programme (DP) should have a grade point average of 80% in core subjects.
• Students applying for the Career-Related Programme (CP) Should have a grade point average of 75% in core subjects.
• Parent, guardian, or student must complete the online application provided above during the application window
• See Magnet Applicant Rubric  for criteria, expectations, and scoring

Enrollment:

After being accepted to the magnet program, students must be enrolled through InfoSnap during the normal InfoSnap registration period.  Please visit the Huntsville City Schools Enrollment Page for more information.