Academic Program

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Upper School Academic Program

The MBCA Upper School operates on a two semester (fall/spring) A/B block schedule. Credit is established in units; each course meets every other day for approximately 85 minutes and carries credit upon successful completion. It is possible to earn eight units of credit per year if all classes are successfully completed. During the four years of Upper School, students may earn a total of 32 credits. Students may be eligible to earn up to three additional credits in Middle School (Algebra I, Spanish or Latin I, and Physical Science). Classes are offered based on a minimum enrollment to support the course.

Upper School Course Sequence

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US 101 - Rescheduled Sep 5th
8/27/2025

We have an important update regarding our upcoming US 101 – Upper School & Beyond event. Originally planned for this Friday, the day before the long weekend, we’ve received feedback that many of you may be traveling and unable to attend.

In an effort to respect your time and give all of our families the opportunity to participate, we are rescheduling US 101 to take place as part of our Upper School Open House on Friday, September 5. Rather than holding two separate events on different dates, we have decided that integrating Upper School 101 with our Open House will allow us to be mindful of your time while still providing the most comprehensive picture of the Upper School journey. This will allow you to hear directly from our high school students and recent graduates, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into the Upper School experience and beyond.

We will be sending additional details soon regarding the Open House schedule and how US 101 will be included in the itinerary. For now, we encourage you to mark 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5 on your calendar. If you already plan to attend, you can RSVP at this link, and additional details will follow in another email. We look forward to seeing you there!