About e3
About e3 Civic
Our History
Developed alongside the San Diego Central Library, e3 Civic High's charter was first authorized and established in 2010 by the San Diego Unified School District. e3 first opened it's doors in the fall of 2013 with an entering class of 265 Ninth and Tenth-grade students. Since then our school has grown to serve approximately 450 students from a diverse population from across San Diego county as we continue to innovate and redefine professional development opportunities.
Our Mission and Vision
At e3 Civic High our mission is to engage, educate, and empower our learning community to be caring, passionate, life-long learners and civic leaders prepared for college, workforce, and life.
We aspire that every student will be college, workforce, and life ready.
Everything we do at e3 Civic connects back to this mission and vision.
Learning Model
& Graduate Profile
The e3 Learning Model and Graduate Profile are both aligned with our Mission. The e3 Learning Model is how teaching and learning happens at e3 to ensure our Mission is accomplished in every learning studio for every scholar, every day. The e3 Graduate Profile demonstrates our Mission in action: who our scholars become as they enter college, workforce, and life.
Life Plan & Workforce Development
At e3 Civic High, our scholars spend four years preparing a Life Plan. This plan helps them identify their interests, strengths, and skill sets and potential aligned career and career pathways. Scholars gain exposure to local industry through speaker series, job shadowing, and internships to gain a sense of the world that awaits them. They leave e3 with a clear direction to future employment and a solid foundation to help them get there.
Technology Enhanced Learning
e3 Civic High Scholars are introduced to fundamental computer literacy skills core to our educational values. Students are provided Mac Airbooks and encouraged to explore our design thinking projects with equipment made available through our campus Fabrication Labs. 3D printing and CAD design, Glowforge laser cutting, sewing and more are made available in each of our Common areas across the campus.
Recreational Activities
e3 Civic High offers a range of afterschool student led activities and clubs, and are frequently working with students to establish new organizations as our Scholars develop new interests. Some activities we offer include:
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- E-Sports
- ASB
- Robotics
- ACE
- D&D
- Baking Club
- Music Club
- Chess Club
- Crochet Club
Get to Know Us
e3 Civic High staff come from diverse learning communities, and encourage equitable learning reflective of our charter values. Visit our Staff Info page and learn more about us!
