IWA Overview 2012 by Incarnate Word Academy

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About IWA Founded in 1871, Incarnate Word Academy is a co-educational Catholic school that serves 3 year-olds through high school seniors. The school is owned and operated by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Catholic Faith & Community Since 1871 Admission Criteria •

Open to individuals of any race, national/ethnic origin, or gender

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Interview by the Principal with new parents and students

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Required registration materials including report cards, immunization records, and standardized test results

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A certified birth certificate and/or baptismal certificate

To inquire about admissions to Incarnate Word Academy, please call (361) 883-0857.

Financial Information Family Rates •

First Student – Full Tuition

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Second Student - $100 annual reduction in tuition

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Third Student - $150 annual reduction in tuition

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Four or more students - $200 annual reduction in tuition

2012-2013 Tuition Information •

High School $7950 (Registration Fee $650)

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Middle Level $7500 (Registration Fee $600)

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Traditional Elementary and Montessori Elementary (Grade 1-5) $7350

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Traditional Elementary and Montessori Elementary (Age 4 and 5) $5350

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Montessori - Preschool Half Day (Age 3) $5000

(Traditional EL and Montessori EL Registration Fee $500)

$100 Discount if paid within two weeks of acceptance letter

Financial Aid Financial aid is available to families based upon need. Please contact Debbie Diegel, Accounts Manager, at (361) 883-0857, ext. 174 for more information.

Elementary Level

Principal: Sr. Camelia Herlihy, IWBS Montessori Coordinator: Blanca Cummins Director of Counseling & Guidance: Dianne Raska Elementary Grades: Ages 3 through 5th Grade Current Enrollment: 266 Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department) Master’s Degrees held by 31% of faculty After School Care provided by the YMCA 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Phone: (361)883-0857, ext. 115 Email: iwaccel@iwacc.org

Two methods of instruction: Montessori (Age 3 through Grade 5) &

Traditional (K4 through Grade 5)

Excelling in Academics • • • • • • • • • • • •

Enrichment teachers in the areas of art, music, Spanish, technology, and swimming A well-rounded curriculum including art, English, health, language arts, math, music, phonics, physical education, reading, religion, science, social studies, Spanish, Choir, and technology Accelerated Reading in grades 1 through 5 An attractive, fully-equipped library media resource center with 31 computers with access to academic databases and online encyclopedias and 15, 909 library books Use of computers and Smartboards in every classroom integrating technology within the curriculum Participation in the Diocesan Science Fair, Regional Spelling Bee, and other academic competitions Array of stimulating learning materials fostering creative thinking and development Attractive, well-equipped playground Attendance by students of two community concerts yearly Performance by Hampstead Players yearly A teacher and a teacher aide in every classroom Average class size 17

Encouraging Distinction As a leading college preparatory school in South Texas, Incarnate Word Academy begins preparing primary students for rigorous academic performance. • • • •

Top finalists in the National Veterans’ Day Poster and Essay Contest Nine consecutive years as first place winner of Daughters of the American Revolution city-wide Essay Contest Consecutive State winner of the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest First, second, and third place winners of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Essay Contest

Montessori Method Encourages children’s

natural curiosity and instills a life-long love of learning.

It provides an environment that teaches respect, compassion and responsibility for each other and for the environment.

Learning is an active process that takes place when the child is confronted with work

alternatives prepared according to the child’s developmental level and needs.

Motivation to work is a vital component of the Montessori classroom. Through this, the student experiences an inner transformation that leads not only to the acquisition of knowledge but to the development of the inner self. Maria Montessori recognized that children have natural tendencies and sensitive periods that guide their activity in positive ways. By finding

purpose in their activity, interest is heightened and discovery, embracing the

therefore concentration strengthened. The child is then on the path to wonder that comes with it.

Middle Level

Principal: Adolfo Garza

Dean of Student Services: Mary Sierra-Lopez

Administrative Assistant: Crissie Suarez

Middle Level grades 6 through 8

Current Enrollment: 232

Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)

Master’s Degrees held by 59% of faculty

After School Care provided from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Phone: (361)883-0857, ext. 113

Email: iwaccml@iwacc.org

Excelling in Academics • College preparatory curriculum including inter-disciplinary approach which emphasizes the relationship among subject areas • Core curriculum classes: history, math, language arts, religious studies, science, Spanish, and wellness (physical education and health) • Eighth grade students eligible to earn high school credits for Algebra I, Communication Applications, and IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry), and Spanish I • Qualifying eighth grade students eligible to earn high school Pre AP Algebra I and/or Geometry, and Pre AP Geometry credits • Qualifying seventh grade students eligible to earn Algebra I credit • Electives: art, athletics, band, wellness, choir, computer skills, ecology, public speaking, social/study/test taking skills, theatre arts, writing workshop, and cardio • Tutoring provided in each subject on a weekly basis or as needed • Average Class Size 17

Encouraging Distinction

•State finishes in the Private School Interscholastic Association •State Qualifiers in the Regional History Fair •Top finishes at Diocesan Science Fair •Regional TAPPS Music Band Sweepstakes •Inducted 20% of seventh graders into National Junior Honor Society •Regional TAPPS Music Band Sweepstakes •First place in Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Oceanography Bowl Challenge •Second place sweepstakes in Alamo District Counsel of Mathematics

Charting A Course Toward

College Achievement

18 Duke University Scholars 6 State Recognition Grand 1 National Recognition In 2010-2011: seventh graders honored as

Duke University Scholars received Duke University Scholar received

High School

Principal: Jose Torres Director of Counseling & Guidance: Mitzi Witt Athletic Director: Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia Registrar: Sandra Treviño High school grades 9 through12 Current Enrollment: 320 Accreditation: Texas Catholic Conference & Education Department and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Member: Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Faculty: 34 Master’s Degrees held by 55% of faculty Phone: (361)883-0857, ext. 112 Email iwaccsl@iwacc.org

Ranked #1 Catholic 4-A High School in Texas Average Class Size 16

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FEATURES OF CURRICULUM

CLASS OF 2012: Recommended Advanced*** Theology 4.0 4.0 English 4.0 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 4.0 Science* 4.0 4.0 U.S. History 1.0 1.0 W. Geography/ World History 2.0 2.0 U.S. Government 0.5 0.5 Economics 0.5 0.5 Language other than English** 3.0 3.0 Physical Ed. and/or Athletics 1.0 1.0 Health/Advanced Health 1.0 1.0 Computer 1.0 1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 1.0 Speech 0.5 0.5 Other Electives 2.5 2.5 Total Credits 30.0 30.0

Dual Credit (In affiliation with Del Mar College): American Government (2301) College Algebra I (1314) English IV (1301 & 1302) Music Appreciation (1306) Plane Trigonometry (1316) Principles of Macroeconomics (2301) U.S. History to 1865 (1301) U.S. History since 1865 (1302) Advanced Placement: Biology II Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry II Economics English III-IV Government

Plan A: Biology, Integrated Physics & Chemistry, and Chemistry I or Physics

Physics B Spanish IV Studio Art 2-D Studio Art 3-D U.S. History World History

Pre-Advanced Placement: Algebra II Biology I Chemistry I Computer Science English I, II French II, III, IV

Plan B: Biology, Chemistry I, and Physics and one additional science ** Must be the same language *** Requires a minimun combination of fifteen pre-advanced placement, dual-credit, and/or advanced placement credits and a GPA of 90 or above

Geometry Physics Pre-Calculus Spanish II, III Studio Art World Geography

• All above listed academic courses are weighted and valid through the 2011-12 academic school year

GRADING SYSTEM A = B =

100-97 92-89

A- = B- =

96-93 88-85

C = D =

84-80 76-73

C- = 79-77 D- = 72-70

Any grade below 70 (failing)

2011 Information

Composite Scores IWA State National

SAT 1118 981 1011 ACT 25.3 20.8 21.1 Currently ranked 3rd in the state among private schools by the Texas Association of Private and Parchioal (TAPPS) 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007 TAPPS State Academic Champions 2009 TAPPS State Academic Runner-up 6 National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholars 4 National Hispanic Scholars

Athletics

High School Baseball Soccer Basketball Swimming & Diving Cheerleading Tennis Cross Country Track & Field Golf Volleyball

Middle Level

Baseball Softball Basketball Swimming Beach to Bay Marathon Tennis Cross Country Track & Field Golf Volleyball Soccer

Elementary Level Baseball Basketball Fall Soccer

STATE CHAMPIONS

Fall Baseball Track Volleyball

TAPPS 2011Girls Cross Country, Boys & Girls Golf

Clubs & Activities

High School

Art Club Book Club Drama Club French Club Mission Team Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Operation GI (Get Involved) Photography Club Science Club Spanish National Honor Society Spirit Club Student Council TRI-M (Modern Music Masters)

Middle Level

Elementary Level

Creative Writing Club Ecology Club Entrepreneur Club Geography Club JETS (Junior Engineering Society) Club Junior Optomist Club Mathcounts National Junior Honor Society Oceanography Club Quilting Club Student Council

Girl Scouts of America Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts of America Chess Club Spelling Bee Student Council

Living Our Faith

nspired by the charism of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed

Sacrament, Incarnate Word Academy seeks to evangelize by proclaiming the Good News as revealed in the mystery of the Incarnation. In this ministry of Catholic education, our service is directed “toward bringing about a Christian wholeness in each person and a Christian unity among all.” (Constitutions, #81)

Reinforcing Religious Values • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Daily classroom prayer Weekly Mass Campus-wide Mass Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation Stations of the Cross during Lent Advent wreath and prayer Rosary prayed especially during October and May May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary Grade Level Retreats Elementary Catechesis of the Good Shephard Program High School Mission Program Altar Servers Music Ministry Parish Ministry Christian Service Opportunities Solidarity Collections and Almsgiving Eucharistic Adoration Vocation Awareness

Praised Be the Incarnate Word. Now and Forevermore!

Amen.

Mission Statement 

Inspired by the charism and traditions of

the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament

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guided by the Catholic philosophy of education,

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based on faith in God and the love of all persons,

facilitates a Christian wholeness in each person and a Christian unity among all, creates a Catholic faith community, and provides a quality education for its students.

2920 South Alameda · Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · (361) 883-0857