Incarnate Word Academy - Overview Book 2014

Catholic Education & Community Since 1871

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INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY

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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 Education & Community Since 1871 ADMISSION CRITERIA  Open to individuals of any race, national/ethnic origin, gender or religion  Interview by the Principal with new parents and students  Required registration materials including report cards, immunization records, and standardized test results  A certified birth certificate and/or baptismal certificate

TUITION ASSISTANCE Financial aid is available to families based upon need. Through generous community members, we are able to provide tuition assistance to approximately 32% of students, totaling over $775,000, average awarded is $2,800. For more information, please contact Debbie Diegel, Accounts Manager, at 883-0857, ext. 174 or diegeld@iwacc.org.

PARISH/CHURCH TUITION CREDIT Families may receive a Parish/Church Tuition Credit of up to $100 per student if the family is an active, registered, contributing member of their parish/church. The family will need to submit the Parish/Church Tuition Credit completed and signed by the parish pastor. The amount awarded will be applied as a tuition credit at the start of the year, having the balance of the tuition due divided over the 10 months of tuition payments.

Parish/Church Tuition Credit is not applicable to Elementary Level-Traditional or Montessori students.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNTS If two or more students from an immediate family are enrolled, the family may be eligible for a family rate discount on the annual tuition.  First Student – Full Tuition  Second Student – $100 annual reduction in tuition

Third Student – $300 annual reduction in tuition  Four or more students – $500 annual reduction in tuition

NEW STUDENT APPLICATION FEE There is a $25 non-refundable application fee per new student. The fee is due at the time of application.

ENROLLMENT FEE This is a non-refundable fee due at the time of enrollment for each student.  All Levels – $550

2014-2015 TUITION INFORMATION  Elementary Level – Montessori Preschool: Half Day (Age 3 years) $5,450  Elementary Level – Traditional and Montessori (Age 4 and 5 years) $5,800  Elementary Level – Traditional and Montessori (Grades 1-5) $7,700  Middle Level – (Grades 6-8) $8,000  High School Level – (Grades 9-12) $8,600

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DID YOU KNOW?  IWA is the #1 Catholic High School in the State of Texas (TAPPS 4A Division) in Academics, Athletics, and Fine Arts.  At IWA, we are excellent stewards of our treasures. It actually costs less to educate an IWA student than it does a public school student.  The tuition charged by IWA covers approximately 87% of the cost to educate our students.  Because of generous community members, we are able to provide tuition assistance to approximately 32% on needbased financial assistance totaling over $775k, average award is $2,800.  IWA has a consistent 100% high school graduation rate.  100% of IWA graduates are accepted into colleges and universities.  IWA students exceed the top 10% rule of entry into colleges such as Texas A&M (Class of 2013, 31% acceptance), University of Texas (Class of 2013, 11% acceptance) and Baylor (Class of 2013, 23% acceptance).  The graduating class of 2013 (63 students) was awarded $5.7 million in scholarships.  Our athletes consistently excel in the sport of their choice. Many of our students are State champions, and attend college on sports scholarships.  Approximately 15,000 hours of community service is performed annually by IWA Middle Level and High School Level students.  2,500 IWA graduates live, work, and make a difference in our community, country, and nation.  100% of classrooms are fully equipped with mounted projectors and interactive SMART Boards, with many classrooms having digital cameras. The ratio of students to student computers is 3 to 1 and 100% of teachers have one or more computers located in the classroom.

In addition, there are 5 computer labs totaling 123 computers and 1 laptop mobile lab campus-wide.  IWA provides a secure campus-wide wireless network providing Internet accessibility for faculty and students.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL

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ELEMENTARY LEVEL – TRADITIONAL The Incarnate Word Academy Elementary Level -Traditonal program includes a spiraling curriculum, which prepares the child for the increasing rigor of academic challenge for the next grade level. Students acquire skills, strategies, and enriched academics, while strengthening their core faith values. Beginning from kindergarten, our youngest students are engaged in a phonics-rich environment and are ready readers as they move to the next level. Our fifth graders graduate with a love and lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Founded in 1871 Grades: Age 4 through 5th Grade Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department) Current Enrollment: 284 (Traditonal: 151, Montessori: 133) Faculty: 23 Master’s Degrees held by 38% of faculty Principal: Rosario Davila Guidance Counselor: Dianne Raska Athletic Director: Reynaldo Garcia After school care provided from Noon to 6:00 p.m. by the YMCA Elementary Level - Traditional Office: (361) 883-0857, ext. 115 Email: iwaccel@iwacc.org

ELEMENTARY LEVEL – MONTESSORI Montessori students learn by doing, engaging with specially designed materials that teach one concept or skill at a time, working towards mastery. Every classroom is prepared with a three year span of curriculum, allowing children to progress at their own pace and enable across age collaboration and learning. The curriculum is highly interrelated and students build and expand on materials and concepts already mastered. From three years to fifth grade, children learn to choose their own work and complete a work cycle. By exercising the freedom to make good choices from such a young age, a Montessori student develops independence, creative thinking, joy of achievement, and qualities in which every future challenge can be successfully met.

Founded in 1965 Grades: Age 3 through 5th Grade Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department) Montessori Faculty holds MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Credentials Current Enrollment: 284 (Montessori: 133, Traditonal: 151) Faculty: 18 Master’s Degrees held by 28% of faculty Director: Blanca Cummins Guidance Counselor: Dianne Raska Athletic Director: Reynaldo Garcia After school care provided from Noon to 6:00 p.m. by the YMCA Elementary Level - Montessori Office: (361) 653-2500, ext. 110 Email: iwaccelm@iwacc.org

EXCELLING IN ACADEMICS  Two programs of instruction: Montessori and Traditional  Enrichment instructors in the areas of art, music, technology, choir, and chess  Subject areas include: art, English, health, language arts, math, music, phonics, physical education, reading, religion, science, social studies, Spanish, and technology  Accelerated Reading in grades 1 to 5  An attractive, fully-equipped library media resource center with 31 computers, access to academic databases, online encyclopedias, and nearly 16,886 library books  Use of SMART Boards, computers, digital imaging cameras, and microscopes integrating technology within the curriculum  Participation in the Diocesan Science Fair, the Regional Spelling Bee, and other academic competitions  An array of stimulating learning materials fostering creative thinking and progress  Attractive, well-equipped, and well-maintained playground  Noted guest speaker presentations given throughout the year  Every class consists of a teacher and a teacher aide — average class size is 20

FOSTERING COMMUNITY SERVICE IWA teaches students generosity, tolerance, service to the community, and respect for all.

MIDDLE LEVEL

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Founded in 1871 Grades: 6 through 8 Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department) Current Enrollment: 208 Faculty: 24 Master’s Degrees held by 37% of faculty Principal: Adolfo Garza Dean of Student Services: Mary Sierra-Lopez After school care provided from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Middle Level Office: (361) 883-0857, ext. 113 Email: iwaccml@iwacc.org

STATE FINISHES IN THE PRIVATE SCHOOL INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION MEET

Average Class Size 18

Why should you choose Incarnate Word Academy?

EXCELLING IN ACADEMICS 

College preparatory curriculum including an interdisciplinary 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), or athletics 

Eighth grade students eligible to earn high school credits for Algebra I, IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry), and Spanish I 

Qualifying eighth grade students eligible to earn high school credits for Pre-AP Algebra I and/or Geometry, and Pre-AP Geometry 

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 life skills/career investigation 

Tutoring provided in each subject on a weekly basis or as needed

ENCOURAGING DISTINCTION 

State finishes in the Private School Interscholastic Association Meet (PSIA) 

State Qualifiers in the Regional History Fair 

Top finishes at Diocesan Science Fair 

Regional Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Music Band Sweepstakes 

Inducted 27% of seventh graders into National Junior Honor Society

Charting a Course Toward

College Achievement In 2012-2013:

37 seventh graders honored as

Duke University Scholars 7 Duke University Scholars received State Recognition Results for 2013-2014 will be available February 2014

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

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Founded 1871 Grades: 9 through 12 Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Member: Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Current Enrollment: 318 Faculty: 34 Master’s Degrees held by 56% of faculty Principal: Jose Torres Assistant Principal: Darla Montaño Guidence Counselors: Sherilyn Calhoun and Mitzi Witt Athletic Director: Reynaldo Garcia High School Level Office: (361) 883-0857, ext. 112 Email: iwacchsl@iwacc.org

Average Class Size 16

INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY RANKED #1 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN TEXAS - TAPPS 4A DIVISION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FEATURES OF CURRICULUM

CLASS OF 2014:

Dual Enrollment: (In affiliation with Texas A&M–Kingsville)

Religious Studies English Mathematics* Science**

Social Studies Economics Language other than English*** Physical Ed. and/or Athletics Health/Advanced Health Technology Application Fine Arts Communication Applications Other Electives Total Credits

Recommended 4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0 3.5

0.5

3.0

1.0 1.0 1.0

1.0 0.5 2.5 30.0

Advanced****

4.0 4.0

4.0

4.0 3.5

0.5 3.0 1.0

1.0 1.0

1.0 0.5 2.5 30.0

* Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus ** Biology, Chemistry I, Physics, and one additional science *** Must be the same language **** Requires a minimun combination of 15 pre-advanced placement, dual-credit, and/or advanced placement credits and a GPA of 90 or above • All Pre-Advanced, Advanced, and Dual Enrollment academic courses are weighted and valid through the 2013-2014 academic school year.

2013 Information

Composite Scores

SAT ACT

IWA

State

1091 977 23.4 20.8

National

1014 21.1

 Currently ranked 3rd in the state among private schools by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)  2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007 TAPPS State Academic Champions  2013, 2009 TAPPS State Academic Runner-up  National Merit Program Scholarship Program: One National Merit Finalist, Seven Commended Scholars, One National Achievement Outstanding Participant, Three National Hispanic Scholars

American Government College Algebra I English IV Plane Trigonometry

Principles of Macroeconomics U.S. History to 1865 U.S. History since 1865

Advanced Placement: Biology II Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry II Computer Science

English III-IV French IV Government Physics B Studio Art IV

U.S. History World History

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

Geometry Physics Computer Pre-Calculus Science Spanish II, III

Studio Art II-IV World Geography World History

C = 84 - 80 C- = 79 - 77 D = 76 - 73 D- = 72 - 70

F = Any grade below 70 (failing)

GRADING SYSTEM A = 100 - 97 A- = 96 - 93 B = 92 - 89 B- = 88 - 85

ATHLETICS

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High School Level

Middle Level

Elementary Level

 Baseball  Basketball  Cheerleading  Cross-Country  Golf  Soccer  Softball  Swimming & Diving  Tennis  Track & Field  Volleyball

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

 Basketball  Cross-Country/Running Club  Baseball  Soccer  Track  Volleyball

Athletic Director: Reynaldo Garcia, (361) 883-0857, ext. 166, garciar@iwacc.org

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

MIDDLE LEVEL

 Art Club  Art Club  Crew II  Chess Club  Debate  Creative Writing Club  Environmental Club  Ecology Club  French Club  Entrepreneur Club  Manga Club  Geography Club  Mission Team  Horticulture Club  Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics)  JETS (Junior Engineering Technical  National Honor Society Society) Club  Photography Club  Junior Optimist Club  Spanish Honor Society  Mathcounts  Spirit Club  National Junior Honor Society  Student Council  Oceanography Club  Tri-M (Modern Music Masters)  Quilting Club  Student Council

ELEMENTARY LEVEL  Chess Club  Dance Troupe  Friends of Jesus  Girl Scouts of America  Marian Club  Science Discovery  Spanish Club  Spelling Bee  Student Council

LIVING OUR FAITH

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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 SACRAMENTAL  Daily classroom prayer  Weekly Mass  Campus-wide Mass  Music Ministry

 Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation  Altar Servers

PRAYER & WORSHIP

SERVICE/STEWARDSHIP

 Stations of the Cross during Lent  Advent wreath and prayer  Pray the Angelus  Rosary prayed especially during October and May  May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Grade Level Retreats  Elementary Catechesis of the Good Shephard Program  Eucharistic Adoration

 High School Mission Program  Parish Ministry  Christian Service Opportunities  Solidarity Collections and Almsgiving  Vocation Awareness

Praised Be the Incarnate Word. Now and Forevermore! Amen.

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OUR VISION To Become an Image of Christ Within Our Community. To extend the legacy of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, as leaders, partners, and advocates for our students and the adults who serve them; and to provide a community where all may grow in Christian wholeness and bear witness to the presence and love of Christ among us.

OUR MISSION To Reflect Jesus the Teacher. We form students in a loving and challenging environment where the individual gifts of every student are recognized, celebrated, and developed as a reflection of Christ.

OUR CORE VALUES  Faith: Belief in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, and His message of love for the world  Dignity: Respect for the worth of every person and for life in all its forms, with special concern for the poor  Compassion: Love, concern, and understanding in service of life-long learning  Integrity: Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships  Dedication: The pursuit of high standards of performance among teachers, students, and the school community  Gratitude: Acceptance, nurturing, and celebration of individual gifts and talents  Service: Recognition of God’s blessings and commitment to sharing them with others in school, family, Church, and community