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Elementary Level
Continuing the Tradition
- Founded in 1871
- Under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
- Co-educational
- Enrollment of over 300 students, three years of age to grade five
Reinforcing Religious Values
- Daily classroom prayer
- Weekly Mass
- Pray the Angelus and grace before meals daily
- Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
- Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Rosary during October
- Rosary during October
- Advent wreath and prayer during Advent
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program
Excelling in Academics
- Two methods of instruction: Montessori and Traditional
- Enrichment instructors in the areas of art, music, Spanish and technology
- 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
- Accelerated Math in grades 1 to 5
- Visually stimulating, fully-equipped library providing enrichment opportunities
- Use of computers in every classroom, integrating technology within the curriculum
- Participation in the Diocesan Science Fair and Regional Spelling Bee
- Participation in the Diocesan U.I.L. and other academic contests
- Array of stimulating learning materials fostering creative thinking and progress
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Attractive, well-equipped playground
- Students attend two community concerts each year
- Noted guest speaker presentations given throughout the year
- Hamstead Players perform once each year
- Every class consists of a teacher and a teacher aide—average class size is 25
Supporting Extracurriculars
Clubs and Organizations
- Brownie Girl Scouts
- Chess Club
- Cub Scouts
- Daisy Girl Scouts
- Junior Girl Scouts
- Spelling Bee
- Student Council
Competing in Athletics
- Basketball
- Track
- Volleyball
Providing After School Care
After school care provided on campus by the YMCA from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fostering Community Service
IWA teaches students generosity, tolerance, service to the community and repsect for all
- St. Jude Cancer Research Math-a-thon
- Gifts for mainenance personnel
- Gifts for needy families
- Thanksgiving food baskets for Catholic Charities
- Toys for students at a local public school
Encouraging Distinction
Fifty-seven percent of the middle level faculty holds a Master's Degree
As a leading college preporatory school in South Texas, IWA starts as elementary level in parparing for rigorous academic expectations.
- Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)
- Certified teachers
- Fify-five percent of faculty hold a Master's Degree
- Six top finalists in the National Veteran's Day poster and essay contest
- Nine consecutive years as 1st place winner of Daughers of the American Revolution city-wide essay contest
- Consecutive state winner of the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
- Consecutive 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas essay contest
Admission Criteria
- Open to individuals of any race, national/ethnic origin, or gender
- Interview by the principal and/or Monessori Coordinator with new parents and students
- Required registration materials including report cards, immunization records, and stanardized test results
- A certified birth certificate and/or baptismal certificate
- Recommendations from previous school teachers.
Elementary Level
450 Chamberlain
Corpus Christi , Texas 78404
(361) 883-0857 ext. 115
Fax (361) 881-9519
iwaccel@iwacc.org
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