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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 266 students, three years of age to grade five

Reinforcing Religious Values

  • Daily classroom prayer
  • Weekly Mass
  • Pray the Angels 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
  • 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, swimming, 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
  • An attractive, fully-equipped library media resource center with 31 computers, access to academic databases, online encyclopedias, and nearly 16,000 library books
  • Use of SMART Boards, computers, and digital imaging cameras and microscopes campuswide, integrating technology within the curriculum
  • Participation in the Diocesan and Regional 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
  • Students attend two community theater performances 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 17

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
  • Baseball
  • 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 respect for all

  • St. Jude Cancer Research Math-a-thon
  • Gifts for maintenance personnel
  • Gifts for needy families
  • Thanksgiving food baskets for Catholic Charities
  • Toys for students at a local public school

Encouraging Distinction

As a leading college preparatory school in South Texas, IWA starts as elementary level in preparing for rigorous academic expectations.

  • Accredited by TCCED (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)
  • Certified teachers
  • Thirty-one percent of faculty hold a Master's Degree
  • Top finalists in the National Veteran's Day Poster and Essay Contest
  • Nine consecutive years as 1st place winner of Daughters of the American Revolution city-wide essay contest
  • Consecutive state winner of the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
  • 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 Montessori Director 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
  • 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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