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Middle Level
Continuing the Tradition
- Founded in 1871
- Under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
- Co-educational
- Enrollment of nearly 300 students, grades 6-8
Reinforcing Religious Values
- Daily classroom prayer
- Weekly Mass
- Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation each quarter and during Advent and Lent
- Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Rosary during October
- Retreats
Excelling in Academics
- Full curriculum including inter-disciplinary approach which emphasizes the relationship among subject areas
- Qualifying 8 th grade students eligible to earn high school Pre-A.P. Algebra I and Pre-A.P. Geometry credits
- Qualifying 7 th grade students eligible to earn Algebra I credit
- Qualifying 8 th grade students eligible to earn high school Pre-AP Algerbra I, and Pre-AP credit
- Core curriculum classes: Religious Studies, Math, Science, History, Related Arts, Wellness (Physical Education and Health), and Spanish
- Electives: Computer Skills, Mediation, Choir, Art, Ecology, Public Speaking, Theatre Arts, Band, Test Taking and Study Skills, Athletics, Cardio/Nutrition and Study and Etiquette Skills
- A variety of learning experiences planned, guided and directed by a team of teachers
- Average class size: 18
Supporting Extracurriculars
Clubs:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Entrepreneur Club
- Geography Club
- Horticulture Club
- J.E.T.S. (Junior Engineering Technical Society)
- Junior Optimist Club
- National Honor Society
- Quilting Club
- Student Council
Competing in Athletics
- Baseball Fall City League
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
Fostering Community Service
Students are required to contribute 12 hours of volunteer service per year. Among such services are the following:
- Adopting families at Christmas
- Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive for Catholic Social Services
- Collecting Toys For Tots
- Working at the Children's Booth at Harbor Lights
- Monetary donations made to Hope House and PeeWee's Animal Shelter
- Book and video drive for Driscoll Children's Hospital
- Holiday Band & Choir performances at local nursing homes
- Beach Clean-up Project
Encouraging Distinction
- Accredited by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)
- Certified teachers
- Fifty-two percent of the middle level faculty holds a Master's Degree
- P.S.I.A. (Parochial Schools Interscholastic Association) participation in San Antonio resulted in eligibility of 10 students competing at the state level
- Two middle level students placed at the state level competition in P.S.I.A.
- Fifty-four 7th graders honored as Duke University Scholars by scoring above the 95 th percentile in selected sub-tests of the Metropolitan Achievement Test
- Nine 7th grade Duke University Scholars honored for state recognition for their SAT/ACT scores (2008 - 2009)
- History Fair winners consistently compete and place at both Regional and State levels
- MATHCOUNTS placed second at the Coastal Division Competition and competed at the State Competition
- First place winner at Coastal Bend Science Fair
Admission Criteria
- Open to individuals of any race, national/ethnic origin, or gender
- Required registration materials including report cards and objective test results
- Recommendations from previous school/teachers
- Interview by the principal with new parent(s) and student
Providing After School Care
After school care provided from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tuition/Financial Aid Information
Middle Level
2917 Austin Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-2498
(361) 883-0857, EXT. 113
FAX (361) 883-2185
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