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High School
Continuing the Tradition
- Founded in 1871
- Under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
- Co-educational
- Enrollment of 298 students, grades 9-12
- 3,700 active alumni
Reinforcing Religious Values
- Daily classroom prayer
- Weekly Mass
- Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
- Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Rosary during October
- Class retreats
- Mission program
Excelling in Academics
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Graduation Plans: Standard Plan – Minimum 26 credits, Recommended – Minimum 28 credits, Advanced – Minimum 28 credits, Jeanne De Matel Laureate Diploma– Minimum 28 credits
- Pre-AP Courses: English I-II, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology I, Chemistry I, World Geography, Spanish II-III, French II-III
- AP (Advanced Placement) Courses: English III-IV, Calculus, Government, Economics, U.S. History, Computer Science, Chemistry II, Biology II, Physics, French IV, Spanish IV
- Dual Credit Courses: English IV (1301 & 1302)
- Student/Teacher Ratio of 17:1
Encouraging Distinction
- Fifty-eight percent of the secondary level faculty holds a Master’s Degree
- Ten seniors selected for the National Merit Scholarship Program:
1 National Merit Finalist
3 National Commended Scholars
6 National Commended Scholars
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- Eight students recognized in the following categories as Caller-Times South Texas Distinguished Scholars:
- Achiever
- Career & Technology
- Communications
- General Academics
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- Performing & Fine Arts
- Science
- Service & Leadership
- Spirit
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- TAPPS Academic Team placed fourth in State Competition
- Two students named Flint Hills Resources Outstanding Scholar Athlete of the Month
- Two Juniors awarded the 2005 Rotary Youth Leadership Award
- National Ocean Science Bowl team qualified for Nationals and finished 4 th in the United States in 2004
- Approximately $2,800,000 in scholarships awarded to seniors in 2003-2004
Supporting Extracurriculars
Students can participate in over 16 organizations, including:
- Art Club
- Ocean Sciences Team
- Asian Cultures Club
- Octagon Club
- Film Society Club
- Science Club
- French Club
- Spanish Club
- Health Careers Club
- Spirit Club
- Latin Club
- Student Council
- Mission Team
- Tri-M (Modern Music Masters)
- Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics)
- National Honor Society (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character)
Competing in Athletics
Students can compete in many sports. Universities statewide actively scout our programs.
- Baseball
- Softball
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Track & Field
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Soccer
Fostering Community Service
Students are required to contribute 24 hours of volunteer service per year. Often, what begins, as a requirement becomes a personal commitment. Many students do much more than the required six hours each quarter. Among such services are the following:
Church Service:
- Altar servers
- Choir members
- Eucharistic ministers
- Lectors
- Teacher assistants in CCD programs
- Volunteers at Vacation Bible School
Service to the Community:
- Feeding the homeless on weekends
- Participating in Beach Clean-up Project
- Volunteering at Driscoll Children’s Hospital
- Working at the Mother Theresa Shelter
- Working with Community Blood Bank
Service to the Elderly:
- Visiting nursing homes, reading and writing letters for the elderly
- Volunteering as grocery assistant
- Volunteering to cut grass and lawn care
Campus Volunteer Service:
- Baby-sitting for parents attending school events
- Tutoring peers and elementary school children
- Working at IWA events held on nights/weekends
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 with new parents and student by the principal
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