Secondary Level

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Eight students recognized in the following categories as Caller-Times South Texas Distinguished Scholars:
  
  

  Achiever Career & Technology Communications General Academics

  Performing & Fine Arts Science Service & Leadership Spirit

• 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

Promoting Integrating Faith Development with High Academic Standards

• Student/Teacher ratio: 17:1
• 1 National Merit Finalist
• 3 National Commended Scholars
• 6 National Hispanic Scholars
• 6 2003-2004 Jeanne De Matel Laureate Diploma recipients
• Average IWA SAT Scores: 1075
  Average IWA ACT Scores: 22.9
  (100% of seniors tested)

• 2003-2004 graduates received totaling $2,798,095 in scholarship offers.
• 100% of graduating seniors were accepted at colleges and universities including:

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

Financial Information

• Tuition for 2005-2006: $6,000
• Registration fee: $550
• Subsidy for Secondary level: $100

The family parish pays the subsidy if the parish agrees to subsidize active, registered, contributing members of their parish. If the parish does not pay the subsidy it will be the responsibility of the family to pay the subsidy at the time the registration fee is paid.

Tuition can be paid annually, semi-annually, or monthly. Tuition assistance is available for students who demonstrate financial need.

NEW FAMILY RATE:

First Student full tuition
2nd Student $100 annual reduction in tuition
3rd Student $150 annual reduction in tuition
4th Students $200 annual reduction in tuition

IWA President's Award

A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to new students entering 6 th , 7 th , and 9 th grades who have achieved a 90 or above first semester average and who can demonstrate evidence of Christian service and leadership to school, parish and /or community. (Renewable)