High School

• 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

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