Middle Level

• College preparatory curriculum, including interdisciplinary approaches to emphasize the relationship among subject areas
• Core curriculum classes: English language arts, math, history, science, religious studies, wellness (physical education and health), communication applications (speech)
• Qualifying 7th grade students are eligible to earn high school credits in Algebra I and Integrated Physics, and Chemistry (IPC)
• Qualifying 8th grade students are eligible to earn high school credits in Pre-AP Geometry, Pre-AP Biology, Algebra I, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Communication Applications (speech), and Spanish I
• Elective Courses: computer/technology, keyboarding, music, art, and theatre arts
• Achieve3,000 Literacy
• Accessibility to SMART Interactive Displays, computers, digital imaging cameras, microscopes, award-winning Dot and Dash robots in math and science, robotics, 3D printer, and integrated technology
• Participation in the IWA campus-wide S.T.E.M. festival, Middle Level Spelling Bee, Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) Competition, and other academic competitions
• Noted guest speaker presentations throughout the year
• Tutoring provided weekly in each core subject
• Average class size: 16

• Daily public address morning prayer, grace before meals, and The Angelus after lunch
• Daily prayer to begin each class
• Weekly Mass
• Altar servers
• Music ministry
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program throughout the academic year
• Special, select morning prayers for the liturgical seasons of Advent, Lent, and Easter
• Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
• Stations of the Cross during Lent
• Advent wreath and Advent activities
• May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Integration of monthly Gospel values in the curriculum
• Recitation of the rosary, especially during the months of October and May
• Grade level retreats

• Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)
• Certified teachers
• 50 percent of the Middle Level faculty holds a Master's Degree
• State qualifiers in Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) academic competition
• First Lego League district qualifiers
• National placement and recognition at National Amazing Shake Competition
• Seventh grade students honored as Duke University Scholars by scoring above the 95^th percentile in select sub-tests on the Iowa Assessments
• State qualifiers in the Regional History Fair
• State recognition for SAT/ACT scores of seventh grade students
• Seventh grade students received state recognition for their SAT/ACT scores
• National Junior Honor Society
• Academy-wide S.T.E.M. Festival
• “House” system encourages students and faculty members to compete against other houses in the areas of academics, athletics, school spirit, and community service 
• “House” system develops leadership and mentoring skills as well as team-building and rapport across grade levels

Each student contributes up to 12 hours of volunteer service per year. Volunteer service may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Adopt-a-family at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drives for various charitable organizations
• Contribute to charitable organizations, including The Ark, the Mother Teresa Shelter, Dorothy Day House, Corpus Christi Hope House, and Good Samaritan
• Monetary donations to community service and outreach programs
• Holiday visits to local nursing homes
• Christmas gift sponsorship of families through the Angel Tree Ministry program
• Triumph Over Kids Cancer (TOKC)
• Kids Supporting Kids (KSK)
• Angel Buddies
• Water Project for rhinos in South Africa

• Founded in 1871
• Under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
• Co-educational
• Grades 6 through 8

8:00 a.m. - 3:42 p.m.

After-school care is provided from 4:00-5:30 pm. Please see the Middle Level Student Handbook for more information.