Thank you for your interest in Incarnate Word Academy. As a provider of private Catholic education since 1871, we are excited to share our academic programs and campus culture. If you are ready for a challenging learning environment and a life-giving experience that offers the opportunity to explore your potential and be your best self, then you are ready for Incarnate Word Academy. A fundamental principal of Incarnate Word Academy is educating the whole child. We integrate faith development with a rigorous academic curriculum. As a college preparatory school, our students have access to the latest educational technologies and are taught by instructors who are leaders in their respective academic fields. Additionally, Incarnate Word Academy provides an atmosphere where young people are encouraged develop and grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
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Catholic Faith & Community Since 1871
Excelling in Academics• Enrichmentteachersintheareasofart,music,Spanish,technology,andswimming• Awell-roundedcurriculumincludingart,English,health,languagearts,math,music,phonics,physicaleducation,reading,religion,science,socialstudies, Spanish, Choir, and technology• AcceleratedReadingingrades1through5• Anattractive,fully-equippedlibrarymediaresourcecenterwith31computerswithaccesstoacademicdatabasesandonlineencyclopediasand15,909librarybooks• UseofcomputersandSmartboardsineveryclassroomintegratingtechnologywithinthecurriculum• ParticipationintheDiocesanScienceFair,RegionalSpellingBee,andotheracademiccompetitions• Arrayofstimulatinglearningmaterialsfosteringcreativethinkinganddevelopment• Attractive,well-equippedplayground• Attendancebystudentsoftwocommunityconcertsyearly• PerformancebyHampsteadPlayersyearly• Ateacherandateacheraideineveryclassroom• Averageclasssize17
Encouraging DistinctionAs a leading college preparatory school in South Texas, Incarnate Word Academy begins preparing primary students for rigorous academic performance.
Excelling in Academics•Collegepreparatorycurriculumincludinginter-disciplinaryapproachwhichemphasizestherelationshipamongsubjectareas•Corecurriculumclasses:history,math,languagearts,religiousstudies,science,Spanish,andwellness(physicaleducationandhealth)•EighthgradestudentseligibletoearnhighschoolcreditsforAlgebraI,CommunicationApplications,andIPC(IntegratedPhysicsandChemistry), and Spanish I•QualifyingeighthgradestudentseligibletoearnhighschoolPreAPAlgebraIand/orGeometry,andPreAPGeometrycredits•QualifyingseventhgradestudentseligibletoearnAlgebraIcredit •Electives:art,athletics,band,wellness,choir,computerskills,ecology,publicspeaking,social/study/testtakingskills,theatrearts,writingworkshop,andcardio•Tutoringprovidedineachsubjectonaweeklybasisorasneeded•AverageClassSize17
18 seventh graders honored as Duke University Scholars
6 Duke University Scholars received State Recognition
1 Duke University Scholar received Grand National Recognition
In2010-2011:
High SchoolPrincipal:JoseTorresDirectorofCounseling&Guidance:MitziWittAthleticDirector:Reynaldo“Gator”GarciaRegistrar:SandraTreviñoHighschoolgrades9through12 CurrentEnrollment:320Accreditation:TexasCatholicConference&EducationDepartmentandSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools Member:TexasAssociationofPrivate&ParochialSchoolsFaculty:34Master’sDegreesheldby55%offacultyPhone:(361)883-0857,[email protected]
GeometryPhysicsPre-CalculusSpanish II, IIIStudio ArtWorldGeography
2011 Information Composite Scores IWA State National
SAT 1118981 1011 ACT25.3 20.821.1Currentlyranked3rdinthestateamongprivateschoolsbytheTexasAssociationofPrivateandParchioal(TAPPS)2011,2010,2008,2007TAPPSStateAcademicChampions2009TAPPSStateAcademicRunner-up6NationalMeritScholarshipCommendedScholars4NationalHispanicScholars
Middle Level Creative Writing Club EcologyClub EntrepreneurClub GeographyClub JETS(JuniorEngineeringSociety)Club JuniorOptomistClub Mathcounts NationalJuniorHonorSociety OceanographyClub QuiltingClub Student Council
Elementary LevelGirlScoutsofAmericaCubScouts&BoyScoutsofAmericaChess ClubSpelling BeeStudent Council
Clubs & Activities High School Art Club BookClub DramaClub French Club MissionTeam MuAlphaTheta NationalHonorSociety OperationGI(GetInvolved) PhotographyClub Science Club SpanishNationalHonorSociety Spirit Club Student Council TRI-M(ModernMusicMasters)