 ACADEMICS
As a college preparatory school, Mercy High School recommends a strong academic program consisting of the following number of semesters:
- English (8)
- Religious Studies (7)
- Social Studies (6)
- Classical or modern Foreign language (6)
- Mathematics (6)
- Laboratory Science (6)
- Physical Education (2)
- Computer Technology (1)
- Fine Arts (1)
- Health (1)
- Speech (1)
- Completion of the Mercy Community Action Program (MCAP)
Mercy follows a semi-modular schedule, designed as an adaptation of a college semester schedule. Students can elect as many as seven classes per semester but may take no fewer than five.
Mercy students receive a foundation that promotes academic success in college. Mercy graduates:
- Maintain an average ACT Composite score of 23.5
- Sustain an average SAT Critical Reading score of 579, Mathematics score of 565, and Writing score of 593
TEST DATA 2007-2008
SAT: Critical Reading – 592, Math – 552, Writing - 593
ACT: Composite – 23.9 |
| EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Mercy Offers its students a wide variety of athletic teams, activities and clubs that cover a range or interests and abilities. Junior Varsity and Varsity levels of all sports are offered unless otherwise noted.
Athletics: Basketball (+Frosh), Cross Country (Varsity only), Field Hockey (+Frosh), Golf, Pom Pon (Varsity only), Skiing, Soccer, Softball (+Frosh), Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track (Varsity only), Volleyball (+Frosh).
Activities and Clubs: Diakonia, Earthwatch, Figure Skating, French Honor Society, Forensics Team, Human Relations Council, International Thespian Society, Junior Classical League, Lacrosse, Mercyaires, Mercy Mimes, Mercy Works, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Pastoral Team, Pep Band, Quiz Bowl, S.A.D.D., Science Club, Science Olympiad, Ski Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society. |
