Academics
A Mount Mercy Academy education has long been synonymous with academic excellence.
For generations, our students have developed the skills to work hard and thrive under our rigorous college preparatory curriculum that includes honors, advanced placement and college-level courses.
While these high standards for academic excellence remain, our approach is widening as we have shifted to Project-Based Learning.
Research shows Project-Based Learning is a new and innovative teaching method where students gain knowledge and problem solving skills by working to investigate and respond to authentic, engaging, and complex questions and challenges.
Social Emotional
Learning
Our focus is to help to shape our students to become well-rounded individuals with the confidence and skills to overcome the many obstacles by giving them the tools to overcome these challenges.
We have structured our schedule to dedicate time within the school day to focus on social interactions with others by using a restorative approach that teaches effective communication skills and highlights the importance of expressing ourselves in a positive and productive manner.
Groups are facilitated in order to address concerns relevant to a variety of topics based on needs in order to create a school culture of kindness and compassion.
Explore Our Academies
Science & Healthcare Academy
Partnership with Catholic Health
Mount Mercy Academy offers a unique career internship program for students to experience different professions first hand. Students will have the opportunity to interact with professionals in the field of their choice as well as have exposure to many other careers.
Leadership Academy
Partnership with Catholic Health
The Mount Mercy Leadership Academy has achieved an impressive level of prestige based on the rigorous curriculum. Students from local 8th grade middle schools compete for acceptance into the academy based upon the recommendation of their middle school principal. Students who participate in the Leadership Academy complete service work, both in and out of school, that incorporates the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.
Visual Arts Academy
Advanced Placement Studio Art
The Visual Arts Academy provides students with a solid foundation in the arts through a sequence of academic courses, career exploration opportunities, and inspiring interactions with fellow students, faculty, and professional artists. This academy is suitable for beginners and intermediate artists, looking to deepen their skillset, understanding, and techniques.
Women in Social Sciences Academy
The Mount Mercy Women in the Social Sciences Academy provides a rigorous program for students whose interests lie in the Social Sciences. Students will complete challenging Social Science coursework and participate in various experiential learning opportunities as they explore career paths within the Social Sciences. Students earn one of several distinctions at graduation. These distinctions include Women in Law, Women in History, Women in Government, Women in Social Work, Women in Psychology, and Women in Criminal Justice.
Communications Academy
The Communications Academy is dedicated to creating high quality media that showcases events at Mount Mercy and in our community. Members of this academy will have an opportunity to report on school and community events, create short videos for social media, write articles for the school newspaper and website, and to attend field trips and workshops. The Academy will explore many aspects of communication from podcasts to poster art, from marketing to memes.
