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ThaT is The MOUNT Mercy acaDeMy All-Girl AdvAntAGe.
inspired, empowered & destined for success.
Mount Mercy Academy is committed to the character, learning and growth of every student. We seek to transform young women from bright-eyed adolescents into reflective and courageous young adults who pursue with vigor and optimism the opportunities that life offers.
academicsThe academic programs available at Mount Mercy Academy are second to none – the core curriculum, just the starting point. Challenging courses and classroom rigor are trademarks of our program as we strive to educate the whole student in accordance with our mission.
block schedulinGBlock scheduling simulates that of the college environment and prepares
students for the organizational and time management demands they
will face after high school. The schedule also provides a collaboration
period where teachers are available for one-on-one tutoring assistance
and clubs/organizations can meet during the school day.
the AcAdeMy of science & heAlthcAreMount Mercy’s Academy of Science and Healthcare is a unique career
internship program for students to gain first-hand knowledge of many
different careers. MMA has teamed up with Mercy Hospital to create
a vibrant learning experience for our students.
Ap coursesMMA currently offers 10 Advanced Placement courses for
potential college credit. Academically qualified students
may register for the AP program in a variety of different
subjects. College credit is awarded through criteria specific
to each college/university. {Our aP courses are listed to the right in blue.}
Artstudio in art
Drawing and Painting advanced Drawing and Painting
art historyDigital Photography
Portfolio Preparationadvanced Digital Media
aP studio in art3D Design/ceramics3D Design/sculpture
cAreer & coMputer developMent
career seminar i & iiOffice Computations
Desktop applications and DesignPersonal Finance
Business & Personal LawQuantitative Business Math
Marketing & advertisingFoundations in study skills &
Technology (FisT)
enGlishenglish i, ii, iii, iV
english honors i, iiaP english Language & composition
aP Literature & compositionModern creative expression
Themed LiteratureFilm Literacy
investigating Pop culture
lAnGuAGe other thAn enGlish
French i,ii, iii, iV, VLatin i, ii, iii, iV
Latin root Wordsspanish i, ii, iii, iV, V
introductory Mandarin chinese
MAtheMAticsregents integrated algebra
regents Geometrycore algebra ii/Trigonometry
a2T recap/college Mathalgebra ii/Trigonometry
Pre calculusstatistics
aP calculus aBaP statistics
Forensic Math
courses
We also have articulation agreements with: Trocaire College, Bryant & Stratton
College, Erie Community College, Hilbert College & Niagara University.
Musicchours i, ii, iii, iVhandbell choiradvanced handbell choir i, ii, iii Music Theoryintroduction to Piano/KeyboardPure Magic show choir
physicAl educAtionPhysical educationhealth
scienceLiving environmentLiving environment honorsearth sciencechemistryPractical chemistryPhysicsconceptual PhysicsaP Biologycollege chemistryhuman anatomy & Physiologyhuman BiologyPrinciples of sports Medicineintroduction to Forensic scienceMedical Terminology
sociAl studiesGlobal history & Geography i & iiGlobal history & Geography i honorsaP World historyhistory & GovernmentaP United states historyParticipation in Governmenteconomicsintroduction to sociologyintroduction to PsychologyaP PsychologyaP european historyamerican Women’s studieshumanitiesJazz & the african american experience
theoloGyTheology i, ii, ii, iV
courses offered
the artsAt MMA, the Arts are an essential part of the curriculum, incorporating an opportunity for creative expression through music, drama, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, computer graphics and design.
The St. Catherine Art Gallery is a place where students
and Alumnae display their works of art. Mercy hosts many
art shows throughout the school year.
for the Artist: Mercy students can study drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, art history, digital photography and media, as well as preparation of their portfolio for college.
for the MusiciAns: Mercy students can study music theory and learn piano. They can participate in the Pure Magic show choir, handbell choir, chorus and/or Women’s choir. Many of our musicians participate in school musicals in partnership with Bishop Timon-st. Jude high school.
leadershipMMA’s Leadership Academy is committed to helping each student tap into her potential to be a positive, powerful, engaging leader.
Students have opportunities each day to demonstrate their leadership skills through strong character and good
decision-making in everyday situations. In addition, students have the opportunity to run for elected positions
where they are able to make a positive impact in their school community: McAuley Scholars, National Honor
Society, Class Officers, Student Government and Mercy Speaks. These organizational offices provide an
opportunity for student officers and committee members to build leadership skills, identify their own values,
foster school spirit, improve communication and learn the elements of successful team building.
Students are also encouraged, through leadership Academy, to find non-traditional roles of leadership
within the walls of MMA as well. There are opportunities to become sports team captains, manage a
fundraiser, start a new club, organize a school event or navigate her own path to leadership – all of
which are vital to the school community. Students create leadership portfolios that become valuable
content for their college and scholarship applications.
eighth grade students are invited to participate in our Mercy leadership challenge. This is a unique program
to inspire students to become active leaders in the classroom, community and at home. students enrolled in the program
receive a scholarship to attend MMa. }
college bound100% of Mercy’s class of 2013 are headed to college following graduation. On average, they each earned over $130,000 in scholarships and merit-based grants.
Mount Mercy Academy’s college counseling center offers comprehensive college
counseling services for our students. Our focus in the college counseling process is
to educate and empower, as we guide our students to a post-high school education
search that fits the individual student both academically and socially.
Our College Counseling Center offers the following assistance and guidance:
• Assistance with college research and college list development
• Evaluation of personal strengths for effective college admission
• Assistance in completion and review of college applications
• Assistance with obtaining quality letters of recommendation
• Financial aid and scholarship research
• Essay development and review
• Interview preparation as needed
• Assistance with evaluation for final enrollment decision
alfred state collegealfred University
arizona state UniversityBoston University
Buffalo state collegecanisius collegecapital University
case Western reserve Universitycazenovia collegeclarion University
clarkson Universitycurry college
Daemen collegeDelaware Valley college
Denison UniversityDillard UniversityDrexel University
Duquesne UniversityD’youville college
edinboro Universityelmira college
Fairfield UniversityFashion institute of Technology
Florida southern collegeFordham UniversityGannon UniversityGrove city college
hilbert collegehofstra University
holy Family Universityhope Medical institute
iona collegeithaca college
John carroll UniversityJohnson & Wales University
Lasalle UniversityLeMoyne college
Loyola college MarylandLoyola college chicago
Lycoming collegeMansfield University
Marietta collegeMarymount Manhattan college
Medaille collegeMercyhurst college
Mitchell collegeNazareth college
New york UniversityNewbury college
Niagara UniversityNortheastern University
NyU Polytechnic institutePace University
Paul smith’s collegePratt institute
Quinnipiac Universityrhode island University
ripon collegerobert Morris University
rochester institute of Technologyrussell sage college
saint John’s Universitysavannah college of art & Design
scranton Universitysiena college
slippery rock Universityst. Bonaventure University
st. John Fisher collegest. Michael’s college
stony Brook University sUNy BrockportsUNy cortlandsUNy FredoniasUNy GeneseosUNy Oswego
sUNy Plattsburgsyracuse University
Temple UniversityThe King’s college
The University of TampaTrocaire college
University at albanyUniversity at BuffaloUniversity of Dayton
University of hartfordUniversity of Massachusetts
University of PittsburghUniversity of rochester
University of TampaUtica college
Villa Maria collegeWest Virginia University
Widener UniversityWilson college
Xavier University of Louisiana
here is a list of colleges that recently accepted Mercy graduates. }
From rigorous saT/acT prep, setting up college visits, and the
application process itself, our staff works with our students
every step of the way.
fast factsyear founded: 1904
founded by: sisters of Mercy
Affiliation: Mount Mercy academy is a catholic college
preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12.
students from all faiths are welcome to attend.
student to teacher ratio: 10:1
location: Nestled in a residential area of south Buffalo,
MMa is attached to Mercy center, the home of the sisters
of Mercy in Buffalo and directly next to Mercy hospital.
Mercy students come from all over Western new york:
amherst, Blasdell, Buffalo, cheektowaga, colden, Derby,
Dunkirk, east aurora, elma, Fredonia, Gowanda, hamburg,
Lackawanna, Lakeview, Lancaster, Orchard Park,
Perrysburg, West Seneca, Westfield, Williamsville
school year: The academic year includes two semesters.
each semester is divided into two quarters. school begins
the first week of September and concludes in June.
tuition Assistance: Over 70% of our student families
receive some sort of financial aid.
Mount Mercy Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or athletic and other school-administered programs and activities.
admissionschecklist pArents & students
q Visit Mount Mercy Academy. Schedule a family tour and/or attend our Open House on Wednesday, october 9 from 4-7pm or thursday, october 10 from 6-8pm.
students
q Shadow a Mercy student.q Fill out your Entrance Exam Application.q Take the Entrance Exam on november 16, 2013
at 8:30 am at Mount Mercy Academy or if this date has passed, please contact our Admissions Office to schedule another date.
pArents
q Fill out your FACTS Application online by December 16, 2013.
q Registration forms and deposit are due on January 31, 2014.
Acceptance letters will be mailed on January 16, 2014.
teAr out this cArd As A reMinder note for the
upcoMinG AdMission dAtes
CALL (716) 825-8796TEXT (716) 909-2586EMAIL admissions@mtmercy.orgvIsIT www.mtmercy.org
contact us
athleticsMount Mercy Academy is committed to excellence in girls’ athletics. Through experiences in our athletic program, girls challenge themselves to attain relevant goals and to take their talents to the highest possible level.
Mercy girls are dedicated and motivated role models
who recognize the privilege of being a part of the athletic
program. Coaches are devoted to shaping good character
and personal growth in each and every athlete. Win or lose,
Mercy supports and appreciates the contributions our student
athletes and coaches make to the Mercy community.
MMA is a proud member of the Monsignor Martin League.
Many of our students continue on to become Scholar
Athletes (maintaining a 90% average and above) and are
members of the All-Catholic teams in their sport. Mercy
athletes are recruited by many colleges and universities
to join their teams.
Mercy athletes have a spirit like no other.
sportsFreshman Basketball
JV & Varsity Basketball Bowling
competitive cheerleadingcross country
Golfice hockey
Lacrosserowing
JV & Varsity soccerJV & Varsity softball
TennisTrack & Field
clubs & activitiesThere is more to high school than the classroom! At Mercy, we offer a variety of interesting clubs, activites and events.
clubs & Activities art clubBook clubDrama clubForeign Language clubFriends of rachel clubhealth care career clubMadrigal art & Literary calendarMcauley chapter National honor societyMcauley scholarsMercienne – yearbookMerciette – NewspaperMock TrialOratory and DebatePure Magic/Magic Bellesroboticsservice clubski clubstudent ambassadorsstudent Government
eventsMother/Daughter Mass & BreakfastFather/Daughter Dance ring ceremonyholiday DanceJunior/senior PromFreshman & sophomore Field TripField Dayhalloween costume contestspirit WeekBaccalaureateGraduationsenior Luncheonhonor assemblieschristmas concertspring concertsophomore sleepoverretreats
the all-girl advantageAt Mount Mercy Academy, every girl is known. Empowered
and self-assured, girls gain confidence and poise that
last a lifetime. They tackle academic challenges, explore
creative outlets, and enjoy countless opportunities to
become leaders. They raise their hands high with pride,
and reach them out in service to others.
It is here that they can truly be themselves and find their
stride. They form unbreakable bonds and create memories
that are uniquely Mercy. Whether they are athletes, artists,
scientists, or all of the above, they will leave these halls
as articulate, caring and accomplished young women.
Mercy girls can change the world.
from the uclA Graduate school of education and information studies’
2009 report on single-sex schooling and the transition to college:
Based upon their nationwide blind study of female college
freshmen, the UCLA researchers found that girls’ school
alumnae start college with a number of significant
advantages, including:
• 10% more girls’ school graduates rate their confidence
in math and computer abilities high at the start of college
compared to their peers from coed schools.
• Girls’ school alumnae are three times more likely than
their coed school peers to consider pursuing careers
in engineering.
• Girls’ school graduates rate their academic performance,
public speaking, and writing skills more highly than
do coed school alumnae.
• More girls’ school graduates consider college
a stepping stone to graduate school.
• Girls’ school alumnae report they are more likely
to stay informed about politics and participate in
classroom political discussions than do their coed
school peers.
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