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.

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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.